Turning to the collective wisdom that is OCUK to see if you can persuade me which direction I should turn in..
Currently drive a Toyota Celica T-Sport. Whilst the economy is good for a 190bhp car (35mpg), it is really noisy on the road.
I now travel a lot for work (not every day, but long journeys when I do), so I am now on the look out for something more comfortable with better economy.
Absolute musts;
Cars I don't want;
Currently I am swaying towards an Audi A3 1.4 T FSI - ticks all of the boxes above. Is there anything else I should be looking at?
Also thought about the Toyota Auris diesel - but have heard they are noisy at any speed.
Any pointers much appreciated
Currently drive a Toyota Celica T-Sport. Whilst the economy is good for a 190bhp car (35mpg), it is really noisy on the road.
I now travel a lot for work (not every day, but long journeys when I do), so I am now on the look out for something more comfortable with better economy.
Absolute musts;
- Budget = £11
- Quiet at motorway speeds - I loved my old BMW E46 petrol because I turned up to work/meetings refreshed and could also talk on the phone without raising my voice. This is the benchmark for quietness, but would prefer better as I know its possible
- 40+ mpg (petrol) / 50+ mpg (diesel)
- Climate control
- Comfortable - decent interior
- Hatchback or compact style if possible, I don't have wife/kids/dogs to transport around and I don't play golf - so space is not important
Cars I don't want;
- Civic = noisy
- Focus = bland interior
Currently I am swaying towards an Audi A3 1.4 T FSI - ticks all of the boxes above. Is there anything else I should be looking at?
Also thought about the Toyota Auris diesel - but have heard they are noisy at any speed.
Any pointers much appreciated
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