Dear Lawrence, I’m doing nearly 150 miles a day and want a refined motorway cruiser. Top efficiency is a must. What should I consider for £16,000?
Eddie Smyth, E-mail
Contact: Lawrence_Allan@dennis.co.uk
CARS
BMW 3 Series
FOR: Great to drive, upmarket cabin, stylish
AGAINST: Least spacious choice, expensive
WHILE the BMW 3 Series is at home on a B-road, it’s also a great long-distance companion. Aerodynamic tweaks to the frugal EfficientDynamics model make for claimed 68.9mpg economy, and you should easily hit the high 50s in the real world.
The cabin is upmarket and comfortable, while the punchy diesel, smooth ride and air of refinement mean its high price tag looks reasonable. We found a 2014 320d ED with 38,000 miles for £15,450.
VW Passat
FOR: Quiet, comfortable, spacious, solid
AGAINST:…
