Just been informed that I got the job I was interviewed for the other day. Very happy and means I'm not going to become another unemployed
grad!
It does mean however that I think I'm going to have to get another car more suitable to the miles Im going to be doing. Currently have a 306 gti6
which I love (been very reliable, great fun and pretty economica given its class) but it just isn't quite frugal enough. My thoughts are hovering
around around something German and tdi powered. But open to suggestions.
- 1500 pounds max, possibly a touch more if its a total bargain.
- 55-60mpg achieveable on long runs.
- option to use as tow car for moderate weight towing.
What do people reckon?
Congrats on getting the job!
How many miles do you think you'll be doing?
I reckon it's better to keep what you have for a good 6 months into the job and then you'll have a better idea of the sort of travelling
you'll be doing.
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Originally posted by StevieB
I reckon it's better to keep what you have for a good 6 months into the job and then you'll have a better idea of the sort of travelling you'll be doing.
get pat the first 3 or 4 months then think about it, at least you will know wether you like the job and equally that the emplyer wants you to stay
All sensible comments. Thanks
My only thinking towards doing it sooner rather than later was that I'm currently doing significant miles in the job I'm in until Xmas after
which new new one starts. It's looking as though ill have to do 40 miles each way.
In your position I'd reckomend waiting a little while to see how things go like the above which has the added benefit of allowing you to save up
some more money.
You might be better off putting a deposit on a new car as it will be likely be more frugal and you have the added advantages of not having to pass
MOT's and a full warranty (And the Peugeot just add fuel sceme looks brilliant with insurance and breakdown cover consolidated into the one
package).
I'll go against the flow say buy an old VAG 1.9tdi.
I did this about 3 years ago when i moved jobs (skoda octavia), saved me lots of money. Probably saved me £600 in the first 3 months.
Car is probably still worth around £1600, but it's absolutely solid even with 168k miles.
Car will probably pay for itself in a year.
^^^^
Any good?
SAAB 9-3 TiD lots of whistles and bells for your (not much) money.
IIRC the engine is manufactured by Alfa and needs to be driven like you stole it for best results.
Worth a look. Lots of indies around and good, cheapish servicing and parts supply.
And before others say it's a Vectra with different clothes there's no denying that but sum total is an accomplished all-rounder.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe 
No company car or car, fuel allowance, i would factor that into the job offer, if simply commuting to an office then get the most frugal, anything else the comapany will wnat a say eg 5 doors etc
I got a friend who's finishing Uni next year and the place he works(They're funding him and giving him a job after) for have all kinds of rules about what car you can come to work in. He said the main one was the car had to be less than 8 years old and had to be propperly cleaned regularly.
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You might be better off putting a deposit on a new car as it will be likely be more frugal and you have the added advantages of not having to pass MOT's and a full warranty (And the Peugeot just add fuel sceme looks brilliant with insurance and breakdown cover consolidated into the one package).
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I got a friend who's finishing Uni next year and the place he works(They're funding him and giving him a job after) for have all kinds of rules about what car you can come to work in. He said the main one was the car had to be less than 8 years old and had to be propperly cleaned regularly.
Thanks for all the comments guys/sale offers.
The passat option sounds sensible and you get a lot of spec for your money in comparison to say a golf. Just not sure I can bring myself to buy a car
quite that sensible just yet but we'll see. Though VAG TDis look the most promising.
Company car... One day maybe! Its an engineering position after all 
If you can do without the towing capacity, get an Audi A2 TDI. I've got an LPG powered one and do 50 miles each way 4 times a week with it. Saves
me $hedloads of cash that can now go towards the fun car.
You will need to get used to the lack of performace though....
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Originally posted by Danozeman
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I got a friend who's finishing Uni next year and the place he works(They're funding him and giving him a job after) for have all kinds of rules about what car you can come to work in. He said the main one was the car had to be less than 8 years old and had to be propperly cleaned regularly.
My father inlaw is the same, he has to have a car less than 5 years old and keep it clean. But he does get a car allowance.
[Edited on 13/11/10 by Danozeman]
My mate works for an electricity supplier, and he was told that flouting the rules can earn you anything from loosing parking priviledges to dismissal. I don't know how much of that is strictly true or how close they stick to the rules, thats just from what he's told me.
Decided to re-ignite this thread as I really need to get a more economical car, particularly as the current one doesnt seem to be appreciating the
excessive miles!!
So original requirements still stand though I think I'm going to spend a bit more money on it.
Mainly considering the MK4 Golf TDI 110/115. Has anyone got any real world MPG figure for either of these models?
Would also like peoples suggestions on other cars of a similar class.
Cheers
Andy
my daily drive is a golf GT TDi year 2000 so its an old banger to most
mines got 117k miles on the clock
in the winter round town driving etc I see 38mpg, in the summer probably 42-45mpg
for commuting, ie about 15 miles of dual carriageway I can see a normal 48mpg
and on a run, ie the motorway etc, highly dependant on speed, but mines better on fuel at 80 than at 65-70
have averaged 52mpg on a drive from Devon to Southend, that was 276 miles in 3 hr 27 minutes
they do seem to run cold, its a total pain in the arse in the winter, remeber to put a hat and gloves in the car LOL
in the summer they stay warm and deffo give better fuel economy.
I paid silly cheap for mine about 6 months ago, its not a sports car but it goes well enough, it looks smart, its well built and I doubt I will lose
much money on it over the next year or so.
only tip I found is keep the revs below 2k, this is about 75-80 in 6th gear anyway, and the fuel economy is better
a £300 remap makes a huge difference to the 115bhp models, if I could afford it I would have it done, my neighbors car, the reason I bought one, went
up to over 130bhp, torque went up a good dollop too, and he gets about 3-5mpg better than me, and with diesel at £1.36 per litre, every little helps
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Originally posted by andylancaster3000
Decided to re-ignite this thread as I really need to get a more economical car, particularly as the current one doesnt seem to be appreciating the excessive miles!!
So original requirements still stand though I think I'm going to spend a bit more money on it.
Mainly considering the MK4 Golf TDI 110/115. Has anyone got any real world MPG figure for either of these models?
Would also like peoples suggestions on other cars of a similar class.
Cheers
Andy
I still say basic jap cars are the most affordable and reliable cars you can possably buy, if that is you are only after something to get you from A to B without having to push. Most are very bland and unexciting to drive though but do have loads of creature comforts.
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Originally posted by mookaloid
I used to get about 45mpg out of my old golf 110 tdgti which included quite a bit of motorway work
my co car is a WRX, just don't know what to get next as the costs and tax keep going up and up and up!
I am also supposed to keep it clean, but often have better things to do,...