what quality small / medium size cars???

what quality small / medium size cars???

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ritch

Original Poster:

527 posts

188 months

Wednesday 5th January 2011
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This question arises from speaking to an aquaintance today who is looking to downsize from his c-class merc to something smaller / cheaper to run.

The question he had was what quality small / medium size cars (under £12k) are out there that could replace a prestige / exec size car but still match it in terms of quality, comfort for mile munching etc?

I think there are plenty of smaller cars that meet the economy part of the question, but I couldnt think of anything obvious with interiors that are quality or could offer the same comfort as a c-class and its bugging me now!
Most modern cars seem to have poor quality plastic dashboards and fixings that rattle and resonate...... can anyone here think of a small - medium car thats has a quality interior and offers mile munching comfort?


cheers!

ritch

Original Poster:

527 posts

188 months

Thursday 6th January 2011
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sorry folks - this isnt meant to be yet another "what car", its a question on downsizing - is it really possible to replace something like a c-class merc with something smaller, more economical but still has an air of quality and comfort?

Audi A3 springs to mind, but again has a plasticy cheap looking dash.....