What car to buy? - Approx £350 a month?

March 12, 2010 - 6:00 am
  • Assuming my company doesn't go bust in the next few weeks, I could be getting a company car allowance. This, after tax, would probably work out about £275 a month. I am happy to top this up to about £350 using my own money.
    Now I am not in the position to lay down a deposit due to recently buying a house and getting married, so would be looking to take out finance with the dealer for up to 5 years.
    My company mileage will not be very high compared to a lot of people, probably no more than 1000 a month, so comfort isn't a huge priority. However I would need a car with a reasonable amount of space (to carry computer equipment about) and have 5 seats that could be used.
    I also have a dog that I will take about in the car when it is not being used for business purposes.
    I have looked at getting a low/mid spec Avensis but would appreciate your suggestions for another type of car.
    Chris


  • =/ Our Micra cost £500 total. Then we got a 1.0 Polo that cost £650 total. We never had a problem with either. Why not buy something outright like that, and I don't know... BE CHARITABLE with the rest?

    Some people...


  • click on this link http://www.wmg-contract-hire-and-leasing... and ask for Paul Coe. Tell him Rob from W.I.N told you to ring. He will give you professional and unbiased advice.


  • please buy American


  • Considering you have no deposit then you can forget about a lease, which would have given you access to a lot of nice cars.

    As for purchasing outright; figure around 15k to 16k to spend and look at a nice Audi estate.

    For that figure you can go wild and look for an S6 or even an RS6 if you like to drive quickly.

    If you prefer a more luxury and less sporty car then I would have a look at a new shape 5 series BMW 530d Touring or even an Audi A6 Avant with a big torquey diesel engine.

    Mistakes to avoid:

    *Dont buy a big petrol estate unless its a sought after model. An S6, RS6 is okay but an A6 3.0 petrol will just drop like a bomb when you come to sell.

    *Dont buy a saloon and put your dog on the seats, he'll make a right mess. I love dogs but not in a car.


  • chris, you have a lot to learn old bean!! an avensis??!! youve got the opportunity of having "any" company car and you looked at an avensis! lol
    check out the deals for the audi a4 or a3 s line, awesome looking motor cars, and within your budget!!







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