Imagine: the applicant has a lot of requirements. Is there sufficient choice?
Each Autoblog advice should be filling in the table. In this way we can have an idea of what people are looking for and within what frames look can be. For many, this is sufficient, but some people do have more requirements. Maikel is such a person. He is currently looking for a replacement for his current car, but it is still there no matter what.
At this time, he drives a Volkswagen Up!, and he’s quite pleased about. Maikel is, however, more mileage. Mainly more highway kilometres. What Maikel is concerned, the Volkswagen Up! not sufficient to that task calculated. At a higher speed falls, the consumption and the comfort is not sufficient. Also, the car is not spacious and practical enough. In short: there must be something else. Maikel has the table filled in:
Current /previous cars:Volkswagen Up! (2012)
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget:€16.000
Annual mileage:15,000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason purchase other car:Because of more highway kilometres, a more highway suitable car. Up has 60 HP and consumes much on the highway.
Composition of household:2 adults
Preferred brands /models:Audi-BMW-Mini-Mercedes – A1/1-series/A-class
No-go models / brands:Stationwagon
But that is not the whole story. Maikel has even more notes on his singing. But of course, no problem. The car should not be more than 100.000 km behind the choice. The car needs to be practical. An a-segmenter comes nicht im frage. It is also important that the car is equipped with cruise control, air conditioning, and xenon headlamps. Maikel is, itself, 1.96 meters wide and there should be several holdalls life span. That was it? Well, almost. The car should not consume more than 1 in 10 and not older than five years. If last the weight: in connection with the MRB (we think) this should not be higher than 1,200 kg.
Maikel gives itself to 4 cars to look at. The MINI Cooper (R56), Audi A1 (8X), BMW 1 Series (F20), and Mercedes A Class (W176). The MINI Cooper (advice) is a playful thing, but if you have space, practical convenience, and a complete car, it is not the best choice. Also the comfort is not to about to home to writing. Don’t get us wrong: it is a characteristic premium go-kart, but given the requirements not be the best choice.
The same goes for the Audi A1 (advice) Really well is Audi’s smallest not and very comfortable. Also is it difficult to have a complete copy in the budget to find. In addition: despite the fact that the best a well composed car, it feels like an expensive Polo. Not surprising, of course, since that in essence is also.
A class higher (C-segment), we find the other two candidates and actually have these cars the same advantages and disadvantages. The BMW 1 Series is premium, because you get even rear wheel drive. Do not underestimate how nice that can drive. No aandrijfreacties in the steering wheel and a neutral balance. But it also has its disadvantages. The space on the back seat and in the trunk sets pretty disappointing for this size car and the epitome of comfort, it is not. Also, options are very expensive.
Then remains about the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (advice). Of the four cars that you bring to the table the best choice, but it is by no means an option. Within the requirements, it is very difficult to have a complete copy. In terms of ride comfort, this is in fact so wrong yet: with smaller rims and thick ballonbanden gives the relative penalty base a little more.
In short, the premium offers are not so very bad, but do not offer really good value for money. Maikel indicates that space, comfort and practicality are very important. Team AB went out to look at options that will better meet the requirements. The only requirement which we have to what more liberal, is the weight. Since you are only at 1.251 kilogram in a higher class, we have 1,250 Kg as the absolute maximum observed. On the YOLO after, of course. That weighs a good pregnant singer more.
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Trend Sport (DYB)
€ 14.000
2012
70.000 km
The Ford Focus (advice) we were already familiar with years as a fine driving car. The sporting edge is a generation refined, but still is one of the better in its class. Also in terms of space you’re more than good, the Focus is significantly more spacious than the BMW 1 Series, for example. A Focus always has five doors, plus a spacious trunk. In terms of versatility, you come so short of nothing.
This version is what is more sporty with 17″ rims, sport seats and a generously sized 1.6 EcoBoost engine which is good for 182 horsepower. This is the car more than raft while you’re still with ease the 1 in 10 can get. If the engine is a little too much of the good: there are smaller engines available. In that case you can for the same budget opt for a younger one.
Citroën C4 1.6 THP Exclusive
2013
€ 14.900
40,000 km
If driving on the highway, the most important are, than this is the best option. The Citroen C4 is a grossly underrated car. It is certainly not the absolute standout in its class, but the lemon perfectly fulfills the requirements. To begin with, the already mentioned comfort. That is excellent for each other. This is not a car that pretends to be sporty to be, what is so refreshing is. It’s like the Focus is always a five-door, and the trunk is large. As icing on the cake, you get on this version all the options you could want. The engine is a fine companion. That we can unfortunately not say of the vending machine where it is always linked to in this implementation. It is not as dramatic as in the past, but there are finer machines on the market. Just a topper unit.
