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Why kick yourself if not saloon?
Recently drove a 15 plate 1 series and they ride really well.
The basic spec is quite a good place to start with... have you had a look in one?
It was a "cloth" interior that I drove and that was quite pleasant... I actually preferred it to leather finish.
A quick look at the configurator brings a 120d m-sport (or non-m-sport) and the important options well within your budget.
I'm not familiar with the Lexus... but it would be miles better to drive than a Mondeo or Passat.
But... if you are craving a saloon... I've seen some decent 3 series lease deals hit my inbox recently & taking a look on the configurator again shows a 320i within budget or a 318d with good spec... otherwise a basic 320d SE manual is just in the margin.
If you thought the Lexus was nimble in sports mode... you've got to try a BMW in sports mode... I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Recently drove a 15 plate 1 series and they ride really well.
The basic spec is quite a good place to start with... have you had a look in one?
It was a "cloth" interior that I drove and that was quite pleasant... I actually preferred it to leather finish.
A quick look at the configurator brings a 120d m-sport (or non-m-sport) and the important options well within your budget.
I'm not familiar with the Lexus... but it would be miles better to drive than a Mondeo or Passat.
But... if you are craving a saloon... I've seen some decent 3 series lease deals hit my inbox recently & taking a look on the configurator again shows a 320i within budget or a 318d with good spec... otherwise a basic 320d SE manual is just in the margin.
If you thought the Lexus was nimble in sports mode... you've got to try a BMW in sports mode... I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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not sure if i would. the extra room and boot space are nice. but then i guess its a bigger car to manouver and park...
i havent looked at bmws in detail, the 1 series looks like it could be a good option, as the co2 isnt too bad. looking on comcar, theres only £2 a month difference between the 116d and 118d...
id love a 3 series but the tax is just more than im willing to pay really. Car and private miles, i think £140 max, possibly £150 if i can get something worth it.
i havent looked at bmws in detail, the 1 series looks like it could be a good option, as the co2 isnt too bad. looking on comcar, theres only £2 a month difference between the 116d and 118d...
id love a 3 series but the tax is just more than im willing to pay really. Car and private miles, i think £140 max, possibly £150 if i can get something worth it.
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Isn't the tax based on the vehicle value?
The ones I'm talking about are all within your £30k limit... the 3 series isn't really that much more expensive than the 1 series.
The ones I'm talking about are all within your £30k limit... the 3 series isn't really that much more expensive than the 1 series.
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yeah its the value x co2 (bik%) = taxable value x 20% tax
confuses me.....plus i have a fuel card with private miles. so that drastically adds to it.
confuses me.....plus i have a fuel card with private miles. so that drastically adds to it.
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As it's the same engine and similar weight, I'd have through the 118d/318d or 120d/320d would have been a similar figure?
At the risk of being kicked off the forums, may I suggest the Insignia?!
I've driven a couple and found them comfortable, and smooth, as a cruiser. They should also be excellent value if you want lots of toys.
Depends how important the badge is!
I've driven a couple and found them comfortable, and smooth, as a cruiser. They should also be excellent value if you want lots of toys.
Depends how important the badge is!
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Badge?
Vauxhall Insignia is no different from the other cars mentioned in the thread... VW/Ford/Toyota/Lexus
I only recommended BMW as it is within budget & it's generally a better drivers car with decent comfort compared to all the others in this thread
BMW earned the status by making good cars (and engines), it wasn't given freely & it's not simply a marketing gimmick
If a Lada was the best "badge" for his money/wishlist... I'd happily recommend that
Vauxhall Insignia is no different from the other cars mentioned in the thread... VW/Ford/Toyota/Lexus
I only recommended BMW as it is within budget & it's generally a better drivers car with decent comfort compared to all the others in this thread
BMW earned the status by making good cars (and engines), it wasn't given freely & it's not simply a marketing gimmick
If a Lada was the best "badge" for his money/wishlist... I'd happily recommend that
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A car i dont mind the look of. one to consider like you say due to value and extras to add
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with fuel its an extra £33 a month. with the SE model (which id want as basic) thats under 30k but as soon as i had navigation etc it bumps it over..
of course, id assume my company can get better deals with packages. well, hopefully!
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That sounds OK to me... I'd happily spend £33/month to get a 1 or 3 series over a Ford/Toyota/VW/Vauxhall... especially for 30k miles a year.
Go for a test drive... see if you agree.
I've seen plenty of offers that'll get you one under the sticker price, it won't be hard to find
Go for a test drive... see if you agree.
I've seen plenty of offers that'll get you one under the sticker price, it won't be hard to find
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Id like to think so too. £161 a month as a rough guide it seems...
So much for looking at reasonable lol.
I will go and see about a test drive. Only worry is, it might make me really want one!
So much for looking at reasonable lol.
I will go and see about a test drive. Only worry is, it might make me really want one!
Needs to be on his list of available cars though. It's a little bit odd considering this by purchase price tbh
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I find them vile... I had one as a rental for too long... horrifically uncomfortable, terrible damping and just not a nice place to be... both VW and Seat do a better job with similar equipment.