Which car?

55MPG out of a Prius if you are lucky, and you'll also be sneered at by normal people.

Skoda Superb Tdi would be my suggestion

Arthur wd know

That Skoda only does approx 35mpg too - I'mm looking for something with significanlty better fuel economy

If you have 23k (list), the new Bmw 316d will tick your "prestige" box AND deliver well over 50mpg. What C ar initial review says it is as enomical as a 1L Toyata Aygo. £35 Car Tax as well.

As much as hate to say it BMW build the best & most economical diesel engines. So buy a BMW.

Kia ** or Hyundia Felatio - both superb drives

cli1t0ris

Blackbarn - yep, that's the BMW I was looking at

hondas are amazingly reliable imo

I am looking at one too Daley. What Car have the average mpg at 62.8 but they have not fully tested it yet.

316 - have you got 3 days to get anywhere?

Blackbarn - it get's a pretty good report here too:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/FEATURES/BMW/OTHER/bmw_316d_car_review.html

Wedged - yeh it aint that quick, but as you get older and retired (like me) your priorities change. What Car says "so its not fast but its smooth and refined" (just like me). Havn't driven one yet and sure I will notice a difference (current car is a 325ci!!) but.....

Audi.2.0tdi 170 bhp..up to 60mpg motorway driving,if you want to be careful.

Goes like sh1t of a shovel if you want it to

* A3 Sportback

http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/audi/a3-sportback/pictures/25182-13

Why dont you look at a Audi A6 TDi,ive got a 2.7 TDi est great for high milage and get about 55mpg 50ish on short trips,imo better than a BMW,class without the BWM image.a great car.

True Blackbarn, very true!

i must admit, both audi's suggested look pretty decent

Kohaku, that's only quick if you haven't been used to much more though - it's all relative.

BMW's are now old hat.

Kahaku - agreed (and I am on my fifth!!). I think they are better described as an automobilic cliche. My dad (82) thinks they are the new OLD Rover.

Apologies Kohaku ^^

puegeot 308.42.9mpg

Jaguar X-type.
They never sold as many as they planned, current model is last facelift to try and get rid of a few. They are a nice motor and now good value. It is a mondeo not a jag but it is very poised.

Kia Picanto

FFS he's looking for a car not a shoe!

most of the x type jags are four wheel drive. nice.

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FFS he's looking for a car not a shoe!

You're thinking of Husj Puppies VV

or Hush Puppies even.

I just got a new golf GT diesel, its absolutely amazing. I've driven tonnes of different cars and this one drives as good as an Audi A6. Test drive one, I'm sure you'd love it.

BMW diesel, audi at a push.

Love the chrysler 300cc diesels though, just mpg won't be much better than what you get now.

A VW would fall apart after 2 years at 40k/year.

55 mpg on short trips from a 2.7 TDI? I don't believe it.

It all depends on how long you plan to own the car. you need to find the cost of conversion and factor that in. Also the two cars you mention will depreciate at different rates.

Personally I would be going for the better drive and comfort if doing 40K per year as long as it was not a silly amount more. your not driving 40K for fun are you? Would you buy a cheap uncomfortable chair if you sat in an office all day?

Also you might want to check out the cost of a lease vehicle. IIRC correctly it works out around 8% more when all things factored in but you carry no risk, no hassle and get a new vehicle more frequently. at your kind of miles it becomes a consideration.

Des Pond,I did'nt say 55 mpg on short trips i said 50ish on short trips,drive one then you will see how good they really are!

Honda CRV is your car. Loads of room and really comfy. Great if you have a few passengers as there is loads of leg room. The diesel has got quite a nippy engine (2.2) and reasonable mpg.