Which car? (annoying, but please help)

[Digby]

Car through works scheme... (currently have the Brabus Smart)

This is more for my other half, with a dollop of 'not too boring for me, either' thrown in as I really don't care too much for new stuff.

There's nothing bonkers on offer, but she quite likes everything and I am really not too fussed, so picking something is a nightmare!

Narrowed it down to...

Micra N-Sport 117bhp
Ibiza 115bhp FR Sport DSG
Fiesta ST line 100/125 (140 is on offer but hikes the price quite a bit)
Polo R-line
Quirky Suzuki Ignis (about -5 bhp I think although there is a 4x4 version)
BMW i3S (although in truth, am probably not ready for electric just yet)

There are a few other things such as the new Jazz, Yaris GR-Sport and numerous low power French things, but they are all rather yawn-inducing.

There is no new Suzuki Jimny, or Abarth, otherwise I would go for one of those!

What say the PH massive?

[The Li-ion King]

Digby said:

Car through works scheme... (currently have the Brabus Smart)

This is more for my other half, with a dollop of 'not too boring for me, either' thrown in as I really don't care too much for new stuff.

There's nothing bonkers on offer, but she quite likes everything and I am really not too fussed, so picking something is a nightmare!

Narrowed it down to...

Micra N-Sport 117bhp
Ibiza 115bhp FR Sport DSG
Fiesta ST line 100/125 (140 is on offer but hikes the price quite a bit)
Polo R-line
Quirky Suzuki Ignis (about -5 bhp I think although there is a 4x4 version)
BMW i3S (although in truth, am probably not ready for electric just yet)

There are a few other things such as the new Jazz, Yaris GR-Sport and numerous low power French things, but they are all rather yawn-inducing.

There is no new Suzuki Jimny, or Abarth, otherwise I would go for one of those!

What say the PH massive?

The new Micra N-Sport looks good, for something a little different from the usual Polos and Fiestas Not sure about the Ignis though...

[Digby]

There is also a Fiesta Active. A sort of Fiesta that likes cake.

[Digby]

The Li-ion King said:

The new Micra N-Sport looks good, for something a little different from the usual Polos and Fiestas Not sure about the Ignis though...

I only like the Ignis because I know most will hate it

I honestly couldn't believe it when I saw where they have taken the Micra design wise!

[RS Grant]

I think the Fiesta is the one to go for from your list since it'll cover most of your requirements the best.

[Black_S3]

Out of that lot it would be the i3s for me by a long way as they’re sub 7 to 60, rear drive and pretty much ideal for daily use/commuting as long as you have another proper car to fall back on for longer journeys.

[Mr Tidy]

Is there the option of a cash allowance?

That's what I took - then you get to choose the car!

[kieranblenk]

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo? I love mine. Or a Mini perhaps?

My mam has a new Polo R Line 115bhp as a company car and it's a lovely little car in terms of space, quality and refinement, but jesus it's dull. It's incredibly competent at being a tool to go from A to B but it is no fun to drive other than the raspy exhaust note. It also looks a bit bland but that's probably because for cost purposes mam chose the flat Urano Grey paint.

My Skoda isn't quite as polished as a package, but it feels more eager and has the more fun chassis. Mine is a 17 plate so has the 1.2 4 pot engine, but I've had a courtesy car with the 1.0 TSI in and it's fine.

Out of your list it would be the Ibiza or the Micra as Fords do nothing for me, but the Fiesta will have the best chassis if that matters more.

Edited by kieranblenk on Friday 31st May 06:46

Edited by kieranblenk on Friday 31st May 06:49

[ilikejam]

The i3 interior will surely be lightyears ahead of anything else on that list, so if the range isn't an issue I'd be going for it.

[RSTurboPaul]

I've not sat in many EVs but the i3 is a nice place to be, and it drives pretty well IIRC.

As above, if range is not an issue then it would be a good choice IMO - get a drive at a local dealer and see what you think, perhaps??

Other than that... Fiesta would be my choice, as it's seemingly a very good drive.

[ZX10R NIN]

Have a look at the 208 in GT Line form it has 110bhp with good spec & decent handling.

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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new...

[Jamescrs]

It looks a pretty uninspiring list if I'm honest but out of those I would go for the BMW i3, I'm not an electric car fan by any stretch but it looks the best option on the list.

[stedaley]

New Suzuki swift sport?

[Down and out]

Jamescrs said:

It looks a pretty uninspiring list if I'm honest but out of those I would go for the BMW i3, I'm not an electric car fan by any stretch but it looks the best option on the list.

He lives on the fifth floor.

I'd go for the Micra, look really nice.

[Digby]

Thanks all. Much appreciated. Will do a little more browsing!