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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton

I'm asking this here as it might be a good way to get a broad opinion. I'm trying to choose a new car and I'm having trouble finding one that doesn't transmit every bump, crack and pothole directly to my butt - they seem designed to do just this. Some manufacturers even fit firmer suspension just for the British market for some stupid reason. All this Brit wants is a comfy ride. Can anyone who is a recent buyer suggest a mid-price car that might be what I'm looking for?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try a Citroen C5 they have a suspension system unique to Citroen and it give a very soft ride.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try the new peugeot estate, no idea what its called but a lovely ride, downside is the dreadful stop/start system as incredibly noticeable. The Lexus is another one for smooth ride, also has stop/start system but not noticeable. These are two cars my friend trialled as his company car, cannot remember what the third one was but it was the most dreadful bumpy ride ever

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By *ashful BazMan
over a year ago

poole dorset


"Try the new peugeot estate, no idea what its called but a lovely ride, downside is the dreadful stop/start system as incredibly noticeable. The Lexus is another one for smooth ride, also has stop/start system but not noticeable. These are two cars my friend trialled as his company car, cannot remember what the third one was but it was the most dreadful bumpy ride ever "

Nothing worse than a bumpy Ride!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We a fan of SKODA octavia great car reasonable price all the comfort you can want will never change from them

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By *wcpl75Couple
over a year ago

manchester

my wife comfiest ride ive had lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"my wife comfiest ride ive had lol"

How many mpg does she get??

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By *taffsfella1Man
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme


"my wife comfiest ride ive had lol

How many mpg does she get??"

Men Per Groupmeet?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have just bought a seat altea that's a view good ride, very good car basically a golf only cheaper and better spec, only downside is the dealership we dealt with are dog Shit

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

what budget you got, Bentley continentals are so comfy

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"Try a Citroen C5 they have a suspension system unique to Citroen and it give a very soft ride. "

I tried the DS5 which is super apart from one thing - conventional suspension! If it had the old hydropneumatic setup I think I would have had one. Will have a look at the C5.

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"what budget you got, Bentley continentals are so comfy "

I don't think the co will run to one of those. Shame though

Around 30k.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"what budget you got, Bentley continentals are so comfy

I don't think the co will run to one of those. Shame though

Around 30k."
MERC

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"what budget you got, Bentley continentals are so comfy

I don't think the co will run to one of those. Shame though

Around 30k.MERC "

I tried one and it was too sodding bumpy! Firmer suspension for the UK market! WTF?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Try a Citroen C5 they have a suspension system unique to Citroen and it give a very soft ride.

I tried the DS5 which is super apart from one thing - conventional suspension! If it had the old hydropneumatic setup I think I would have had one. Will have a look at the C5."

They have the hydro pneumatic suspension. I'm on my second C5 and getting another next year, a great car and well Kitted out, the seats are very good to

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By *ecor atorMan
over a year ago

York

My new Jaguar XF perfect in everyway, 3.0 V6 diesel does no where the claimed figure but I don't care!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Suspension can be different between trim levels with some manufacturers...especially German ones. The sports versions of the cars generally have sports suspension which can be lowered by 2-3cm. Another thing to look at is wheel size...bigger the wheel, smaller the tyre and so the firmer the ride. 4x4 type vehicles can feel smoother, but depends on if you want a bigger car like that or if you're looking at Saloons/Estate cars?

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"My new Jaguar XF perfect in everyway, 3.0 V6 diesel does no where the claimed figure but I don't care!"

Would consider the 2.2 version, is the ride good and soft? I'm looking for serene and relaxed. As opposed to tired and aggravated!

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"Suspension can be different between trim levels with some manufacturers...especially German ones. The sports versions of the cars generally have sports suspension which can be lowered by 2-3cm. Another thing to look at is wheel size...bigger the wheel, smaller the tyre and so the firmer the ride. 4x4 type vehicles can feel smoother, but depends on if you want a bigger car like that or if you're looking at Saloons/Estate cars?"

I've read that the BMWs with active M suspension give the best of both worlds, does anyone have experience of those?

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By *ichy3073Couple
over a year ago

Accrington

Got the 2.2 and it is a fantastic comfortable car. As with the 3.0 not doing what it's meant too though.

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

I've just got a new company motor.

It really comfortable, don't feel any bumps in the road at all. All the usual mod cons too. Mpg is double what my last one did and that was a merc!!

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By *ex4unowCouple
over a year ago

near you

Weve just got an audi q5 £40,000 lovely ride but think q3 starts about late twenties though same car but slightly smaller maybe worth a test drive good luck

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"I've just got a new company motor.

It really comfortable, don't feel any bumps in the road at all. All the usual mod cons too. Mpg is double what my last one did and that was a merc!! "

...and is it a secret what it actually is?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

What about a jag, its like sitting in an armchair in the front room, prefer it over the mercedes

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"What about a jag, its like sitting in an armchair in the front room, prefer it over the mercedes"

I would get the XF, they're beautiful; but it might stand out a bit where I live - not quite the Jaguar area of town unfortunately! Tempted though...

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland


"Try a Citroen C5 they have a suspension system unique to Citroen and it give a very soft ride. "

Rather push a pram than drive a Citroen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My new Jaguar XF perfect in everyway, 3.0 V6 diesel does no where the claimed figure but I don't care!

