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Car help please?

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 05/08/2018 00:02

I’m starting a new job in September which comes with a company car, and I’ve been asked for my preference between a Audi A3 and a Mercedes GLA. My current car is a 14 year old Picasso and before that I had a Corsa so I’m clearly not that interested in or knowledgeable about this stuff Grin I need to let them know next week what I want and I haven’t a clue.
If it helps I’ll be offended very based two days a week with a 35 mile commute each way then field based across the UK three days a week. What would you choose?

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 05/08/2018 09:15

Bumping as I posted well past bedtime!

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mbwoy84 · 05/08/2018 14:58

I would go for the A3

AornisHades · 05/08/2018 15:02

Ideally you could try and test drive one or both of them but there's probably not time to arrange that. I'd probably pick the Audi though.

noenergy · 05/08/2018 15:03

Mercedes for sure but Audi's are great as well. Lucky you to get such a great choice. Both are great to drive.

WinterBabyIsComing · 05/08/2018 15:49

If you know exactly what models check the MPG. You may also want to ask about the Benefit In Kind tax payable on each.

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 05/08/2018 16:29

Thank you, unfortunately no chance to test drive as they want to get it ordered ASAP and I’m away. As far as I can work out the tax isn’t hugely different so wouldn’t sway my decision- frankly either way it’s going to be cheaper than the upkeep on my current rust bucket! 2/1 to the Audi so far then, my gut instinct was the Mercedes but I’m not sure why? Completely agree I’m lucky to have such a problem, there are far worse things I could be worrying about Smile

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WinterBabyIsComing · 05/08/2018 19:32

Try reading the WhatCar Guides for each one, they are usually pretty reliable.

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 05/08/2018 19:46

winter I’m sure they’re useful but I have no knowledge of or interest in cars, I don’t know what a good MPG is etc. so I suspect the information would be wasted on me! Blush

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WinterBabyIsComing · 05/08/2018 20:15

They talk about all sorts cabin size, practicality, road noise etc. It would enable you to compare them given you can't test drive.

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 05/08/2018 20:19

I’ll have a look thank you Smile

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mrs2468 · 05/08/2018 20:58

Are they classed as a benefit in kind as if one is more expensive than the other you could be paying more tax on it.

mrs2468 · 05/08/2018 20:59

Sorry just read your update I'd go with Mercedes

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 05/08/2018 21:04

Ooh it’s 2/2 now, I’m veering towards the Mercedes but not sure why. I think I have a WAG image in my head when it comes to Audi’s, particularly as it’s likely to be white!

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AornisHades · 06/08/2018 00:17

Is the Merc 4 wheel drive? If it is (and the A3 isn't) and you'll need to get out to work come what may then I could revise my answer if that helps :)

somewhereovertherain · 06/08/2018 17:47

Look at the tax value and mpg as will make a difference.

Out of those two id go for the Merc if the above isn’t significantly different.

Carcy · 07/08/2018 15:10

Definitely the A class.

It's just been relaunched as new car and is vastly superior to the previous A class. The interior is very striking and intuitive to use and the car is a much improved package.

The A3 by comparison is very plain and just a typical VAG car.

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