Have a few options, would like your opinions
Discussion
My budget is about 16k, looking at a new to me (used) car.
My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
Tsh93 said:
My budget is about 16k, looking at a new to me (used) car.
My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
How about an Alfa?My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110128...
Or
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110158...
Agree on the diesel but I’d ensure it’s a 2016+ euro6 so you are reasonably future proofed.
Setting filters on autorader for 16k, diesel saloon, 2.0L+, 40k max miles, 2016+, auto box, I’d take one of the 3 available passats.
Someone will be along shortly to recommend the Infiniti Q50
Setting filters on autorader for 16k, diesel saloon, 2.0L+, 40k max miles, 2016+, auto box, I’d take one of the 3 available passats.
Someone will be along shortly to recommend the Infiniti Q50
First off, £16k is a lot of money - even in today’s used car market - so there’s no need to spend anywhere near that much to get what you’re after, unless a specific car is really worth the cost for you.
The first thing you mention is comfort, but the trims you mentioned (S line, vRS and ST Line) are sporty trims with bigger wheels and stiffer suspension. What does comfort mean to you - supportive seats, a cushy, smooth ride, a firmer and more controlled ride or something else?
The models I’ve picked below are generally the standard or luxurious trims, with smaller wheels and softer suspension rather than the sporty versions, but should be economical, comfy and reasonably reliable. They seem to be very sensible, too. I’m sure someone else will come in with more zany options soon!
2016 (16), 39k miles, BMW i3 - £15,950
Quick, very easy to drive and cheap to run electric option, reasonable comfy though not as cushy as the others here.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110148...
2017 (67), 43k miles, Mazda 6 2.2d SE-L Nav - £11,995
Precise steering, slick gearbox, extremely smooth, punchy and economical diesel engine. Nice and comfy in SE-L Nav form with 17-inch alloys (rather than the 19s of Sport Nav versions), yet still is excellent to drive. Lots of standard kit. One owner, full dealership history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225...
2016 (16), 28k miles, Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DiG-T Acenta - £7,695
Very dull to look at, but surprisingly pleasant to drive, reasonably punchy engine, decently economical and £30 road tax. Should be a very cheap option and may work if excitement and desirability aren’t hugely important to you.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2016 (66), 42k miles, Suzuki Baleno 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T - £7,495
Worthy but surprisingly enjoyable to drive - and economical - option. Very light, frugal and - thanks to an eager three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine - unexpectedly quick. Last time I drove one of these I made a mental note to get one if ever I needed a cheap, economical and fun-to-drive commuter car. If you like whizzing around in a small, nippy and economical car, rather than cruising around in a barge it could be a good option. £20 road tax, too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
2019 (19), 36k miles, Toyota Corolla 1.2T Icon - £12,800
Strong value, only two years old (three years of manufacturer warranty remaining), reliable, reasonably nippy. Not exciting, but should give you a stress-free motoring life. One owner, full history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109227...
2016 (16), 39k miles, Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo 125 Energy - £8,079
Surprisingly enjoyable to drive, decently punchy and economical engine, pretty comfy and refined. Great value and very easy to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108065...
2016 (16), 43k miles, Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 SE Business - £12,674
Very comfy and refined, beautifully high-quality cabin and designed for cruising along the motorway all day long. Reasonably quick, economical and only £20 road tax. 24-month+ warranty.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
2017 (66), 37k miles, Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition - £12,510
Comfy, pleasant to drive, £30 road tax with punchy and economical petrol engine. Seems pricey compared with the Passat above, though it’s pretty good value for a Golf.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109207...
2016 (16), 38k miles, Volvo V40 2.0 T3 [152] SE Lux Nav - £13,500
Quick and comfy hatchback with brilliant Volvo seats and relatively small alloy wheels, so the ride should be particularly comfortable. Well suited to bombing up and down the motorway in comfort.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110138...
