So, my mom's shopping for a new car since her lease on her E-class is about to end. She can't get a new E-class because of some changes in the company car plan which now dictate that you can only chose from cars that produce less than 175g/km CO2 (or was it 172 ? whatever). So she HAS to downsize.
It's between the Lexus IS220d and the Peugeot 407 coupé now. BMW 3-series is an option as well but she already had 2 or 3 of those so she doensn't really want another one.
The Lexus is the "Business" versions which is full option except for Xenon and rainsensor, which is retarded (also no sunroof). She really wants that rain sensor. The Peugeot: full option except for the sunroof OR the extra leather pack (getting both of them would be out budget). The 407 does come with turning Xenons and that rainsensor.
We drove them both, the Lexus is really small in the back, the 407 Coupé is a coupé but still pretty large in the back. Either way, she's always in the car by herself. The boot on the lexus is pretty damn small as well, I think the 407's boot is larger. The windows on the Lexus are pretty small and visibility is mediocre, but so is the visibility on the 407. The 407 has a HUGE ass and it's pretty hard to judge where the car ends and begins (it's longer than the 407 station wagon!). But it does have front and back parking assist so I guess it doens't matter (the lexus has a camera).
The lexus is off course rear wheel drive but I don't think she really cares. It's a lot more powerfull tough. But, both cars will do 160kmh without a problem and that's all that matters to her. I am somewhat afraid of build quality issues on the 407..
It all boils down to, yet another, 4-door or a coupé.
What would you guys choose and why ?