I used to think all cars were equal and it's all about the badge, then I bought a SAAB and got acquainted with a friend's BMW and realised they're not. Quality cars are quality - it;'s not all about the badge. Having said that, I've also driven a modern Mondeo and they are superb motors! Ford's quality has really gone up since the Dagenham Dustbin days!
I should add that I worked for Ford for a while in the late 2000's and they were equaling and indeed overtaking Toyota in the reliability stakes at that time.
My misses has got a 1 series 120d m sport as company car very nice car if a little gimmicky for my liking inside. Some good little features though. Good mpg though and seats a bit snug n hard(i must be getting old) Feel sorry for the 18inch alloys though!! Dealers a bit pushy though But local Audi dealer was worse they were a nightmare.
the 1 series is a girls car. i know a lot of people would disagree but it just is. 3 series and a class both lovely motors. although fords quality is fantastic nowadays.
Hate the 1 Series. Had a look at them when we bought our last car and for what you get they are stupidly over priced. Literally everything seemed to be an option. A Class Mercs are poor value as well.
Would take a top spec Ford over either of the above, but as has already been said 3 series is probably the best bet.
I used to think all cars were equal and it's all about the badge, then I bought a SAAB and got acquainted with a friend's BMW and realised they're not. Quality cars are quality - it;'s not all about the badge. Having said that, I've also driven a modern Mondeo and they are superb motors! Ford's quality has really gone up since the Dagenham Dustbin days!
This is so true. I always quote the 'door slam test'. Slam the door on a BMW, Audi or Merc and it shuts with a satisfying thump. It is so much more than a badge. Interior quality always shines through. I have always been a fan of the Merc interior - bit plain for some but I find it very classy. Audi have the best interiors though. That is your final test of a quality car. Knock the interior trim. If it has a nice solid knock rather than a hollow rattle, that does it for me.
Beemer - but don't forget to specify the optional extra indicators - so many BMW drivers haven't got them on their cars... Get a black one, an RTA Statutory Instrument has specifically excluded these from many traffic laws, like speeding, lane hogging, and running red lights....Mrs cafcfan has a black Z4 ;-)
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Some good little features though.
Good mpg though and seats a bit snug n hard(i must be getting old)
Feel sorry for the 18inch alloys though!!
Dealers a bit pushy though
But local Audi dealer was worse they were a nightmare.
BMW would be my choice.
Would take a top spec Ford over either of the above, but as has already been said 3 series is probably the best bet.
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-2448399/How-I-work-company-car-worth-taking.html
I have a c class Mercedes now and love it. Have to return in November and will miss it immensely. Only downside is the monthly ucost
Get a black one, an RTA Statutory Instrument has specifically excluded these from many traffic laws, like speeding, lane hogging, and running red lights....Mrs cafcfan has a black Z4 ;-)