WhatCar - Diesel suggestions....
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I'm after something like a VW/Audit/Seat/Skoda 1.9 tdi - size relatively uninmportant - will consider a Polo or a Passat shape
must have air-con and nearer enough 12month MOT, pretty flexible about everything else - would like something capable of circa 50mpg for long trips
Mileage absolutely not an issue - as long as there is evidence of regular servicing
Absolutely nothing french
Is there anything obvious I'm missing?
Cheers
must have air-con and nearer enough 12month MOT, pretty flexible about everything else - would like something capable of circa 50mpg for long trips
Mileage absolutely not an issue - as long as there is evidence of regular servicing
Absolutely nothing french
Is there anything obvious I'm missing?
Cheers
Audi A4 1.9 TDi
E36 BMW 318 Tds
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130
Mercedes C250 TD
Mercedes E300 TD (not as economical as you'd like, but a nice motor otherwise.)
Saab 9-3 2.2 TiD
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi 110
Toyota Avensis D4-D
Vauxhall Omega 2.2 DTi
VW Passat 1.9 TDi
Volvo S40 1.9D
E36 BMW 318 Tds
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130
Mercedes C250 TD
Mercedes E300 TD (not as economical as you'd like, but a nice motor otherwise.)
Saab 9-3 2.2 TiD
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi 110
Toyota Avensis D4-D
Vauxhall Omega 2.2 DTi
VW Passat 1.9 TDi
Volvo S40 1.9D
What sort of budget?
These run well
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
and I believe the owner is a nice chap...
These run well
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
and I believe the owner is a nice chap...
FamilyDub said:
The 1.9 TDI is a bit rough - our A3 1.9 TDI made a lot of noise, but didn't really go anywhere...
Stretching to a 140hp 2.0 is a much better idea, if you can.
Early 2.0TDi engines are a world of hurt. Injectors, porus heads, breaking engine mounts. Unless you're buying a 2.0TDI built in 2007 or later, then go with the 1.9TDI every time.Stretching to a 140hp 2.0 is a much better idea, if you can.
HellDiver said:
FamilyDub said:
The 1.9 TDI is a bit rough - our A3 1.9 TDI made a lot of noise, but didn't really go anywhere...
Stretching to a 140hp 2.0 is a much better idea, if you can.
Early 2.0TDi engines are a world of hurt. Injectors, porus heads, breaking engine mounts. Unless you're buying a 2.0TDI built in 2007 or later, then go with the 1.9TDI every time.Stretching to a 140hp 2.0 is a much better idea, if you can.
FamilyDub said:
HellDiver said:
FamilyDub said:
The 1.9 TDI is a bit rough - our A3 1.9 TDI made a lot of noise, but didn't really go anywhere...
Stretching to a 140hp 2.0 is a much better idea, if you can.
Early 2.0TDi engines are a world of hurt. Injectors, porus heads, breaking engine mounts. Unless you're buying a 2.0TDI built in 2007 or later, then go with the 1.9TDI every time.Stretching to a 140hp 2.0 is a much better idea, if you can.
Sods Law said:
What sort of budget?
These run well
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
and I believe the owner is a nice chap...
Budget is a max of £1800. Mmm. Nice. I really like the look of the Bora.These run well
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
and I believe the owner is a nice chap...
ipsg.glf said:
y2blade said:
I looked at the lot and went for a Volvo S60 D5
very happy with it
good call. How much? Spec? very happy with it
go for a "SE"..they are fully spec'd
the engine is a real peach, a mile away from the VAG powered cars I looked at before I realised these were in the same price band (I had 3-4k to spend on a diesel).....the seats and cabin are as you'd expect from a Volvo (very comfy and a lovely place to spend the miles)
don't be put off by high mileage, as long as you have service history these cars are good for it
you are looking at around £3k for one
any specific questions please feel free to ask
mine
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