scooby_wrx1984

Hi All,

My company car has been ordered and I have chosen the Auris SR180 in black. They are quite a nice looking car and when took one out for a test drive it turned out to be punchy and 0-62 in 8secs aint too bad for a diesal. I am wondering if anyone has got one or has driven one for more than a test drive? If so what are they like as an every day car?

Thanks in advance.

Craig

Scooby Snacks 23

A friend has just bought the 1.6 petrol SR and is well pleased with it. That said, it has been back once as there is a problem with the brakes (they squeek!). He's got the dark blue and with the blacked out back window, it looks quite sporty. He's happy with the performance and the looks overall.

My A3 Sportback is due back in March next year so I have to order a new car in the next couple of months and (due to a significant rise in lease rate in my company) the Auris is one that I'll be looking at. I'll be looking at the same as you but room in the back (and boot space) will be very important.

Andy M3

I would be interested to know what they are like.

When my colleague was looking for a company car, he was looking at the sporty diesel hatch/small saloon. The Toyota came up, but with peak power at just over 3500 and max torque coming in at 2000 rpm could be hard work to keep in that 1500rpm 'zone', and only 45 mpg - is way down on the BMW 120d he bought.

The icing on the cake was 164g/km, this makes a difference on a company car, making the more expensive than the dearer BMW, which is cheaper / month.

I imagine it will be reliable though, and comfortable.

scooby_wrx1984

the figures from the 2.2 D-4D engine is 177bhp and 400nm of torque which to me is quite impressive. I have also spoke to the fleet manager and he has said that they allow remaps on the sly. So the figures will only get better.

The interior is quite nice but the lack of leather was a bit of a let down but other than that is quite good. I need a bit of space for my little lad and the gear when I go on site.

I have been told the tax figure on this car will be roughly £75/month which I am very happy with paying.

Andy M3

Check out this link for more info

Company car tax - Parker's

scooby_wrx1984

£71 a month for an £18k car. Well happy.

Scooby Snacks 23

If the car's £18K bang on (and with a 23% co2 charge) it's £69 for a basic rate payer and £138 for a higher rate payer. That's £22 a month more than my current Audi.

scooby_wrx1984

the car value is £18,640 and its £71.45 a month according to Parkers.

Andy M3

£71 and £4500 a year out of pocket

Then you have to give it back - bargain

scooby_wrx1984

I have no insurance to pay, no tire costs etc. So £71 for a brand new car aint bad plus all my fuel paid for. Then park that up and drive the subaru at nights and weekends.

Where did the £4500 a year come from?

Andy M3

I think you need to research this as it sounds as though your not 100% sure on the facts.

You can read details below
Company car tax - Parker's

If you get your fuel paid for, that is also a perk and taxable. So you pay £64.00 / month for fuel plus £72.43 on the car. Going by parkers if you were to have the cash equivalent it would equate to £4,346 per year for the car and £3,887 for the fuel.

So your monthly payments equate to £1664.16 / year, and in theory you are sacrificing a cash equivalent of £8233.

mike2.5subaru

Check out the Toyota Owners Club website lots of good info on there. Mike

scooby_wrx1984

To be honest I couldnt care how much it costs / month because i get all my fuel paid for and a brand new car for not much money. I just wanted to know what people's thoughts were on the car thats all, not the money aspect.

Andy M3

lol - ok

skinters

ah - but you set the bait with that £71 statement.... which means everyone pulls out their calculators!!

Nice cars though - diesels have come on leaps and 180 is hefty/ fun