Next car based on spec

[Pistonheader101]

Bit of a different one, looking for a car with the following spec, brand isn't important

2013 Or Newer
Automatic
40MPG+ on motorways
Generous driver legroom for a 6ft5 driver (I have no passengers so no need for an estate/suv etc)
comfortable + with lumbar support
sunroof (Panoramic roof preferable)
Anti collision braking (city emergency braking or equivalent)
Adaptive Cruise Control
0-60 in sub 7 seconds.
Must not be naturally aspirated.
Budget is 16k.

[DoubleD]

Pistonheader101 said:

Anti collision braking (city emergency braking or equivalent)

Can the equivalent be a driver operated braking system?

[drdino]

AEB is not equivalent to that, it is additional.

[Doofus]

Is this one of those threads where you've already decided on a car and you want us all to agree with you?

If anyone makes a diferent suggestion, will you move the goal posts and give us a previously unmentioned reqirement rendering the suggestion invalid, and forcing us to arrive at your original answer?

[Big GT]

You will be able to pick up 2016-2017 Skoda Octavia with that spec either turbo diesel or petrol.
Very good cars.

Not sure why adaptive cruise control or auto breaking is needed as that's what a right foot needs to do

[Hub]

Old shape Mercedes C Class coupe? C250 CDI for example. A lot of them have panoramic roofs - not sure about the brake assist though.

[ZX10R NIN]

Some Options:

Clio 220 Trophy that ticks all the boxes

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Seat Leon Cupra

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Mondeo Titanium with X Pack

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Mercedes SLK200

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Kia Pro_Ceed GT Line

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Pan Roof

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Optima 3

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Alfa Giulietta TBI

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[Pistonheader101]

Big GT said:

You will be able to pick up 2016-2017 Skoda Octavia with that spec either turbo diesel or petrol.
Very good cars.

Not sure why adaptive cruise control or auto breaking is needed as that's what a right foot needs to do

Thanks, i did check out an octavia this weekend, whilst it did tick most of the boxes it lacked the wow factor.

[tallpaul26]

Pistonheader101 said:

Thanks, i did check out an octavia this weekend, whilst it did tick most of the boxes it lacked the wow factor.

So brand is important? Otherwise can you define what makes you think 'wow'?

[StuTheGrouch]

Merc e350 CDI

You would get change from £16k, they are lovely to drive and fit the spec.

Here's one- http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[Faisal_uk]

Surely a Golf GTI/GTD DSG is perfect for your spec?
Or a Seat Leon Cupra DSG - probably a bit worse on MPG.

MK7 Golf are starting at about £15-16K now. Don't think you will get a well spec'ed one for that price though.
Might get 40 MPG if you don't go above 65 MPH on the motorway!

[DaveH23]

Im not sure anything returning +40 MPG will have a wow factor.

[Pistonheader101]

Faisal_uk said:

Surely a Golf GTI/GTD DSG is perfect for your spec?
Or a Seat Leon Cupra DSG - probably a bit worse on MPG.

MK7 Golf are starting at about £15-16K now. Don't think you will get a well spec'ed one for that price though.
Might get 40 MPG if you don't go above 65 MPH on the motorway!

Mk7 gti seems to be the clear option. Tried a golf R, absolutely loved it, however i dont feel comfortable having one sitting on my driveway due to recent thefts and break ins.

[ZX10R NIN]

That's really not a reason to buy a car IMO you can have a Corsa & end up having it stolen, if you want a Golf R get one.

[Pistonheader101]

ZX10R NIN said:

That's really not a reason to buy a car IMO you can have a Corsa & end up having it stolen, if you want a Golf R get one.

Thanks but id rather not have armed men smash through the front door and threaten my family for a set of car keys.

[ZX10R NIN]

I hear you but that's just a possibility there are lots of owners of Golf R's RS3's etc who have had no issues what so ever, of course you don't wish your family yo come to any harm but who's to say they will due to you having a nice car.