Top Company Cars Through The Years
Company cars are ten a penny, though which are the ones that really stand out and that we remember as the legends of this time and the past?
Company cars are one of the most common sorts of cars on our roads. In the past the company car created an impression, was comfortable and also was a status symbol of success for someone in business.
Company cars need to be comfortable for travelling long miles, reliable for the same reason and also have certain flair about them, to ensure the driver is happy in his automobile. We look at the cars throughout the last few decades and bring from the grave the spectres of some of the company cars of the past and why they were popular.
Vauxhall Cavalier
The large Vauxhall family car was sold between the years of 1975 – 1995 and was a very common machine among the company car drivers in the 1980s. The car offered a comfortable drive, was quite attractive, had some panache and came in a wide range of shapes, styles and engine sizes to suit a variety of company needs.
The end of the Cavalier was the end of an era for Vauxhall as well as many company car drivers as it was the last car to be created and made by Vauxhall, in future they would just be rebadged Opel’s.
Ford Mondeo
The Ford Mondeo replaced the Sierra and instantly became a hit. The car was a well engineered machine with a certain amount of flair and also had Ford’s penchant for innovation. The car has run from the mid 90s and is still a very popular car for the company element to this day.
Ford has evolved with every model and the car manages to offer an exciting drive with top class comfort for those that drive long distances.
BMW 3 Series E30
For the more upmarket and also the sporty whiz kid there was the 3 Series E30 which ran from the mid 80s until the early 90s. The car was favoured due to its sporty appeal and reliability. It also had the credibility of being a BMW – ‘the Ultimate Driving Machine’ – as it was termed.
This car is still common with enthusiasts and it is still easy to pick a good one up for a few thousand pounds and live out your younger company car years if you wish.
Audi A4
The A4 was also a reps dream and Audi car leasing in general has always been popular. The car offered and still does offer a different feeling than that of its German counterpart – the BMW 3 Series. The car is built on a reputation of innovation, strength and reliability and although very similar to its brother in the company car stakes the VW Passat, it is seen as much more desirable as a company car. The cars huge fuel tank and its penchant for comfort make it a company car that is desired by everyone from the mid 20s sales man to the more distinguished middle manager with a family.
