A what car thread, 1300 miles a month commute

[Rhyso]

Really tempted by a Mk5 TDI however im not sure if i can bring myself to get a MK5 that isnt a GTI. I just dont think i can do that.

Audi A4 / Passat could be a contender.

It's why I ended up in an A3.  The MK5 in anything but GTI form is IMO hideous    There's too many things about the exterior I'd change if I'd bought one from wheels, to colour coding the huge rear bumper, to lowering it

S Line ticked all my boxes 

[R32UK]

I have to agree with those that have suggested a passat 140 TDI.

Was given one of these as a courtesy car and was surprised at the level of comfort and smoothness of the drive. An ideal modern motorway masher. I did even look at a couple of these myself recently. Very good value for money.

[Mikester]

I have to agree with those that have suggested a passat 140 TDI.

Was given one of these as a courtesy car and was surprised at the level of comfort and smoothness of the drive. An ideal modern motorway masher. I did even look at a couple of these myself recently. Very good value for money.

Now you mention it, i actually had one as a courtesy car maybe 2 years ago and had completly forgotten!

It was a TDI but a sport? Spent a good few times trying to master the button for a handbrake.

[R32UK]

I have to agree with those that have suggested a passat 140 TDI.

Was given one of these as a courtesy car and was surprised at the level of comfort and smoothness of the drive. An ideal modern motorway masher. I did even look at a couple of these myself recently. Very good value for money.

Now you mention it, i actually had one as a courtesy car maybe 2 years ago and had completly forgotten!

It was a TDI but a sport? Spent a good few times trying to master the button for a handbrake.

Fantastic for motorway miles and if you are sticking to VW 

I would also consider these.. my old tenant had one and it was a nice car 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3460120.htm

or a new shape

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3516572.htm

[Agreeable Slick]

Way out of budget unless you will accept finance but....

BMW are doing deals on BMW520ED new builds.

Tax Band C = £30 a year.
Warranty = 3 year or 999999 miles
MPG = Claimed and realised ~800miles per tank

Have a look on autocar and there is a section there where a broker has agreed for lots of extras to be included at no extra charges.

If I had to choose a next car, this would be sitting at the top of my list by a long long stretch.

[mumbles]

Really tempted by a Mk5 TDI however im not sure if i can bring myself to get a MK5 that isnt a GTI. I just dont think i can do that.

Audi A4 / Passat could be a contender.

Nice cars, but if you're going for mpg then wouldn't you want something a bit smaller and therefore lighter?? My A4 is lovely and so comfortable, having the sports seats helps a lot, but it is big and on the heavy side. I would say go for an A3 diesel sport, that way you get the comfort/looks and the better mpg from a lighter diesel car. 

Goodluck for the car hunt and the new(ish) job!

[F17BAD]

id just keep the civic.. fook it..