2017 (67), 46k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 D4 SE Nav - £12,100
Brilliantly comfy, fast and super-economical (70mpg+) with same excellent Volvo seats. Very low key machine, but it looks excellent value for me when it comes to exconomical and comfortable motorway cruising.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2018 (18), 41k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 T4 SE Nav - £14,990
Similarly comfy to the model above with same fantastic seats but petrol engine and even faster - with 6.8-second 0-62mph time - and claimed mog of over 50mpg. Not exciting, but should be a really comfy, satisfying car to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...
The first thing you mention is comfort, but the trims you mentioned (S line, vRS and ST Line) are sporty trims with bigger wheels and stiffer suspension. What does comfort mean to you - supportive seats, a cushy, smooth ride, a firmer and more controlled ride or something else?
The models I’ve picked below are generally the standard or luxurious trims, with smaller wheels and softer suspension rather than the sporty versions, but should be economical, comfy and reasonably reliable. They seem to be very sensible, too. I’m sure someone else will come in with more zany options soon!
2016 (16), 39k miles, BMW i3 - £15,950
Quick, very easy to drive and cheap to run electric option, reasonable comfy though not as cushy as the others here.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110148...
2017 (67), 43k miles, Mazda 6 2.2d SE-L Nav - £11,995
Precise steering, slick gearbox, extremely smooth, punchy and economical diesel engine. Nice and comfy in SE-L Nav form with 17-inch alloys (rather than the 19s of Sport Nav versions), yet still is excellent to drive. Lots of standard kit. One owner, full dealership history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225...
2016 (16), 28k miles, Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DiG-T Acenta - £7,695
Very dull to look at, but surprisingly pleasant to drive, reasonably punchy engine, decently economical and £30 road tax. Should be a very cheap option and may work if excitement and desirability aren’t hugely important to you.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2016 (66), 42k miles, Suzuki Baleno 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T - £7,495
Worthy but surprisingly enjoyable to drive - and economical - option. Very light, frugal and - thanks to an eager three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine - unexpectedly quick. Last time I drove one of these I made a mental note to get one if ever I needed a cheap, economical and fun-to-drive commuter car. If you like whizzing around in a small, nippy and economical car, rather than cruising around in a barge it could be a good option. £20 road tax, too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
2019 (19), 36k miles, Toyota Corolla 1.2T Icon - £12,800
Strong value, only two years old (three years of manufacturer warranty remaining), reliable, reasonably nippy. Not exciting, but should give you a stress-free motoring life. One owner, full history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109227...
2016 (16), 39k miles, Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo 125 Energy - £8,079
Surprisingly enjoyable to drive, decently punchy and economical engine, pretty comfy and refined. Great value and very easy to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108065...
2016 (16), 43k miles, Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 SE Business - £12,674
Very comfy and refined, beautifully high-quality cabin and designed for cruising along the motorway all day long. Reasonably quick, economical and only £20 road tax. 24-month+ warranty.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
2017 (66), 37k miles, Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition - £12,510
Comfy, pleasant to drive, £30 road tax with punchy and economical petrol engine. Seems pricey compared with the Passat above, though it’s pretty good value for a Golf.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109207...
2016 (16), 38k miles, Volvo V40 2.0 T3 [152] SE Lux Nav - £13,500
Quick and comfy hatchback with brilliant Volvo seats and relatively small alloy wheels, so the ride should be particularly comfortable. Well suited to bombing up and down the motorway in comfort.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110138...
2017 (67), 46k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 D4 SE Nav - £12,100
Brilliantly comfy, fast and super-economical (70mpg+) with same excellent Volvo seats. Very low key machine, but it looks excellent value for me when it comes to exconomical and comfortable motorway cruising.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2018 (18), 41k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 T4 SE Nav - £14,990
Similarly comfy to the model above with same fantastic seats but petrol engine and even faster - with 6.8-second 0-62mph time - and claimed mog of over 50mpg. Not exciting, but should be a really comfy, satisfying car to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...
For £16k get something you’re going to feel proud of and enjoy, as well as fulfilling the practical stuff 
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108206...
Or
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109217...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108206...
