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Mar 19, 2007 17:51:35 GMT
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As most of you are aware I've sold the Scirocco and am in need of a new daily.
Here's my criteria:
Ideally a diesel / would consider a small cc petrol
Economical
Good enough to do 500 miles of motorway driving a week
Low maintenance cost
Reliable
Comfy
Budget £2k..
I've been thinking about 306's, Golf's, Astra's etc...suggestions please!
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 I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Mar 19, 2007 17:59:07 GMT
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:)Skoda Octavia TDi would fit the bill IMO.  |
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Mar 19, 2007 18:02:34 GMT
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dave rapid beat me to it!
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Mar 19, 2007 18:05:32 GMT
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or a fabia - dunno if you can get them for £2k, but if you can pick up an octavia then surely you can get a fabia?
Tash's Fabia is the best handling FWD ive driven!
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Mar 19, 2007 18:17:15 GMT
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what happened to the dayvan idea?  |
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Mar 19, 2007 18:22:08 GMT
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what happened to the dayvan idea? We bought a 150bhp Diesel Vectra estate instead! |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Mar 19, 2007 18:27:11 GMT
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Recomend my daily driver Pug 306 Dturbo HDi My current record is 670 miles on a full tank No bull.group 5 insurance and very reliable for a french car ;D
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jdmini
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Mar 19, 2007 19:25:18 GMT
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306 tdi
i've a 1.9 tdi and it's fantastic, i've managed nearly 60mpg and they're fast cars too. mines a p reg, and it feels safe, sporty and big for a small car. i expect the later hdi's are better as someone above suggested. they're really really great cars, you won't regret it mate.
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SteB
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Mar 19, 2007 19:32:10 GMT
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Ive just bought a VW Bora TDI (PD130, 6spd etc.) and its another world compared to nearly every other car ive driven - it eats motorway miles - cruises at 90mph whilst still doing 45+mpg. If you could stretch another 500 quid or so you might be able to get one of the early ones (110 Non-PD, 5 speeder, still v.economical).
Failing that, Mk3 Golf TDIs are bullet proof and silly cheap at the moment, and it appears they only come in Dragon Green and 5 door with black steelies - approaching 'teh win' ?
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Last Edit: Mar 19, 2007 19:33:16 GMT by SteB
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Mar 19, 2007 19:37:51 GMT
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A TDCI Focus.
They handle really well, the TDCI motors are quiet and smooth, and because there's zillions of them on the trader, they're nice and cheap.
Equally, my mate has a 1.9 306dT and he reckons it handles as well as the brand spanky new RenaultSport Clio 172/182s he had prior to it. Obv. straight line speed isn't as good but he flings it through the bends and loves it. Paid £700 las year on a 'P' plate and is only getting rid to get something bigger for his newly expanded family. I can have a word if you fancy it as he needs to sell it pretty soon.....? It's black, done 164k I think, alloys and half leather - some chips and marks but a good driver.
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Last Edit: Mar 19, 2007 19:45:03 GMT by Pillock
Never trust a man
Who names himself Trevor.
Or one day you might find
He's not a real drug dealer.
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Mar 19, 2007 19:48:35 GMT
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Failing that, Mk3 Golf TDIs are bullet proof and silly cheap at the moment, and it appears they only come in Dragon Green and 5 door with black steelies - approaching 'teh win' ? :)Without meaning to offend any Mk3 Golf owners I've found them to be quite fragile. Mk 2's are far more bullet proof IMO and experiences. |
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Mar 19, 2007 19:50:50 GMT
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my best mates got a MK3 diesel golf. it rocks over 140k - might be around 180k now - and just eats miles.
even when things break, they don't break enough to stop the car going!
from my experience i'd call them bulletproof!
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