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[murcod]

SIRIoz - how good is the aircon in hot weather, especially for your dog in the back? I'm guessing we'd get similar weather in Summer.

[SIRIoz]

Drove up to Yarrawonga on the Murray yesterday (high thirties) 3.5hr trip. Dog did not wake up. However wife had to turn her seat heater on as she was too cold. Every vent front and rear can be turned on/off individually so recon you can find a good balance.


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[Dave124]

Hey Sirioz,

How is the fuel economy going?

[SIRIoz]

8.6 over about 5000 km so far bike rack on roof for most of time as well


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[Dave124]

Also for large dogs the boot space in the alltrack is fantastic. My 40kg dane x fits in with out an issue.

[murcod]

I walked past a Golf R wagon the other day and was surprised at how small the cargo area appeared to be from the outside. Obviously it is bigger inside than it looks from the outside.

I don't think I'll end up with a Golf wagon as the servicing costs and DSG aspect don't sit too well with me planning on being a long term owner.

[brad]

I don't think I'll end up with a Golf wagon as the servicing costs and DSG aspect don't sit too well with me planning on being a long term owner.

I do 23k per year and am now up to 167,000km (Skoda but they all cost the same to service). I get it serviced "professionally" every 10 months and do an interim oil/filter service at 5 months. Over 7 years of ownership my average yearly spend has been less than $700 including a new water pump, an N75 valve, a battery, a set of headlight bulbs and 4 sets of tyres. Still on original brakes but they are cheap if you use aftermarket.

DSG? Get something with the DSG6, service it regularly and it shouldn't give issues.

My very fussy mate runs DSG7 in his Polo and says it's been fine after the first rebuild

If the Alltrack is too small in the rear have you looked at an Octavia / Scout wagon?

If none of them satisfy you then probably you just aren't the "right type" for these vehicles.

[murcod]

I do 23k per year and am now up to 167,000km (Skoda but they all cost the same to service). I get it serviced "professionally" every 10 months and do an interim oil/filter service at 5 months. Over 7 years of ownership my average yearly spend has been less than $700 including a new water pump, an N75 valve, a battery, a set of headlight bulbs and 4 sets of tyres. Still on original brakes but they are cheap if you use aftermarket.

DSG? Get something with the DSG6, service it regularly and it shouldn't give issues.

My very fussy mate runs DSG7 in his Polo and says it's been fine after the first rebuild

If the Alltrack is too small in the rear have you looked at an Octavia / Scout wagon?

If none of them satisfy you then probably you just aren't the "right type" for these vehicles.

Yes, I have looked at the Scout. The curved rear hatch limits it's potential for high loads- whereas the Alltrack is "squarer" (so friendlier to tall furry loads.)

Yes, I'm not the "right type". I don't blindly follow any car brand. I've owned vehicles made in multiple different countries (including Europe, Japan, Australia and Korea.) I buy what suits my purposes best and always evaluate the long term ownership costs and risks. The purchase price is often insignificant compared to the long term running costs. As I've grown older there's more "head" than "heart" involved in the vehicle decisions- otherwise I'd be buying myself a Lotus Elise and the wife would have a largish 4WD wagon.

[murcod]

2015 Drive Car of the Year: Best small SUV - the Alltrack was judged best in category (with some caveats at the end.)

[SIRIoz]

Yes, I have looked at the Scout. The curved rear hatch limits it's potential for high loads- whereas the Alltrack is "squarer" (so friendlier to tall furry loads.)

Yes, I'm not the "right type". I don't blindly follow any car brand. I've owned vehicles made in multiple different countries (including Europe, Japan, Australia and Korea.) I buy what suits my purposes best and always evaluate the long term ownership costs and risks. The purchase price is often insignificant compared to the long term running costs. As I've grown older there's more "head" than "heart" involved in the vehicle decisions- otherwise I'd be buying myself a Lotus Elise and the wife would have a largish 4WD wagon.

I agree - go with your head. The Alltrack is my first VW. Only time will tell if i made a great long term choice like the previous 10yo old subaru outback. At the moment i am so happy with the Alltrack. Happy to discuss in 9 years time.


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