Or
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109217...
Loads of choice for you - I think a diesel is a good idea with the mileage you are doing, post 2016 will all be ULEZ so you should be fine. Here are some cars that look nice
Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 2.2 TD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108025...
Audi A3s
Saloon
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108055...
Sportback - slightly more pratical with a rear hatch
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106033...
Audi A4s
S-Line you wanted
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109087...
this SE will be more comfortable though and is approved used
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
BMWs
420d Gran Coupe - has the practicality of a rear hatch
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110018...
320ED - get very good fuel economy
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108106...
Jaguar XE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107165...
Mercedes C220d
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...
These three are all basically the same car underneath
Seat Leon FR TDI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
Skoda Octavia vRS TDI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109237...
VW Golf GTD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202006049...
Finally - Volvo S60 D4
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108075...
Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 2.2 TD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108025...
Audi A3s
Saloon
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108055...
Sportback - slightly more pratical with a rear hatch
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106033...
Audi A4s
S-Line you wanted
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109087...
this SE will be more comfortable though and is approved used
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
BMWs
420d Gran Coupe - has the practicality of a rear hatch
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110018...
320ED - get very good fuel economy
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108106...
Jaguar XE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107165...
Mercedes C220d
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...
These three are all basically the same car underneath
Seat Leon FR TDI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
Skoda Octavia vRS TDI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109237...
VW Golf GTD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202006049...
Finally - Volvo S60 D4
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108075...
BMW 125i ...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110228...
Golf GTi ...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109157...
Astra GTC ... nowhere near the top of your budget ...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110028...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110228...
Golf GTi ...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109157...
Astra GTC ... nowhere near the top of your budget ...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110028...
Tsh93 said:
My budget is about 16k, looking at a new to me (used) car.
My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
I presume your Ibiza is £30 road tax, returns you over 50mpg on a long commute, and hasn't gone wrong very much. Cheap servicing, decent dealers, and drive much better than most people would imagine for a small car.My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
Yes a bigger posher car will be a more comfortable drive with less road noise, but I bet at one point you'll miss the running costs of the Ibiza.
Just saying as I've driven hundreds of different cars and when I've driven the Ibiza's, and the Fabia's, with the 1.2 lumps, I've been hugely impressed with them and more so their running costs. I got 64mpg on a long run in a Fabia 1.2 Tsi 110bhp once cruising at 65mph.
Boringvolvodriver said:
Tsh93 said:
My budget is about 16k, looking at a new to me (used) car.
My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
How about an Alfa?My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110128...
Or
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110158...
BlindedByTheLights said:
Pre covid I was doing the same journeys and mileage as you. I had a MK7 Golf GTD and for that type of drive it was brilliant, very easy 50+ Mpg, £20 a year VED, radar cruise for being lazy, xenons, and comfy.
I've always liked the look of the GTD. There's a few knocking about on Auto trader for around 16k for a 16 plate which seems a lot but I suppose it's the badge and current market contributing to that. I take it the diesel are all 2 litre? If so could you tell me roughly how much it was costing you to fill up fully? 50+mpg sounds good and I imagine it would be higher cruising on the motorway. Also, is radar cruising the same as adaptive cruise control? I'd like my next car to have that along with a few other nice extras. Thanks.RoVoFob said:
First off, £16k is a lot of money - even in today’s used car market - so there’s no need to spend anywhere near that much to get what you’re after, unless a specific car is really worth the cost for you.
The first thing you mention is comfort, but the trims you mentioned (S line, vRS and ST Line) are sporty trims with bigger wheels and stiffer suspension. What does comfort mean to you - supportive seats, a cushy, smooth ride, a firmer and more controlled ride or something else?
The models I’ve picked below are generally the standard or luxurious trims, with smaller wheels and softer suspension rather than the sporty versions, but should be economical, comfy and reasonably reliable. They seem to be very sensible, too. I’m sure someone else will come in with more zany options soon!
