What car shall I get?

[BOBJ]

Mercedes C class

[DodgyAgent]

Well I personally think that a good all rounder would be an A4, slightly
biased but to be honest I've owned 2 now, and they're great to run, solid,
reliable and a pleasure to drive. My old A4 Tdi 130bhp was a great car. 600 miles a tank, spacious and tough as nuts. Would recommend that car to anyone. Specially if the missus like to kick sh*t out of it.

I have asked the leasing company for a quote. I am not going to be seen in a Trabant thank you

[TwinGoldDaleks]

Ever considered a Dalek wheelie-bin? Great for road-rage.

[DimPrawn]

Surely Arfur should be driving an old Jag?

[Numptycorner]

From top gear...

Hot saloons

The saloon car, staple of the middle manager, company rep and family man. Not the sort of car you'd probably choose to buy if funds were unlimited, but a sturdy run-around with excellent boot space, room to take three adults for a 'liquid lunch' or the wife and kids to the seaside.

But like the trend for hot hatches, which saw the likes of the Golf, 306 and Astra getting a nippy engine and some slightly better-shaped seats, there's a growing number of hot saloons that offer exciting performance, and enough room for a Labrador and a baby seat.

The Mondeo ST220 is probably the best known. Its understated power has put it towards the 'cooler' end of the cool wall. The VXR range of Vauxhalls is also well known, even if it's for being far too powerful for its own good. Then there's the Mazda 6 MPS. It's worth pausing at the Mazda for a moment to consider what an amazing car this is. A 2.3-litre, turbocharged engine provides all four wheels with 256bhp. Which really is a lot of power for a family car.

[AtW]

Looks like we have another renter here...

[sasguru]

I am in the market for a new car as the lease on my Mondeo (ST220) runs out in August. I am not really that interested in cars so any recommendations. My budget is up to £400 a moth on contract hire so anything under £30k. I have two kids and a wife who treats cars like pinballs.

Helpful suggestions please

As you're a salesman, avoid a BMW at all costs. You would become a walking cliche.

For a bit of style:
Alfa 159

For sensible practicality with a bit of sporty fun.
Mazda 6 (sport version)
Skoda Octavia VRS

For cheap mad thrills:
Honda Civic Type R.
Golf GTI

For the biggest bang for the buck:
Skoda Fabia vRS

[Phoenix]

You want bang for your buck?

Try this V8.....and MG parts are plentyHere

[Francko]

Helpful suggestions please

Every respectable pimp has a Maserati. Don't settle for less.

[djfoot]

As you're a salesman, avoid a BMW at all costs. You would become a walking cliche.

For a bit of style:
Alfa 159

For sensible practicality with a bit of sporty fun.
Mazda 6 (sport version)
Skoda Octavia VRS

For cheap mad thrills:
Honda Civic Type R.
Golf GTI

For the biggest bang for the buck:
Skoda Fabia vRS

Almost 100% concur with the exception that, no matter how good the Skodas are these days, they are still a Skoda.

My suggestion is, go for a Saab. Plenty of different options (sport through to practicality). Love 'em to death.