Thoughts on a daily driver

[steve12345]

My previous car was a 116d, and I haven't looked back since.  It sounds like we are in similar situation to yourself, small family with one car so it needs to cover all bases.

The Golf is a much better package & very comfortable. We got luckly and found a DCC GTI, in comfort it is much more compliant compared to the old 1 series in Msport trim(along with the msport suspension), in sport its as you would expect "sporty" bumpy ride. However it sounds like non DCC is also great, I suspect it would still be better than a 1 series with run-flats and (if you have it) the harsh msport suspension.

While we are talking about tyres, going non runflat is sooo much cheaper. I would usually spend £600+ for all four corners on the bmw with 18 inch tyres. Recently put Michellin PS4's in the same 18 inch size on all four corners for £380 - bargain in comparison.

[fredgroves]

You didn't need runflats on the BMW though did you? I know they used to come with them, but you didn't need to put them back on when they wore out...

[barrym381]

You didn't need runflats on the BMW though did you? I know they used to come with them, but you didn't need to put them back on when they wore out...

Was just about to write the same 

[steve12345]

You didn't need runflats on the BMW though did you? I know they used to come with them, but you didn't need to put them back on when they wore out...

Very true - but the 1 series didn't have a spare tyre or a space for a spare tyre.  So I opted to stick with run flats for practicality.

Other option would of been to buy a spare but that would of taken up boot space. When you carry a push chair around and need to fully load the car up for regular weekend trips to visit my parents, an additional wheel taking up boot space isn't an option.

[Mutley75]

You didn't need runflats on the BMW though did you? I know they used to come with them, but you didn't need to put them back on when they wore out...

Very true - but the 1 series didn't have a spare tyre or a space for a spare tyre.  So I opted to stick with run flats for practicality.

Other option would of been to buy a spare but that would of taken up boot space. When you carry a push chair around and need to fully load the car up for regular weekend trips to visit my parents, an additional wheel taking up boot space isn't an option.

A previous car I owned didn’t have a spare. In 28 years of driving I’ve never once had to change a wheel due to puncture (touch wood). Not having a spare has never bothered me. I’d just call the AA anyway, particularly if I was on a work trip and wearing a suit.

[rajb]

A previous car I owned didn’t have a spare. In 28 years of driving I’ve never once had to change a wheel due to puncture (touch wood). Not having a spare has never bothered me. I’d just call the AA anyway, particularly if I was on a work trip and wearing a suit.

Agreed. My 3er doesn't have a spare and I run PS4S's and same with my X5. Never really worried about it.

[Primerdriver]

The TCR at Gatwick has been reserved so will carry on looking. Thanks again for the feedback.