2016 (16), 39k miles, BMW i3 - £15,950
Quick, very easy to drive and cheap to run electric option, reasonable comfy though not as cushy as the others here.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110148...
2017 (67), 43k miles, Mazda 6 2.2d SE-L Nav - £11,995
Precise steering, slick gearbox, extremely smooth, punchy and economical diesel engine. Nice and comfy in SE-L Nav form with 17-inch alloys (rather than the 19s of Sport Nav versions), yet still is excellent to drive. Lots of standard kit. One owner, full dealership history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225...
2016 (16), 28k miles, Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DiG-T Acenta - £7,695
Very dull to look at, but surprisingly pleasant to drive, reasonably punchy engine, decently economical and £30 road tax. Should be a very cheap option and may work if excitement and desirability aren’t hugely important to you.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2016 (66), 42k miles, Suzuki Baleno 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T - £7,495
Worthy but surprisingly enjoyable to drive - and economical - option. Very light, frugal and - thanks to an eager three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine - unexpectedly quick. Last time I drove one of these I made a mental note to get one if ever I needed a cheap, economical and fun-to-drive commuter car. If you like whizzing around in a small, nippy and economical car, rather than cruising around in a barge it could be a good option. £20 road tax, too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
2019 (19), 36k miles, Toyota Corolla 1.2T Icon - £12,800
Strong value, only two years old (three years of manufacturer warranty remaining), reliable, reasonably nippy. Not exciting, but should give you a stress-free motoring life. One owner, full history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109227...
2016 (16), 39k miles, Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo 125 Energy - £8,079
Surprisingly enjoyable to drive, decently punchy and economical engine, pretty comfy and refined. Great value and very easy to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108065...
2016 (16), 43k miles, Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 SE Business - £12,674
Very comfy and refined, beautifully high-quality cabin and designed for cruising along the motorway all day long. Reasonably quick, economical and only £20 road tax. 24-month+ warranty.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
2017 (66), 37k miles, Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition - £12,510
Comfy, pleasant to drive, £30 road tax with punchy and economical petrol engine. Seems pricey compared with the Passat above, though it’s pretty good value for a Golf.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109207...
2016 (16), 38k miles, Volvo V40 2.0 T3 [152] SE Lux Nav - £13,500
Quick and comfy hatchback with brilliant Volvo seats and relatively small alloy wheels, so the ride should be particularly comfortable. Well suited to bombing up and down the motorway in comfort.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110138...
2017 (67), 46k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 D4 SE Nav - £12,100
Brilliantly comfy, fast and super-economical (70mpg+) with same excellent Volvo seats. Very low key machine, but it looks excellent value for me when it comes to exconomical and comfortable motorway cruising.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2018 (18), 41k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 T4 SE Nav - £14,990
Similarly comfy to the model above with same fantastic seats but petrol engine and even faster - with 6.8-second 0-62mph time - and claimed mog of over 50mpg. Not exciting, but should be a really comfy, satisfying car to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...
Some solid suggestions there and some I haven't even thought of so thank you for that, I'll look into them some more.The first thing you mention is comfort, but the trims you mentioned (S line, vRS and ST Line) are sporty trims with bigger wheels and stiffer suspension. What does comfort mean to you - supportive seats, a cushy, smooth ride, a firmer and more controlled ride or something else?
The models I’ve picked below are generally the standard or luxurious trims, with smaller wheels and softer suspension rather than the sporty versions, but should be economical, comfy and reasonably reliable. They seem to be very sensible, too. I’m sure someone else will come in with more zany options soon!
2016 (16), 39k miles, BMW i3 - £15,950
Quick, very easy to drive and cheap to run electric option, reasonable comfy though not as cushy as the others here.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110148...
2017 (67), 43k miles, Mazda 6 2.2d SE-L Nav - £11,995
Precise steering, slick gearbox, extremely smooth, punchy and economical diesel engine. Nice and comfy in SE-L Nav form with 17-inch alloys (rather than the 19s of Sport Nav versions), yet still is excellent to drive. Lots of standard kit. One owner, full dealership history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225...
