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I'd second the petrol recommendation. Diesels are not good value unless you do tons of miles, and you'll probably get a better deal on petrol second hand too. Its a cleaner better fuel. The Seat diesel engine is a bit old fashioned too.
Nothing wrong with a Focus either, just make sure its a newer one, good cars. Had those on hire too, no complaints.
Personally, I wouldn't buy an A3, I donm't think you get enough for your money.
Afterthought - what about a latest generation Mini? Not sure about budget,but they are brilliant cars, and the new one is quite big, possibly comparable to an A3
Cupra, now you're talking!
Get a petrol, UNLESS you are self employed or business owner and using the car legitimately for work then the Capital Allowances get a big hit for vehicles over 130g/km, virtually forcing people running bigger cars onto diesels. This will change when the Government decide they have to do something about persuading people to go hybrid or petrol.
I have owned a succession of Golf-derived cars. My current one is an oversized, four-wheel drive, 170bhp Diesel monster.
I would go for a VW over an Audi personally.
Don't bother with a diesel unless you do at least 12000 miles a year, it's false economy.
If you drive a manual you should be able to get something on a 2/3 year lease that breaks down to:
~ £1500 deposit
~ £165/month lease
Whats your annual mileage?
You don't mention trim level on the Audi just 5 door sportback.
Which engine are you considering they both come in 3 variants in petrol and diesel depending how fast you like to drive.
Extras ?
Appearance pack and Navigation are a must on the focus?
S Line trim on Audi with nav
Running costs. Audi parts and services are more expensive and insurance costs.
Do you want to carry a lot of stuff, have a premium brand and don't care much about driving dynamics: Get the A3.
Do you not care so much about boot space but want something awesomely fast that responds like it on rails: Get an M135i/M140i
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Now that's probably a testament to what a great car they are mechanically and aesthetically but Audi, to me, and I know this is a snobbish thing to say, is a car people own to make a statement but how can you make that statement when you've got the same motor as most people with a bit of disposable income and have bought a car. Just being honest here but Audi's round here kind of say "posh chav".
Now if you're driving an R8 or something then of course you have the dough to show you're someone in the upper echelons of the tax brackets
That's something that's put me off of A1 - A3 versions of Audi's no matter how superbly they drive. If it were me, like the others I would probably get a VW because Audi is owned by VW along with Skoda, Seat etc and it's pretty much the same internals just a different badge.
VAG.
Snigger.
As you are currently in a Fiesta, test drive a Fiesta ST, even if it isn't a consideration due to practical reasons. It'll put a smile on your face.