Would you pay for parking?

[flibbage0]

I would buy a Lexus IS250

Edited by flibbage0 on Saturday 10th February 09:30

[Dr Interceptor]

Giantt said:

Really?
Used to leave the motor here for days,often in illustrious company,near central London,open to public 24/7 no issues

That's my old Portofino....

[Robertb]

£1300 a year would annoy me for parking, but if needs must…

How about a smaller exec saloon… 3 series, Jag XE, A4, Lexus IS are equally refined as a larger one in my experience

[MrManual]

Having been in various 1 series from 116d to M140i, I don't see how people can say the NVH or interior quality is similar to a 5 series/E class/Lexus GS.

There's a reason why these manufacturers produce executive saloons...

The only small/medium car that fits the criteria would be the Lexus IS250 so I guess I could look into it.

[wyson]

I haven't tried the latest 1 series, but the NVH and ride of previous versions was worse than a VW Golf, very unimpressed with the boggo versions of those.

[Bobupndown]

Just buy a Golf. Or move house.

[Mr Tidy]

MrManual said:

Having been in various 1 series from 116d to M140i, I don't see how people can say the NVH or interior quality is similar to a 5 series/E class/Lexus GS.

There's a reason why these manufacturers produce executive saloons...

The only small/medium car that fits the criteria would be the Lexus IS250 so I guess I could look into it.

I only suggested a 1 Series because of the size limitations. The only Toyota I can think of that might fit would be an Auris.

My E90 BMW 330i is shorter than an IS250, more powerful and £300 a year cheaper for Road Tax!

[blue_haddock]

MrManual said:

Baldchap said:

I wouldn't be happy leaving my car in an underground car park 24/7.

Buy something that fits the drive is the answer. Plenty of great Focus sized (and less) cars.

Such as?

Lexus ct200h?

[lornemalvo]

I would try an Audi A4 tfsi. my 2 litre is incredibly refined.

[MYOB]

How about a top spec Audi A3 saloon?

[ScoobyChris]

One other option if you opt for the smaller car is to invest money on reducing NVH, eg with sound deadening.

Chris

[GeniusOfLove]

lornemalvo said:

I would try an Audi A4 tfsi. my 2 litre is incredibly refined.

Never try an E or F segment car with a proper number of cylinders and you can happily continue in that belief.