antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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Im looking at buying a daily come January, but want something comfy. I find most small cars (Clio, Fiesta, Ibiza, etc) not that comfy, this may just be the seats in them though.
I wouldn't mind something bigger too.
My main criteria are its got to be comfy, diesel and around 1k
Ideas? I have been looking at Alfa 156 2.4 diesels
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3CorsaMeal
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Ford Focus
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redtom
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Registered: 6th Oct 07
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Bean bag
E39 bmw or anything with a recaro rs turbo seat fitted.
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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Comfiest car I've been in a a Peugeot 406 GLX estate.
I've just read the criteria bit, I'll sell you the above for 1k.
[Edited on 15-12-2011 by John]
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BarnshaW
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by far the comfiest car i have ever been in is a lexus gs300, you can pick them up for a couple of grand now aswell with pretty much every extra going
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daymoon
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quote:
Originally posted by redtom
Bean bag
E39 bmw or anything with a recaro rs turbo seat fitted.
For one 1k it will be a pre facelift 520i no one wants.
And he is looking at diesels by the looks of it as well
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antnee
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Yeah diesel, Im trying to stay away from merc/bmw/etc as its just a daily, I don't want to be shelling out loads on parts prices. Afterall the 5 series ect were 30-40k cars new
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
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Wouldn't get an alfa if you don't want to shell out on parts.
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Nismo
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BMW all the way.
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Fro
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BM and My Anni golf were the comfiest.
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Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
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Audi a4? Or that out the auestion same as bmw and merc? Least you'll know it should be reliable for a daily if its been looked after and youve had experience with vag tdi's before aswell
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Comfier cars have longer wheel bases and are wider. Then you need something without sports suspension and something with power so you dont have to have a workout to drive it.
Mercedes C class (W200) is a good shout. I had a C240 Elegance which was hugely comfy. Designed for big fat lazy bavarians.
They rust and are expensive to service, but built like tanks and have amazing brakes.
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
Location: Gerrards Cross Drives: Porsche 911
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jambos jeep
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Jambo
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Very Comfy 
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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Vectra C.
Comfiest car i have had by a long shot.
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John
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POV spec?
My SRi wasn't uncomfy but there are certainly comfier cars out there. Can imagine non sports damping would have been softer.
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Ash5
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Registered: 26th May 08
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volvo v70
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Ben J
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2010 Audi A4 S-line
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John
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Can he get that for a grand?
Won't be as comfy as something older and softer with higher profile tyres outside of that.
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Ben G
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aren't audi's known for their firm ride? jr seems to always say it and a few motoring mags i've read have said the same.
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Phil W
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MK3 Mondeo Ghia-X.
Will come with all the toys and they can be had for <£1500 now.
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Ben J
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Can he get that for a grand?
Won't be as comfy as something older and softer with higher profile tyres outside of that.
Nope. Missed that.
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Ben J
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
aren't audi's known for their firm ride? jr seems to always say it and a few motoring mags i've read have said the same.
Mine is an S-line and is supposedly firm but feels soft and comfy to me. But then my previous car was rock hard so anything would feel soft in comparison.
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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MK1 Leon Cupra TDi, very comfy, economical, pretty decent looking and mapped can be quick. A highish miler can be picked up for about a grand.
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote:
Originally posted by John
POV spec?
My SRi wasn't uncomfy but there are certainly comfier cars out there. Can imagine non sports damping would have been softer.
Late spec SXi so not POV spec, SRi spec but without the badges.
To me, it was comfy and felt like it was well built. Soaked up speed bumps and never made me feel uncomfortable driving it. Was just a nice place to be.
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