2016 (16), 28k miles, Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DiG-T Acenta - £7,695
Very dull to look at, but surprisingly pleasant to drive, reasonably punchy engine, decently economical and £30 road tax. Should be a very cheap option and may work if excitement and desirability aren’t hugely important to you.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2016 (66), 42k miles, Suzuki Baleno 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T - £7,495
Worthy but surprisingly enjoyable to drive - and economical - option. Very light, frugal and - thanks to an eager three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine - unexpectedly quick. Last time I drove one of these I made a mental note to get one if ever I needed a cheap, economical and fun-to-drive commuter car. If you like whizzing around in a small, nippy and economical car, rather than cruising around in a barge it could be a good option. £20 road tax, too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...
2019 (19), 36k miles, Toyota Corolla 1.2T Icon - £12,800
Strong value, only two years old (three years of manufacturer warranty remaining), reliable, reasonably nippy. Not exciting, but should give you a stress-free motoring life. One owner, full history.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109227...
2016 (16), 39k miles, Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo 125 Energy - £8,079
Surprisingly enjoyable to drive, decently punchy and economical engine, pretty comfy and refined. Great value and very easy to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108065...
2016 (16), 43k miles, Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 SE Business - £12,674
Very comfy and refined, beautifully high-quality cabin and designed for cruising along the motorway all day long. Reasonably quick, economical and only £20 road tax. 24-month+ warranty.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
2017 (66), 37k miles, Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition - £12,510
Comfy, pleasant to drive, £30 road tax with punchy and economical petrol engine. Seems pricey compared with the Passat above, though it’s pretty good value for a Golf.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109207...
2016 (16), 38k miles, Volvo V40 2.0 T3 [152] SE Lux Nav - £13,500
Quick and comfy hatchback with brilliant Volvo seats and relatively small alloy wheels, so the ride should be particularly comfortable. Well suited to bombing up and down the motorway in comfort.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110138...
2017 (67), 46k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 D4 SE Nav - £12,100
Brilliantly comfy, fast and super-economical (70mpg+) with same excellent Volvo seats. Very low key machine, but it looks excellent value for me when it comes to exconomical and comfortable motorway cruising.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
2018 (18), 41k miles, Volvo S60 2.0 T4 SE Nav - £14,990
Similarly comfy to the model above with same fantastic seats but petrol engine and even faster - with 6.8-second 0-62mph time - and claimed mog of over 50mpg. Not exciting, but should be a really comfy, satisfying car to live with.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...
Trevor555 said:
Tsh93 said:
My budget is about 16k, looking at a new to me (used) car.
My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
I presume your Ibiza is £30 road tax, returns you over 50mpg on a long commute, and hasn't gone wrong very much. Cheap servicing, decent dealers, and drive much better than most people would imagine for a small car.My current car is a Seat Ibiza, it's 3 door, small and a 1.2 petrol. I've had this car for nearly 4 years and it's time for a change.
The main things I would like my new car to be is a nice comfortable place to be in as my commute to work is a 60 mile round trip, mainly on the motorway so I'd like a car that can comfortably handle this journey. I'd also like it to be fuel efficient and not cost me an arm and a leg to run and maintain. Due to my mainly motorway miles I've been looking at diesels but I wouldn't rule out petrol. I've also been looking at cars from 2016 onwards as ideally I don't want to replace my 2016 Seat with an older car. Also looking around 50k miles and under.
A few cars on my shortlist are. Audi A4 S line, BMW 1 series, Skoda Octavia vrs, Golf (Unsure on the model) and Ford Focus St line. To me these are some of the nicer looking cars whilst also offering decent mpg affording to the official details.
Would like opinions on my shortlist and other options.
Thanks all.
Yes a bigger posher car will be a more comfortable drive with less road noise, but I bet at one point you'll miss the running costs of the Ibiza.
