Hi All, first post - potential new member.
I am looking for a new vehicle to deliver driving lessons.
I had narrowed it down to a Fiesta or Ibiza - 1.0L turbo petrol.
I was swayed towards the Ibiza, but because I will be in the vehicle maybe 8 hours a day, wanted comfort.
The Xcellence ticks most boxes, unfortunately the xcellence has been specified mostly as 75 - and I don't like the Alcantara as the suede effect is uncomfortable after a while.
The FR is ruled out as sporty seats are uncomfortable to sit sideways on and sporty looks are not conducive to proper learning!!
I had initially ruled out diesels as both myself and partner had problems with the DPF.
At the local Seat dealers a few weeks ago I looked at an Arona.
I am 6' and 17 stone, so the slightly bigger vehicle (after I was assured it really was pretty much the same footprint as an Ibiza) felt better to me.
I also, along with most people I speak to, prefer the raised driving position.
On reading this forum, I am somewhat reassured that the modern diesel engines capability of self regeneration from this thread:
https://www.aronaforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=440&p=3235&hilit=regeneration#p3235
Maybe the DPF is not something to fear as it has been.
One technical question I am struggling to find info on is:
Short journeys around are often quoted as being unsuitable for diesels,
but is this because they don't like running before they get properly warmed up on short journeys?
or because the low revs of urban motoring versus the motorway driving (which could in themselves be low rev journesy on a 6 speed box)?
Following on from this - would a driving school car, which will probably do 30k miles a year on often 2 hour drives at a time negate dpf issues,
or would it exacerbate potential issues because of the relatively slow speeds?
I was waiting until now, the beginning of the 19 plates, to get a decent discount on a 12 month old vehicle.
I am seeing quite a lot of deals on the Se Technology Lux.
It has lots of features I would like, including keyless entry and a six speed box, plus the 115 diesel engine I'm guessing would be have a good amount of torque so be forgiving to learners.
Thanks for making it to the end!
I would really appreciate any thoughts you guys could help me with the decision, and maybe becoming a fully fledged member here
I am looking for a new vehicle to deliver driving lessons.
I had narrowed it down to a Fiesta or Ibiza - 1.0L turbo petrol.
I was swayed towards the Ibiza, but because I will be in the vehicle maybe 8 hours a day, wanted comfort.
The Xcellence ticks most boxes, unfortunately the xcellence has been specified mostly as 75 - and I don't like the Alcantara as the suede effect is uncomfortable after a while.
The FR is ruled out as sporty seats are uncomfortable to sit sideways on and sporty looks are not conducive to proper learning!!
I had initially ruled out diesels as both myself and partner had problems with the DPF.
At the local Seat dealers a few weeks ago I looked at an Arona.
I am 6' and 17 stone, so the slightly bigger vehicle (after I was assured it really was pretty much the same footprint as an Ibiza) felt better to me.
I also, along with most people I speak to, prefer the raised driving position.
On reading this forum, I am somewhat reassured that the modern diesel engines capability of self regeneration from this thread:
https://www.aronaforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=440&p=3235&hilit=regeneration#p3235
Maybe the DPF is not something to fear as it has been.
One technical question I am struggling to find info on is:
Short journeys around are often quoted as being unsuitable for diesels,
but is this because they don't like running before they get properly warmed up on short journeys?
or because the low revs of urban motoring versus the motorway driving (which could in themselves be low rev journesy on a 6 speed box)?
Following on from this - would a driving school car, which will probably do 30k miles a year on often 2 hour drives at a time negate dpf issues,
or would it exacerbate potential issues because of the relatively slow speeds?
I was waiting until now, the beginning of the 19 plates, to get a decent discount on a 12 month old vehicle.
I am seeing quite a lot of deals on the Se Technology Lux.
It has lots of features I would like, including keyless entry and a six speed box, plus the 115 diesel engine I'm guessing would be have a good amount of torque so be forgiving to learners.
Thanks for making it to the end!
I would really appreciate any thoughts you guys could help me with the decision, and maybe becoming a fully fledged member here
