New car time

[csv rulz]

As part of my new package at work I get a company car, which suits me as right now I am driving an old lancer. The car has to be new/demo and i have $30- $35k to spend with $35k being absolute top end.
Unfortunately this doesn't leave a lot of options however I am considering the following:

VF II SV6 - depends if I can find one within the budget

Insignia VXR - some really cheap driveaway deals, loaded with kit, good specs but reviews are average

Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo - loaded with tons of kit and still a bit of fun to drive. Have test driven and was really impressed

The car will be driven to work and back (10km each way) some weekend use around town and i will occasionally have my 2 year old in the back. So I don't need a large car but after 5 years of driving slow boring appliances i am keen to get something that will be a bit of fun.

Keen to hear thoughts in the above and any other cars you think would be worth a look.

[BLACKVE]

As part of my new package at work I get a company car, which suits me as right now I am driving an old lancer. The car has to be new/demo and i have $30- $35k to spend with $35k being absolute top end.
Unfortunately this doesn't leave a lot of options however I am considering the following:

VF II SV6 - depends if I can find one within the budget

Insignia VXR - some really cheap driveaway deals, loaded with kit, good specs but reviews are average

Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo - loaded with tons of kit and still a bit of fun to drive. Have test driven and was really impressed

The car will be driven to work and back (10km each way) some weekend use around town and i will occasionally have my 2 year old in the back. So I don't need a large car but after 5 years of driving slow boring appliances i am keen to get something that will be a bit of fun.

Keen to hear thoughts in the above and any other cars you think would be worth a look.

Demo golf they seems to get great reviews

Mazda CX5 again good reviews

VF II Sv6 would be nice but streach at $35

New astra turbo again good reviews

http://www.ralphdsilvaholden.com.au/...VIC/2966354973

[redvxr8clubby]

I'm thinking with $35 k tops you could look at a new Astra - you would be able to get a 1.6 turbo either RS or maybe RSV

[csv rulz]

Demo golf they seems to get great reviews

Mazda CX5 again good reviews

VF II Sv6 would be nice but streach at $35

New astra turbo again good reviews

http://www.ralphdsilvaholden.com.au/...VIC/2966354973

My wife has an suv and so don't particularly want another. Never been a VW fan unless its a gti and then the budget won't stretch that far.
I've driven an astra and it was really nice, however hated the stop/start system, styling isn't really to my liking and when i priced it up against the Elantra SR it was about $8k dearer

[whitels1ss]

As part of my new package at work I get a company car, which suits me as right now I am driving an old lancer. The car has to be new/demo and i have $30- $35k to spend with $35k being absolute top end.
Unfortunately this doesn't leave a lot of options however I am considering the following:

VF II SV6 - depends if I can find one within the budget

Insignia VXR - some really cheap driveaway deals, loaded with kit, good specs but reviews are average

Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo - loaded with tons of kit and still a bit of fun to drive. Have test driven and was really impressed

The car will be driven to work and back (10km each way) some weekend use around town and i will occasionally have my 2 year old in the back. So I don't need a large car but after 5 years of driving slow boring appliances i am keen to get something that will be a bit of fun.

Keen to hear thoughts in the above and any other cars you think would be worth a look.

Apart from the SV6,
which I don't think you will be able to get to fit into the company budget,
if it were just a "Company Car" with no strings or worries about residual value
I would go for the Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo because I think out of all the cars you suggested it would be the best ride to be in.

[csv rulz]

If it were just a "Company Car" with no strings or worries about residual value
I would go for the Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo because I think out of all the cars you suggested it would be the best ride to be in.

Just a company car, they are looking at keeping 3 years and will then go again. The elantra sr gets a lot of good reviews and is packed with every feature i could ever want.

I have also driven an SP25 and whilst it was nice it felt cramped inside and every 2nd person has one

[motomk]

I guess this is out as it is not brand new.
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...14308917/?Cr=0
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/res.....20000%29.%29
Dealer demos don't count?
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14421400
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14518950
https://www.carsales.com.au/demo/det...AG-AD-12583954
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-13628647
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-12034937
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14394146
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14196664

[csv rulz]

I guess this is out as it is not brand new.
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...14308917/?Cr=0

I really like those but i want something with back doors and not being new means its ruled out. Same motor as tye elantra though

[whitels1ss]

Just a company car, they are looking at keeping 3 years and will then go again. The elantra sr gets a lot of good reviews and is packed with every feature i could ever want.

I have also driven an SP25 and whilst it was nice it felt cramped inside and every 2nd person has one

If I was buying the car with my own money I would buy the Mazda SP25
because I like them, long term I think it is a better made car
& going by current / past trends I would expect it to hold much more residual value than a Hyundai.

[csv rulz]

If I was buying the car with my own money I would buy the Mazda SP25
because I like them, long term I think it is a better made car
& going by current / past trends I would expect it to hold much more residual value than a Hyundai.

I agree with that. If it was my own money it would be a used vf ss.

[whitels1ss]

If it was my own money it would be a used vf ss.

Yeah I agree if you take away the rules you listed at the start of the thread.

[whitels1ss]

Dealer demos don't count?
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14421400
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14518950
https://www.carsales.com.au/demo/det...AG-AD-12583954
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-13628647
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-12034937
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14394146
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...AG-AD-14196664

Brodie, if you are allowed a new car demo one of those SV6's Nick listed should fit the bill.

[csv rulz]

Brodie, if you are allowed a new car demo one of those SV6's Nick listed should fit the bill.

I have sent a few links to demo sv6 and new sr elantra's to the boss. Will see what they come up with. At the end of the day its a car I'm not paying for so I'm not going to be too fussy. It will free up some money for a new motorbike as i will be selling the old lancer. 😎

[CLUBRED]

I really like those but i want something with back doors and not being new means its ruled out. Same motor as tye elantra though

I30 SR is just around the corner. Could probably fit an ECU tune in under 35k to.

[Smitty]

As part of my new package at work I get a company car, which suits me as right now I am driving an old lancer. The car has to be new/demo and i have $30- $35k to spend with $35k being absolute top end.
Unfortunately this doesn't leave a lot of options however I am considering the following:

VF II SV6 - depends if I can find one within the budget

Insignia VXR - some really cheap driveaway deals, loaded with kit, good specs but reviews are average

Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo - loaded with tons of kit and still a bit of fun to drive. Have test driven and was really impressed

The car will be driven to work and back (10km each way) some weekend use around town and i will occasionally have my 2 year old in the back. So I don't need a large car but after 5 years of driving slow boring appliances i am keen to get something that will be a bit of fun.

Keen to hear thoughts in the above and any other cars you think would be worth a look.

VF II SV6 should fit in....(assuming your company gets a fleet discount)

the Insignia is a pile of shite, steer away (plus its resale will be close to zero)

you looked at a Kia Optima?

http://www.kia.com/au/cars/optima.html

my son-in-law has just got into one (non turbo version).. very nice comfy and eay to drive
loaded with goodies