Just saying as I've driven hundreds of different cars and when I've driven the Ibiza's, and the Fabia's, with the 1.2 lumps, I've been hugely impressed with them and more so their running costs. I got 64mpg on a long run in a Fabia 1.2 Tsi 110bhp once cruising at 65mph.
Tsh93 said:
Some solid suggestions there and some I haven't even thought of so thank you for that, I'll look into them some more.
You’re very welcome. My money would go on the Mazda 6 or Volvo S60. Very underrated cars that are great value, even in today’s market, while being comfy, enjoyable to drive and well equipped.Some left of centre options:
V40 D4 R Design Nav Plus 190
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109117...
R Design 190
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108196...
R Design Lux Nav 190
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109147...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109036...
308 GT Line 150
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109287...
A220d AMG Line Premium Plus 170 Very nice place to be this & the Infiniti Q30 are the pick when it comes to the Interior:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109087...
AMG Line Premium 170:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107084...
Infinit Q30 Sport in Touch 170 AWD these the same car as the A Class above (I think they're the better looking out of the two) but with a higher spec interior:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
Sport 170
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109097...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110309...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111019...
Focus ST-3 185D very good cars & a very good steer
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108186...
DS5 Performance Line 180
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108236...
Leon FR Technology 184
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110188...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110278...
The Infiniti Q50 Sport is a bit of a bargain at the minute:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109177...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110319...
V40 D4 R Design Nav Plus 190
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109117...
R Design 190
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108196...
R Design Lux Nav 190
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109147...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109036...
308 GT Line 150
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109287...
A220d AMG Line Premium Plus 170 Very nice place to be this & the Infiniti Q30 are the pick when it comes to the Interior:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109087...
AMG Line Premium 170:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107084...
Infinit Q30 Sport in Touch 170 AWD these the same car as the A Class above (I think they're the better looking out of the two) but with a higher spec interior:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
Sport 170
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109097...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110309...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111019...
Focus ST-3 185D very good cars & a very good steer
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108186...
DS5 Performance Line 180
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108236...
Leon FR Technology 184
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110188...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110278...
The Infiniti Q50 Sport is a bit of a bargain at the minute:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109177...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110319...
Tsh93 said:
BlindedByTheLights said:
Pre covid I was doing the same journeys and mileage as you. I had a MK7 Golf GTD and for that type of drive it was brilliant, very easy 50+ Mpg, £20 a year VED, radar cruise for being lazy, xenons, and comfy.
I've always liked the look of the GTD. There's a few knocking about on Auto trader for around 16k for a 16 plate which seems a lot but I suppose it's the badge and current market contributing to that. I take it the diesel are all 2 litre? If so could you tell me roughly how much it was costing you to fill up fully? 50+mpg sounds good and I imagine it would be higher cruising on the motorway. Also, is radar cruising the same as adaptive cruise control? I'd like my next car to have that along with a few other nice extras. Thanks.Tsh93 said:
I do like the look of them, I'd just be worried about reliability and running costs, do you have any idea what they are like for those 2 points?
Whilst I only had mine for 18 months and 35,000 miles - nothing went wrong in that time. Previous 147 was also trouble free up to 45,000 when I changed it. I think ZX on here says that reliability is pretty good these days.
Fuel economy on the 1.4TB 170 I had was ok from memory although as a company car where I paid 12p for my private mileage I didn’t keep much of a check!
Diesel should be good I suspect
Edited by Boringvolvodriver on Tuesday 2nd November 23:32
Boringvolvodriver said:
Tsh93 said:
I do like the look of them, I'd just be worried about reliability and running costs, do you have any idea what they are like for those 2 points?
Whilst I only had mine for 18 months and 35,000 miles - nothing went wrong in that time. Previous 147 was also trouble free up to 45,000 when I changed it. I think ZX on here says that reliability is pretty good these days.
Fuel economy on the 1.4TB 170 I had was ok from memory although as a company car where I paid 12p for my private mileage I didn’t keep much of a check!
Diesel should be good I suspect
Edited by Boringvolvodriver on Tuesday 2nd November 23:32
Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff