Are There Any Cheap FUN Diesels?
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309272...
You haven't defined what cheap is. But this could be considered cheap and fun to some people.
You haven't defined what cheap is. But this could be considered cheap and fun to some people.
Would agree with others, considering the budget. R56 Mini diesel, my girlfriend has one and its really quite a nice thing to drive. Theyre overly complicated electronically though is the only thing, hers always has warning lights up.
Another vote for the Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S TDCi, same engine as the Mini (I think?) for a diesel its quite happy to rev (up to about 4.5k revs)
Fabia VRS diesel, but as others have said, it will be tough to find a good one that hasnt been neglected.
I had a Mk5 Golf with the 1.9pd engine, it was only 105hp but you'd get 140ish with a remap, and it was a pretty nice handling car.
Another vote for the Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S TDCi, same engine as the Mini (I think?) for a diesel its quite happy to rev (up to about 4.5k revs)
Fabia VRS diesel, but as others have said, it will be tough to find a good one that hasnt been neglected.
I had a Mk5 Golf with the 1.9pd engine, it was only 105hp but you'd get 140ish with a remap, and it was a pretty nice handling car.
KTMsm said:
Ideally sub 2k
Better mpg
I'm aware that diesels generally aren't fun, hence the question
Polo 1.4tdi or a Golf/Beetle with the 1.9 tdi. 2k is the old £500 banger sadly. You might have to forgo the 'fun' part. Remember a small engined, light petrol won't be that much different than an older small diesel on fuel? Can't comment on the earler mini shape. Better mpg
I'm aware that diesels generally aren't fun, hence the question
I know you say diesel for economy but what about something like this
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311113...
1.2 TSI, should get similar economy cost figures to a diesel considering difference in fuel price.
My wife has a 1.0 TFSI in a Q2 and i regularly get 50mpg out of it on a trip 10miles+ or at least 42 on a short local trip.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311113...
1.2 TSI, should get similar economy cost figures to a diesel considering difference in fuel price.
My wife has a 1.0 TFSI in a Q2 and i regularly get 50mpg out of it on a trip 10miles+ or at least 42 on a short local trip.
VeeReihenmotor6 said:
I know you say diesel for economy but what about something like this
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311113...
1.2 TSI, should get similar economy cost figures to a diesel considering difference in fuel price.
My wife has a 1.0 TFSI in a Q2 and i regularly get 50mpg out of it on a trip 10miles+ or at least 42 on a short local trip.
Good shout! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311113...
1.2 TSI, should get similar economy cost figures to a diesel considering difference in fuel price.
My wife has a 1.0 TFSI in a Q2 and i regularly get 50mpg out of it on a trip 10miles+ or at least 42 on a short local trip.
the majority of £2K diesels are going to be 120K miles plus. At that age and miles any car could throw a dpf, dmf, egr fault that could cost close to £1K to fix.
I'd be looking at NA patrols if possible, less to go wrong.
If you must have a diesel, how about,
Ibiza 2l FR
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Mito
I'd be looking at NA patrols if possible, less to go wrong.
If you must have a diesel, how about,
Ibiza 2l FR
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Mito
At that budget I'd forget the diesel criteria - could well be a false economy between maybe slightly better mpg vs lots of this going wrong.
My daughter has a 2014 Citigo. Little 1.0 petrol engine, manual, 5 door. She regularly gets 50+mpg, it's a fun little car and has been totally reliable. She was away for the whole summer last year and left the car with me. I'd regularly use it cos it was a good drive. I'd stretch the budget a bit and look at one of these.
My daughter has a 2014 Citigo. Little 1.0 petrol engine, manual, 5 door. She regularly gets 50+mpg, it's a fun little car and has been totally reliable. She was away for the whole summer last year and left the car with me. I'd regularly use it cos it was a good drive. I'd stretch the budget a bit and look at one of these.
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