which car to buy?

[Mart54]

Hi, First post on the site
I am hoping to buy a new car and am having trouble deciding what - thought maybe I'd get some better knowledge from here!!

VW Jetta 1.9TDI, Honda Civic 2.2 CDTI or VW Passat 1.9TDI

Which car do you recommend for reliability, MPG and overall quality? The cars are all high mileage (governed by budget) Due to the high mileage I will need to spend money on it when I get it (mainly cambelt and waterpump)?? Dont mind spending some money if the car needs it (peace of mind) but hoping not to spend thousands!!!

My routes that I drive are mainly town driving with a/b roads and 2 long motorway journeys a week....

Thanks

[anonymous-user]

I suggest you use the search function, the merits of those cars have been discussed many times and there are several threads covering them from the last few months alone (although golf not Jetta, but they're the same)

[Mart54]

charltjr said:

I suggest you use the search function, the merits of those cars have been discussed many times and there are several threads covering them from the last few months alone (although golf not Jetta, but they're the same)

Thanks - I have read some threads so far regarding the cars, but was hoping to get some more recent opinions as everyone has different views..

[ZX10R NIN]

What's your budget?

How many miles do you do per year? If it's below 12k then I'd be looking for a petrol.

[talksthetorque]

Have you sat in a Civic - I couldn't get comfy - Not a problem I've had with many cars.

[Mart54]

ZX10R NIN said:

What's your budget?

How many miles do you do per year? If it's below 12k then I'd be looking for a petrol.

Budget is £3500 to £4000 max and I roughly do 15-18k

[Mart54]

talksthetorque said:

Have you sat in a Civic - I couldn't get comfy - Not a problem I've had with many cars.

I haven't as of yet, but was looking at the civic due to its reliable engine

[ZX10R NIN]

If you're looking for a Civic then look for a Type S GT.

2008 Type S GT 80k 140bhp
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

I'd probably go for the Mondeo with it's nicer ride.

2007 Titanium X 80k 140bhp FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2009 Focus Titanium 83k 140bhp
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

An out there choice is an Alfa 159 if it's the 2.4 then they're a very strong drivetrain the suspension bushes are a bit soft though.

2007 Alfa 159 2.4 Lusso 200bhp 86k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[Mart54]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

What do you think of this, seems to have been looked after well according to the ad...?

[ZX10R NIN]

Mart54 said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

What do you think of this, seems to have been looked after well according to the ad...?

I can't open the link.

[helix402]

Honda-no, cracked manifolds, dmf failures, clutches going, and they drive terribly.

[ZX10R NIN]

Closer to your area:

2007 Mondeo Titanium X 100k 140bhp FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2007 Honda Accord 2.2dti 88k 140bhp FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2007 Mazda 6 Sport 140bhp 83k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[Mart54]

I have been doing extensive research over the past few days and am swaying towards a skoda octavia 1.9tdi!!! I've been looking on autotrader and they all seem to be the 2.0 diesels

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Would you pay that price for that car or is the price a bit much for what it is??

[Mart54]

ZX10R NIN said:

Closer to your area:

2007 Mondeo Titanium X 100k 140bhp FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2007 Honda Accord 2.2dti 88k 140bhp FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2007 Mazda 6 Sport 140bhp 83k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

thanks but all are a bit to much for me engine and trim wise, might have trouble getting insured on them!!!!

[Matt UK]

A Mercedes 2.2 diesel with the auto box is good for high miles. Mine is beyond 200,000 is used on a daily basis and seems to be fine.

[caelite]

Mart54 said:

I have been doing extensive research over the past few days and am swaying towards a skoda octavia 1.9tdi!!! I've been looking on autotrader and they all seem to be the 2.0 diesels

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Would you pay that price for that car or is the price a bit much for what it is??

Haha all the old pd 1.9s have been snatched up by taxi drivers now, theres always a load for sale with interstellar mileage. 2.0 CR diesel is still a good motor. Not as bombproof as the 1.9 (which DID have a few niggles) but still good.

[Mart54]

I have found what I am looking for, am hoping to look at it on Monday or Tuesday http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Would you trust that ad, or is it too good to be true? cambelt changed at 50k?? I dont mind travelling 100 miles to buy it....

[benjijames28]

Looks OK. I would expect it to need cam belt doing again. And surely that clutch won't be around much longer

[ZX10R NIN]

+1 to the above, expect to replace the cambelt asap & also expect the clutch & bushes to need replacing to.

[helix402]

Good choice. I service one of these with 220k. It had a new dmf/clutch/turbo around 100k. Super drive.