6k mile marker
So, today the motor hit the 6k mile mark very nearly 4 months ago exactly since I took delivery (27th March). So far it's been trouble free motoring and the car still makes me grin when I put my foot down (yes I know it's 'only' 150ps, but coming from 105ps, that's a nice increase).
Ride is very comfortable and I think I've finally got the auto hold sussed so it doesn't spring any surprises on me. Interior quality is far better than the MK6 in my opinion and it feels more like a 'quality' package than the MK6.
Long term fuel economy over the last 2551 miles is coming up at 51.3 mpg according to the driving data on the MFD at an average of 35 mph (that'll be due to town driving and being stuck on the M1/M25 in traffic
).
Economy is much better than that on a long run, assuming a constant speed is kept at and I normally see high 50s/low 60s doing a motorway run.
In terms of an 'overall' package, I definitely feel the MK7 is an improvement over the MK6.
If I was to order now, I'd go the revised Match spec to take advantage of the additional toys included for the same price as my SE. Yes, I'd love a GTD, but my company car budget doesn't stretch to that so I feel a Match is a good compromise especially as I have no desire for built in Sat Nav (phone does the job and I can take it with me).
Anyway, another 4k until the magic 10k mile marker, so I expect I'll be posting an update in just under 3 months, though could be sooner with the mileage likely to increase thanks to holiday season and work getting busier
.