Which company car?

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Ok, after my last thread, I have finally got the new position! So question is which car to get? Having never driven any of these cars, I would appreciate some help. If the descriptions are wrong then I do apologise, but this is the list I have to choose from.


308 5dr Hatch ‘Sport’ Hdi 90 CO2 = 120
308 5dr Estate ‘Sport’ SW Hdi 110 CO2 = 131
407 4dr Saloon ‘SR’ Hdi 140 CO2 = 155
407 5dr Estate ‘SR’ Hdi 140 CO2 = 159
308 5dr SW Estate Hdi 110 (7 Seats)
Astra 5dr Hatch 1.7 CDTi 100 Life C02 = 135
Astra 5dr Estate 1.7 CDTi 100 Life C02 = 135
Insignia 5dr Hatch 2.0 CDTi 160 Exclusiv c/w Bluetooth C02 = 154
Insignia 5dr Estate 2.0 CDTi 160 Exclusiv c/w Bluetooth
New Megane 5dr Hatch 1.5 dCI 106 Dynamique C02 = 120
Megane 5dr Tourer 1.5 dCI 106 Dynamique C02 = 124
Laguna 5dr Hatch 2.0 dCI 130 Dynamique - Sat Nav & Bluetooth C02 = 154
Laguna 5dr Tourer 2.0 dCI 130 Dynamique- Sat Nav & Bluetooth C02 = 159
Ford Focus 5dr Hatch 1.6 TDCI Zetec C02 = 119
Ford Focus 5dr Estate 1.6 TDCI Zetec C02 = 119
Ford Mondeo 5dr Hatch 2.0 Zetec TDCI 140 - Bluetooth C02 = 156
Ford Mondeo 5dr Estate 2.0 Zetec TDCI 140 - Bluetooth C02 = 156
Golf 2.0Tdi110 ‘S’ 5dr Hatch C02 = 132
Passat 2.0 Tdi CR110 ‘S’ Saloon C02 = 148
Passat 2.0 Tdi CR110 ‘S’ Estate C02 = 153
Toyota Prius 5DR 1.5 'T' Spirit (Hybrid Automatic) CO2 = 104
 
A[L]C;13764793 said:
Insignia 5dr Hatch 2.0 CDTi 160 Exclusiv c/w Bluetooth C02 = 154
Laguna 5dr Hatch 2.0 dCI 130 Dynamique - Sat Nav & Bluetooth C02 = 154
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I'd go for one of these, relatively highest powered from the bunch, not exactly bad to drive, I'd opt for the Laguna because of sat nav, part leather, cruise etc and I think they look quite good. Since you dont have to pay running costs or anything I think its a good choice.

However the Insignia seems a good choice also because of the engine, it is near enough bottom in trim level but should be a good drive
 
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Mondeo or Insignia, good cars to drive and a decent level of kit. I'd edge towards the Insignia, looks a tad better imo, both are low spec models tho:(

Looking at that list im gonna stop whingeing at my list, ours is awesome compared to yours!
 
Depends how much of a petrol head you are. Will it be your only car or do you have a "TOY" as well?

I have a Passat 170bhp and a "TOY" Audi TT. If I were to have a choice Id go for the best fuel enomy TDI I could and then have a nice quick weekend toy. Is this your only motor?
 
Fuel economy shouldnt be an issue because that would be covered. So go for comfort and poke :)
 
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Depends how much of a petrol head you are. Will it be your only car or do you have a "TOY" as well?

I have a Passat 170bhp and a "TOY" Audi TT. If I were to have a choice Id go for the best fuel enomy TDI I could and then have a nice quick weekend toy. Is this your only motor?
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Yeah its going to be my only motor. Will have a fuel card so not fussed about economy.
 
I'd go for the Mondeo, Focus or Golf, the latter two if you're going to be doing a lot of A/B roads. If motorways, I'd go Mondeo.

Company car doesn't always = motorway miles, though I'll concede it does usually :p
 
Get yourself down to some local dealers and have a mooch round a few of the cars on your list, taking test drives etc. At least then you will know yourself if you like any of the cars.
 
I'd have the Insignia estate/Mondeo est easily from that bunch, but I suppose that means more BIK tax? Estates are useful and since you're not going to be looking cool in any of these motors you might as well get something that performs well on tip duty on a Sunday morning.

Laguna = high chance of being stranded on the motorway due to some crazy electical failure.
 
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