£24,999, up to 140g CO2, 4/5dr what would you get?!

[Chr1sch]

Ok as you guessed this is a thinly disguised what car thread...

I have to choose a car that fits the above criteria, what would you go for?

(Ideally I'd like a good blend of performance/handling (ish I know...) and looks/image/quality/spec

Initially I've assumed a 118d, blue motion etc etc, what would you get?

[HarryFlatters]

Octavia VRS TDI?

[Chr1sch]

Ooo interstibg hadn't thought of that, does the 170 engine skip under 140g though?

[kambites]

Chr1sch said:

Ooo interstibg hadn't thought of that, does the 170 engine skip under 140g though?

119 in latest incarnation, I believe. Even the petrol gets surprisingly fairly close.

[HarryFlatters]

kambites said:

119 in latest incarnation, I believe. Even the petrol gets surprisingly fairly close.

Petrol puts out 142g/km, unfortunately...

[Matt UK]

Could you list the candidates? I've no idea aobut Co2 ratings off the top of my head...

[kambites]

The 118i is an option, if you'd prefer a petrol.

[snorkel sucker]

VW Golf GTD - drive the deal offer enough discount to get it under your figures. As also suggested, the same engine in the Skoda or Seat are candidates.

[excel monkey]

HarryFlatters said:

kambites said:

119 in latest incarnation, I believe. Even the petrol gets surprisingly fairly close.

Petrol puts out 142g/km, unfortunately...

If you can manage without the space, the Audi A3 sportback gets under 140g/km, both with the 1.4 and 1.8 TFSI petrol engines.

[infradig]

This what car ? makes me sad. I think I prefer it when female friends choose cars based on colour.

[aka_kerrly]

Doesn't your company give you a list of cars that would be available to you?

[Chr1sch]

I've asked for multiple lists but I want to jump ahead and see what people recommend. The Skoda/VW options are looking very strong, what do people think of the new A200 bluething AMG?

[Chr1sch]

Bloody hell, Leon FR - 2.0 TDI, 181bhp - Looks awesome!