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Buying a car with lower emissions - what's best?

I want to buy a new car with lower emissions. I travel about 30,000 miles a year, which includes my 80 mile round commute. I have £30,000 to spend and would like something fun, with low BIK tax and good fuel economy. I'm considering a Honda CRV 1.6D and Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 and 2.0D and the A5. The new Audi A3 convertible is a bit of a wild card choice. What would you recommend?

Asked on 15 November 2013 by Robbox

Answered by Honest John
A BMW 320dED with a set of winter tyres for the colder months or a Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv D 150 SE-L that comes on 17-inch wheels with 55 profile tyres that are apparently ok in the snow. I have one but I have yet to try it in the snow.

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