What daily driver for the city?

More information needed, you in the south, northeast, Midwest, cali?

Snow, ice, or dirt roads?

Always in the city or are you commuting ?

 

Fiat 500 Abarth?
Subaru WRX?



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Is parking an issue? Smart car if only driving low speed urban. Can park anywhere and new model is huge improvement over old. 2 doors or 4? Mini cooper jcw even bigger and more performance than abarth. Ford focus rs awd with big performance but only stick which stinks in b to b traffic. Vw gti or r32 has dct trans. Bmw m2? Audi rs3? alfa guilia? Sooo many to choose from.

 

The Audi TT (base model, not the TTS or the TTRS) offers these advantages:

1) it's small (only 165" long);
2) it has a hatchback for easy loading;
3) it has rear seats for the convenience of tossing stuff like a jacket, gym bag, etc.;
4) the rear seat backs fold down to increase storage space,
5) it has Quattro all-wheel drive for good all-weather traction; and
6) it has four-cylinder fuel economy.

Perhaps most importantly, it has a "comfort" ride setting that provides a more compliant ride over rough roads, and the base model also has 18" wheels as standard equipment (even though 19" wheels are an option most people choose) which have higher sidewalls, thereby providing a more compliant ride, as well.

It's too bad that Peugeots and Citroens aren't sold in the US anymore; they were known for luxurious, soft rides.

Good luck with your search.

 

If a new Audi TT is too expensive as a daily driver, perhaps a used, low-mileage Volvo C30? I've never driven one so I can't testify as to its ride, but it does offer some of the same advantages as the Audi TT (two doors, hatchback, etc.).

Just a thought.

 

Ride quality? Very easy, look lexus or lincoln. Done.

 

Also new road & track pcoy issue had 720s and Bentley in same test. Said mac has better ride quality than bentley. Maybe trade in the ferrari for mac and forget the 2nd car ccompletely!

 

If you are driving it almost exclusively in the city and have access to 120V power in your garage then a BMW I3 would be perfect. Why?
1. Getting gas in most cities is a PITA, and you can fully charge an I3 overnight on a standard outlet and only a three or four hours max if you are only driving 20 or so miles a day.
2. Gas engines don't like the wear and tear of city driving while electric cars don't care,
3. BMW i3 can fit just about anywhere
4. They have composite panels so you don't have to worry about door dings
5. They use regenerative braking so you won't be replacing brakes all the time in the stop and go life of city traffic
6. 0-30 they are actually the fastest car in the BMW range! This acceleration is extremely usable in a city environment
7. You can pick up a 2015 model with low mileage and still under warranty in the teens! That includes the models with the range extender gas engine backup motor

I know they are not the best looking cars, but they are fun to drive and have great interiors. I used one as a loaner not too long ago and my friends and I, who are all car guys, thought it was a ton of fun.

 

Was reading through this thread and thinking I would say exactly that: BMW i3.

But you could also say fiat 500e. Or Tesla model 3- those who have received theirs are very happy.

Or, if you want cheap and American then the volt or Cadillac cvE are also ok

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fiat and mini both have compromised ride comfort

i say lexus, lincoln, or even buick all have best ride

 

What about a Chevy Volt? It's comfortable & does not attract attention.

 

As much as I don't like Tesla, I really don't see a better alternative for heavy traffic/city/short distances.

 

exhibit A

 

is it still hybrid? v8 conversion? still looks good either way

 

series hybrid

 

I use a Tesla S since 2013.

Perfect for me.

Kai

 

I had this same predicament and went with a Golf GTI, am very happy with it. DSG is great in town and its easier to park with the hatchback. Rides well with none of the problems my previous city car (Mini Cooper S) had over bumps and potholes. Also great carrying capacity and bike racks if needed.