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We have an 11 plate Polo with a DSG box and a Daihatsu Sirion.
The box in the Polo being 7 speed makes it great for longer distances, but I'm not a huge fan of the car overall. The engine sounds anything but smooth, but goes ok. I actually thought it was a diesel when I first heard it idle. The passenger side door handle needs frequent DIY repair, the electric window switch is loose and it feels small inside (I'm 5'9"). On the plus side, despite being an 11 plate it looks brand new underneath and feels like a very solid car to drive.
Most people laugh at the Sirion, but I've become very attached. It's a 1.3 sx with a factory bodykit with big fog lights. Bought in 2015 with 60,000 miles for £2k, it's now chasing 100,000 and only really needed basic servicing in that time. It's a Toyota engine and makes the Polo lump feel very agricultural. It's light on tyres, turns on a sixpence, has no dramas in snow on cross climate tyres, and is very comfortable inside - high roof and lots of leg room front and back. The boot is small though.
Both cars do the job, but I wouldn't be upset if I lost the Polo. We'll probably have a funeral when the Sirion dies.