9K, max 3 years old, 40mpg on motorway?

[PugwasHDJ80]

Ideas for a new company car?

something comfy and quiet, work specify a "good" badge (but don't specify what- just needs to look smart).

thought of
saab 9-3
volvo s60/s80
high mile merc c class
alfa 159
lesux is220

Anything else? which of these would you recommend?

[Raize]

Audi A4 2.0 TDi S-Line.

It's the big thing in corporate automotion (is that even a proper word?).

[anonymous-user]

Audi a6 tdi estate is just perfect for tarmac munching.

[chrisispringles]

You should be able to get a decent Skoda Superb for that if the company will allow it. If not, I'd go with a Volvo S60 they're excellent all round cars.

[PJ S]

If the age barrier can be overlooked - GS300/450h fits the bill.
Can be very frugal with the correct use of right foot and cruise control...... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[r129sl]

Passat, Jetta or Golf TDI. Mine gives 50+ on the motorway.

[t955daytona]

Have a look at a Volvo V50 D5. Plenty of poke and toys, very comfortable mile muncher and mine has returned 46mpg over 9000 miles of mixed driving.

[nottyash]

Octavia VRS TDI

[PugwasHDJ80]

some interesting suggestions

A V50 i had thought about- but money is a problem- might be too expensive

octavia vrs could be interesting

any thoguhts on an X-type jag?

[ED209]

I think 9k might cause you a problem in all those cars you mention, What about something like a civic diesel?

[kambites]

PugwasHDJ80 said:

any thoguhts on an X-type jag?

I thought they stopped making it more than three years ago?

[Gafferjim]

Honda Accord diesel. I've had one for 7 years now, it's been the best car that I've ever had. 1½ sets of tyres, full set of brake pads, plus normal servicing (that I do myself) and I travel over 50 miles every day, plus social etc.

[Donatello]

I'd go Saab. Some bargains to be had and I think the 9-3 is a lovely looking car. Every company car is BMW/Audi/Merc so be different...

[crostonian]

Alfa 159 1.9 JTD Ti in Black