Honda Civic 1.8 Sport
€ 13.500
2012
50,000 km
If the Citroen is something to mature in terms of appearance, the Honda Civic is a good option. Oddly enough saw the previous generation is more modern, although this is certainly not a muurbloempje. The Civic is considerably sportier than the C4, more on the level of the Focus, although the Japanese Brit’s comfort are not equals. The 1.8 engine is an old-fashioned tasty VTEC. A smooth purring machine that is a healthy 140 hp know to mobile. Despite the fact that 1 in 10 of absolutely to do is, is the Civic less economical than the competitors with downsize-turbocharged engines. The equipment conforms also to your requirements, although it is not as exuberant as in the Lemon.
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet Sport (198)
€ 14.000
2012
45.000 km
Another car that we often over look is the Fiat Bravo (advice). Now bubbling the question: is that quite right? No, not at all. The Fiat Bravo is an excellent car. In terms of space, you come short of nothing and the equipment is of an un-German level. That is to say: very complete. Also on-German is the interior. It is not wrong and it shows original, but it seems to be a bit cheaper in each other. This is a recurring phenomenon, if you are premium cars compared with normal cars: you have nicer buttons, but less functionality. The Bravo is strikingly sporty. For snelwegritten absolutely sufficient. The car reacts quickly to steering movements and throttle control.
Hyundai i30 1.5 GDI i-Catcher (GD)
€ 15.000
2012
45.000 km
Of course We have to think of the Opel Astra, but this was too heavy according to the requirements. So if you want a good no-nonsense car: take a look at this Hyundai i30. Rationally seen, this is actually the best choice, because they are acknowledged as highly reliable. The i-Catcher version has a weird name, but the equipment is nothing wrong. Here you have five doors and plenty of luggage space. In the past, the Koreans clearly the budget deal. Certainly if you were sat you could see immediately where it was saved. Not in this i30: just normal. That also applies to the row properties. Very comfortable or extremely sporty, it is all, but the handling is very decent. An sich, there’s not much to find fault with the engine. The 1.6 without turbo, however, should be properly touring to acceptable performance.
Renault Megane TCE 130hp Bose
€ 14.000
2013
80,000 km
A huge number of Megane’s of this age have the small diesel engine under the hood. That was at that time a favorable bijteller. There are also lucky enough benzinevarianten of the Renault Megane (advice) and especially the 130 bhp TCE is a fine. Picks up even at low engine speeds smooth to smooth to pull. You wouldn’t believe this car only 1,200 cc’s under the hood. The Bose version has an audio installation, how could it be otherwise, Bose. Of course, not the same installation that you get in a Audi A8, but definitely a great stereo. What is there about the Megane to say? The interior is not bad (but could be better), the comfort is great and you can ease your holdalls bring.
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Highline (Type 5G)
€ 15.500
2013
70.000 km
The default choice. That is not for nothing. The Wave will your pants not on fire. But, on all levels, scores Volkswagens bestseller more than good, compared with the other cars from this list. The 1.4 TSI motor performs well and consumes not too much. The undercarriage is of great class. The Golf feels almost like a class larger. The space offer is more than sufficient. Inside is a nice place in the Gulf. Especially if you’re taller, you’ll love the generously sized chairs may well appreciate. The dashboard is also excellent. Clearly a class higher than the rest of the competitors. Just make sure that it is a Highline version. Despite this being the most luxury model, the luxury in comparison with the above-mentioned cars.
YOLO: Mercedes-Benz CL500 (C215)
Eur 11,500 (Ger.)
2002
115.000 km
Let’s have a look. Enough space for tall people: check. A spacious trunk: check. Unparalleled comfort: double check. So on paper the CL500 (advice) is not even such a bad choice. Of course, we are not completely insane: this car can be your bank account evaporate. Conversely, the depreciation for the most part already behind us. The only major drawback besides the cost of maintenance is somewhat higher consumption, but there is also a 250 km/h limited top speed. Tip: leave all the Brabus-umbau and AMG-performed CL’s left. Look for the burgundy, dark green or beige ones with small rims. So would a connoisseur him to compose. Who prefer to give money on maintenance at a dealer than at a gare imitation bodykit.
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