I have a Croma that's now 2 years old and have had a lot of issues with it. In the next few months I'll need to spend quite a bit to replace brake discs, tyres and a service (and no doubt others that will crop up). It's an expensive car to run and maintain.
So, I'm thinking of the Bravo over the next several months but have some questions that hopefully you guys can help with (please). I know an estate version is due, but no dates etc as yet. I don't really want to fork out on the work and keep the car longer after the problems that I've had.
1) Obvious difference is the size - Bravo a good bit smaller. What's the boot space like? (It's 100 litres smaller). Can 3 suitcases get in the back ok? Leg room ok at the back?
2) Fuel consumption - on my Croma I get about 450 miles to a full tank (1.9 jtd). Never over 40mpg. What's the Bravo like? I'm hoping it will be better.
3) I assume it's cheaper to insure (the sport version?).
4) How does it handle the road? The Croma is more of a motorway car, but is ok on other roads. Acceleration isn't great.
5) Wing mirrors - heated and electronically fold?
6) Croma has heated seats and heated screen wash - I don't see that on the Bravo?
7) Sounds daft - where does the key go? On the Croma it's in the middle just below the gearstick i.e. not by the steering wheel. Is the key like a Croma key i.e. a block of plastic as opposed to a metal key?
8) Cost to replace tyres? Croma = expensive > £140
9) Can you get satnav as an extra?
10) Blue and me - any good or a gimmick?
11) Stereo any good? Croma's is a little disappointing i.e. nothing special.
12) Is there a refidgeration compartment?
13) What's the dash like on the sport version? I'm sure I read it was sexier than the norm.
14) Bottom line - is it a good car to drive? Comfortable/handle the road well?
I'll no doubt add to this as I think of more. Any comments appreciated.
So, I'm thinking of the Bravo over the next several months but have some questions that hopefully you guys can help with (please). I know an estate version is due, but no dates etc as yet. I don't really want to fork out on the work and keep the car longer after the problems that I've had.
1) Obvious difference is the size - Bravo a good bit smaller. What's the boot space like? (It's 100 litres smaller). Can 3 suitcases get in the back ok? Leg room ok at the back?
2) Fuel consumption - on my Croma I get about 450 miles to a full tank (1.9 jtd). Never over 40mpg. What's the Bravo like? I'm hoping it will be better.
3) I assume it's cheaper to insure (the sport version?).
4) How does it handle the road? The Croma is more of a motorway car, but is ok on other roads. Acceleration isn't great.
5) Wing mirrors - heated and electronically fold?
6) Croma has heated seats and heated screen wash - I don't see that on the Bravo?
7) Sounds daft - where does the key go? On the Croma it's in the middle just below the gearstick i.e. not by the steering wheel. Is the key like a Croma key i.e. a block of plastic as opposed to a metal key?
8) Cost to replace tyres? Croma = expensive > £140
9) Can you get satnav as an extra?
10) Blue and me - any good or a gimmick?
11) Stereo any good? Croma's is a little disappointing i.e. nothing special.
12) Is there a refidgeration compartment?
13) What's the dash like on the sport version? I'm sure I read it was sexier than the norm.
14) Bottom line - is it a good car to drive? Comfortable/handle the road well?
I'll no doubt add to this as I think of more. Any comments appreciated.