Decisions, decisions

Emjay · 08-11-10, 09:13 PM

Once every 4 years I get to choose my new company hack and today the time came round again. So armed with spreadsheet, CO2 figures, tax bands etc I've been narrwoing the field. Target is to save as much as possible but still have something with a smidgeon of luxury. Target savings are >£3000 per year.

One thing is this will mean the end of my 12 year Volvo relationship but time to move on.

So after much deliberation we are down to this

Citroen C5 Exclusive - not as bad as I thought. Got the build quality right up there, comes absolutely loaded and more than a match for the Volvo. Funky as feck interior and offers the practicality I need at the moment

Then there's this.

A3 Sportback Quattro Black edition

not quite as practical (tis a bit small), not quite as loaded (but a bit more than I expected) and it offers the same savings(within a tenner)

Posting this on here may not be a good idea given there's a bit of a bias but what do you reckon?

Coxy · 08-11-10, 09:17 PM

If it was between the Citroen and the A3, I'd plump for the Citroen all day long.

Emjay · 08-11-10, 09:18 PM

the citroen in red with fat feck 19inch allies and a huge panoramic sunroof does look the biz I have to say

Steve90q · 08-11-10, 09:20 PM

Yep , citroen for me . Really nice looking car

Isimmo · 08-11-10, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coxy

If it was between the Citroen and the A3, I'd plump for the Citroen all day long.

As much as it pains me, I'd agree. You'll want a car that'll wrap you up and make 'travel' on the UK's motorway network as acceptable as possible.

Coxy · 08-11-10, 09:26 PM

Chuff me, and Audi forum and so far everyone has voted for the Citroen!

Isimmo · 08-11-10, 09:29 PM

I bet Martyn wasn't expecting that!...

Mind, it is a 'classic' Audi forum.

Emjay · 08-11-10, 09:55 PM

I'm sure Rich will be along shortly to convince us all otherwise

David Small · 08-11-10, 10:04 PM

The C5 from what I've read and heard is the best they have ever built - but thats not saying a lot ! Me I'd have the A3 but I don't need big car - the Citroen is certainly better value and gives you the space you need - the A3 would feel a lot smaller after the Volvo

Martc · 08-11-10, 10:04 PM

Spent 5 days driving a C5 round Paris, well put together, load of toys and was a nice comfortable drive.

The A3 is an over priced Golf, the dash is horrible and suspension is harsh.

08-11-10, 09:20 PM	#4
Steve90q Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 1,208	Yep , citroen for me . Really nice looking car __________________ http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/v...090%20QUATTRO/ R.I.P http://s675.photobucket.com/albums/vv113/STEVEAUDI/

08-11-10, 09:29 PM	#7
Isimmo 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	I bet Martyn wasn't expecting that!... Mind, it is a 'classic' Audi forum. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

08-11-10, 10:04 PM	#9
David Small David Small - Mr 80k Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,210	The C5 from what I've read and heard is the best they have ever built - but thats not saying a lot ! Me I'd have the A3 but I don't need big car - the Citroen is certainly better value and gives you the space you need - the A3 would feel a lot smaller after the Volvo __________________ David Small - Member 283 - 1994 Audi C4 A6 2.0 - Tornado Red 1971 NSU 1200C Automatik - Iberian Red 1995 Audi B4 80 2.6SE Automatic - Laser Red

08-11-10, 10:04 PM	#10
Martc Black Coupe Collector Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Towcestershiresheer Posts: 2,935	Spent 5 days driving a C5 round Paris, well put together, load of toys and was a nice comfortable drive. The A3 is an over priced Golf, the dash is horrible and suspension is harsh. __________________ 95 UrS6 87 Coupe Quattro

08-11-10, 09:17 PM	#2
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	If it was between the Citroen and the A3, I'd plump for the Citroen all day long.

08-11-10, 09:18 PM	#3
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	the citroen in red with fat feck 19inch allies and a huge panoramic sunroof does look the biz I have to say

08-11-10, 09:26 PM	#6
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	Chuff me, and Audi forum and so far everyone has voted for the Citroen!

08-11-10, 09:55 PM	#8
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	I'm sure Rich will be along shortly to convince us all otherwise