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Jan 31, 2015 15:42:41 GMT
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Hiya guys and girls. My mate is a painter and uses his car for his job. He's looking for a diesel estate for under 4k. What would you lovely people suggest? I know this is not quite so retro a question, but you lot know your stuff :-)
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THE_Liam
Yorkshire and The Humber
If at first you don't succeed... HAMMERS.
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Jan 31, 2015 16:43:16 GMT
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Mercedes S124 300TD  |
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Jan 31, 2015 16:44:30 GMT
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I'd be buying a van for about a grand and use the rest for something decent that wont get ruined.
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Jan 31, 2015 19:30:26 GMT
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Volvo V40.
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Best diesel estate under 4k?retrolegends
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Jan 31, 2015 19:39:29 GMT
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New shape Mondeo estates really take some beating for value for money and there Mahoosive. To keep it retro though a Merc.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a |
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m30rmf
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Jan 31, 2015 20:59:18 GMT
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Volvo v70 d5, had mine nearly 4 years, spend couple hundred on polybushes and it will surprise a few hot hatches around the twistys......
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Jan 31, 2015 23:01:33 GMT
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Cheers for the quick replies. My mate's been sniffing around the 2004-10 Astra 1.9 and the Ford Focus estates. Worth buying, or not?
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Toyota Avensis you couldn't want more as a car it just does everything right and won't ask for anything other consumables.
Dull as dish washer water but it will last for ever and a day.
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Some days you just need to take a grinder to an inanimate object, just to make your day a tiny bit better!!
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Another good shout there, LaP205. I'm compiling a nice list. so far. If anyone else has any ideas, please feel free to add them |
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recarouk
Yorkshire and The Humber
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passat wagon with a PD engine, will run and run and run aslong as its serviced properly  |
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recarouk
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Great work, recarouk. Many thanks. I'll pass all of this on to my mate EDIT: What manifold needs to be replaced on the Vectra? And what sort of noises do you get from the clutch on those if they are on their way out? |
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recarouk
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Great work, recarouk. Many thanks. I'll pass all of this on to my mate EDIT: What manifold needs to be replaced on the Vectra? And what sort of noises do you get from the clutch on those if they are on their way out? its the inlet manifold buddy, basically they have a swirl bar attached like so:  see those black mountings, they are basically made of plastic which vibrates itself to death and then the bar falls off, a new one is a few hundred quid, but a lot of the boys on the Vectra forums are either doing a cheap fix using B&Q washers, or some are having the manifold welded up instead to blank them off. in terms of clutch noise it will knock and rattle if its going out, its hard to tell on some of them because the CDTI engine can be quite agricultural sounding so hearing noises isnt easy, but give it a good poke around, ideally 2 of you, one inside, one out, get the bite on the clutch and listen for any knocking rattling or whining outside which could indicate its on its way out. they do a 120BHP CDTI engine too, its only an 8 valve and it doesnt have that crappy manifold to worry about, it does however seem to suffer injector problems and the same clutch issues, so i'd still opt for a 150 just look down and see if it has a shiney manifold (changed/fixed/etc) and you should be good for a wee while. Estate will also have the joyful DPF filter in it, best advice is gut it, straight pipe through, weld it all back up, have the car mapped and the DPF cycle removed, you're close to 200bhp then and believe me these buggers shift. the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 both share the same engines, 1.9 is the same CDTI engine although I'm not 100% it has the same manifold, again bargains to be had and the saabs look a bit more special in my opinion but i think the boot layout is different so you don't get as much space |
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Cheers again, matey (You should write a book!)
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recarouk
Yorkshire and The Humber
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 i just like to waffle on buddy, hopefully your mate gets something decent |
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I wouldn't spend 4k on a car to use as a painters van! With the best will in the world it's going to end up ruined, chucking ladders steps etc in and it all day everyday paint and materials going in and out, be far better off with a decent van then at least he could get it signed up for extra advertising. Probably not what you wanted to hear though.
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
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I bought an S210 E320CDi 8 months ago for mixed domestic and work use (Marine engineer carrying out services, repairs etc) and I've been properly impressed with the barge. 40mpg on a run with care and around 30mpg round town/mixed. Plus the ability to tow over 2 tonnes with it and waft around in comfort. Roof bars for long stuff (I've had two 3mtr 1 1/2" propshafts up there) Invest in a decent boot liner to protect the carpets and trim |
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ChasR
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Best diesel estate under 4k?ChasR
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I'd be buying a van for about a grand and use the rest for something decent that wont get ruined. WHS . New shape Mondeo estates really take some beating for value for money and there Mahoosive. To keep it retro though a Merc. MkIV yes. For £4k it will get a roughish one. As for a MkIII I would really go over one with a fine tooth comb. Any doubts about the engine at all and I would walk away ; those engines can be a money pit if they have seen poor quality parts despite 'OE' branded stuff being fitted. For that reason alone I for now would say avoid this choice ; they are a great load lugger though, and a 2.0 petrol may be worth considering . passat wagon with a PD engine, will run and run and run aslong as its serviced properly IMO, the PD is a superb engine ; but I would not touch one without sufficient service history showing what oil was used (PD specific oil). Without those two pre requisites they can eat camshafts and lifters for fun, especially on the earlier cars which had the softer lifters. In working order on V-Power diesel (mine was slightly pricer and less perky on the normal stuff) they will do mid 50s on a swiftish run though, something IME not many diesels can do on either diesel, even the new Insignia courtesy car on the driveway (a 2.0 CDTI 140BHP model) cannot come close ; 49MPG is the best I have seen from it). E46s are not too bad, but they do have a couple of issues: -interior wear is not the best in some areas IME -Lolypop bushes up front can be trashed unless going either genuine or poly -The above also applies for the rear Trailing Arm bushes. -Dual mass flywheels can die on them (but this goes for any diesel with one IME, and is probably more down to how the car is driven). |
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Last Edit: Feb 8, 2015 23:34:39 GMT by ChasR
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hario
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Feb 12, 2015 13:28:23 GMT
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C250TD WAGON woooo
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*S202 C300TD Wagon*
Installed:
OM606 & 722.6, Evo6 IC, S600AMG callipers & 345mm rotors. No catz. Leatherish seats.. Rust..
Future:
DIY manifolds & turbo compound build.
Built IP, & some kind of software. Less rust..
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i just like to waffle on buddy, hopefully your mate gets something decent 