Would consider the 2.2 version, is the ride good and soft? I'm looking for serene and relaxed. As opposed to tired and aggravated!"

My xf is perfect. Silky smooth but still corners flat. 20 or 30% better to drive than they look.

See the reviews on youtube.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

mate has a chrysler 300 which he loves, pick a used one up for @ £5000 with 50000 miles on the clock its different and lots of toys if get the right spec

big though if parking is an issue

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

many new cars have no spare wheel and "runflat " tyres tyre wall on these is stregthened so give much harder ride bmw use these alot

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"I'm asking this here as it might be a good way to get a broad opinion. I'm trying to choose a new car and I'm having trouble finding one that doesn't transmit every bump, crack and pothole directly to my butt - they seem designed to do just this. Some manufacturers even fit firmer suspension just for the British market for some stupid reason. All this Brit wants is a comfy ride. Can anyone who is a recent buyer suggest a mid-price car that might be what I'm looking for?"

wouldn't go brand new, let someone else take the hit in depreciation and pick up a bargain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We a fan of SKODA octavia great car reasonable price all the comfort you can want will never change from them "

Im with you on this one. Ive had several Skodas and all have been comfortable. Now they are all but a VW and very reliable. You only got to.look at what all the private hire drivers are using. Round me its all skodas and vw s

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By *toneblue OP   Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"mate has a chrysler 300 which he loves, pick a used one up for @ £5000 with 50000 miles on the clock its different and lots of toys if get the right spec

big though if parking is an issue"

Love them, but it's a company car and the choice is limited by the co2 emissions - big Chryslers don't make the list sadly, even the new ones. If I was allowed to use my own car then yes, that's what I'd get.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a bit biased from my previous job at Audi, but I always liked the Audi A6 Saloon...the 2.0TDI has low emissions (129 on the manual/132 on the auto) and the SE has all the toys you need and is more comfortable than the S-Line due to tyres etc, plus they always have good Business Contract Hire deals too if that's how you're company pay for them. They start at £30,985 (list) so are around your budget mark?

What have you driven so far?

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester


"what budget you got, Bentley continentals are so comfy "

I was on the build from the launch for years. They're great economy too at 11 lamposts per gallon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm asking this here as it might be a good way to get a broad opinion. I'm trying to choose a new car and I'm having trouble finding one that doesn't transmit every bump, crack and pothole directly to my butt - they seem designed to do just this. Some manufacturers even fit firmer suspension just for the British market for some stupid reason. All this Brit wants is a comfy ride. Can anyone who is a recent buyer suggest a mid-price car that might be what I'm looking for?"

Ask an osteopath and you will get Saab but not one on anything above 17in rims or a less than 45 side profile. Its the seats that make the most difference apparently above suspension.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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I've read that the BMWs with active M suspension give the best of both worlds, does anyone have experience of those?"

Beautiful , once you take the run flats off. I'd be out of my bra within 2 miles on run flats. Now it's a much softer drive.

Oh and every garage will tell you that you have to tell your insurance and that it will invalidate any BMW service agreement , it doesn't and the insurers don't care

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"mate has a chrysler 300 which he loves, pick a used one up for @ £5000 with 50000 miles on the clock its different and lots of toys if get the right spec

big though if parking is an issue

Love them, but it's a company car and the choice is limited by the co2 emissions - big Chryslers don't make the list sadly, even the new ones. If I was allowed to use my own car then yes, that's what I'd get."

Didn't realise it had to be new as its a company car.. the superb in the estate version takes some beating as a all rounder but not that cheap when you get a nice spec.. if your company are contract hiring I would do what I used to do and ask the accounts for the name of the contract company and phone then for a list of what you can have at that price..

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Mrs JFL has a Mondeo Titanium X, fits right in your budget and drives like a comfy dream!

She tried the equivalent BMW's and Audi's and neither came close for comfort or trim/spec levels.

She does about 50k miles a year, so it had to be comfortable !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My x-type jag is a very smooth ride, and will definitely buy another jag when im due a new one

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk


"I've just got a new company motor.

It really comfortable, don't feel any bumps in the road at all. All the usual mod cons too. Mpg is double what my last one did and that was a merc!!

...and is it a secret what it actually is? "

Oh sorry, o should have said -

.

It's a MAN TGX 26-360 with full air ride suspension, air ride heated seat, and a 14 litre 360 horsepower Diesel engine

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk


"I've just got a new company motor.

It really comfortable, don't feel any bumps in the road at all. All the usual mod cons too. Mpg is double what my last one did and that was a merc!!

...and is it a secret what it actually is?

Oh sorry, o should have said -

.

It's a MAN TGX 26-360 with full air ride suspension, air ride heated seat, and a 14 litre 360 horsepower Diesel engine "

Oh, and the boot is massive too - 25 feet x 8 feet lmao

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By *averiMan
over a year ago

Swindon to bristol


"I'm asking this here as it might be a good way to get a broad opinion. I'm trying to choose a new car and I'm having trouble finding one that doesn't transmit every bump, crack and pothole directly to my butt - they seem designed to do just this. Some manufacturers even fit firmer suspension just for the British market for some stupid reason. All this Brit wants is a comfy ride. Can anyone who is a recent buyer suggest a mid-price car that might be what I'm looking for?"

Keep clear of low profile tyres.

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