subk2002
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| posted on 2/8/04 at 09:47 PM |
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What diesel to get ??
Im looking at changing my everyday car.
I want to go for a diesel. It will need to tow the kit about and be pretty quick aswell Iv got about 7k to spend.
Any suggestions??
Cheers Drew
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JoelP
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| posted on 2/8/04 at 09:51 PM |
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spend 700 and have my primera diesel off me! r reg, 700 quid, what more could you want? except a tow bar, which it doesnt have...
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rizla
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| posted on 2/8/04 at 09:55 PM |
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get a peugeot,the xud engine is the best with hdi(common rail)
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colibriman
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| posted on 2/8/04 at 10:46 PM |
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and whats your current everyday car Drew..??
answer this and its now a blatant for sale ad....
unless you already have a buyer for it....
nice car it is too......
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 06:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rizla
get a peugeot,the xud engine is the best with hdi(common rail)
I did a return trip from Penzance to Bristol in a 2.0 HDI 806, the thing only did 28mpg, probably a bit more economical is driven slowly, but I never
did get the knack of that!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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ned
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 08:42 AM |
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vw bora 1.9tdi PD 115se 6 speed is what I've been pondering. they are around for £7k though you have to look. it is low on insurance too. the
130 and 150bhp modesl go up on insurance groups a bit.
The peugeot/citroen hdi engine is ok, but I found the 110 unit in a 307 a bit of a disappointment. 307's do handle well though. You'd get
a very nice late 306 dturbo in hdi form for £7k or less.
I've also driven the new focus 115tdci which was quite nice, though not sure it'd be down in your price bracket yet.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Rob Lane
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 09:37 AM |
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Don't rule out a Volvo S40 1.9td. 50mpg all round.
7k will get a very nice example.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 10:20 AM |
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Get a Volvo, then the police won't hate you when your speeding . We have a Volvo V70 D5 (probably a bit out of your price range) but it can go
from 30-70mph in 8.0secs (faster than the T5), it'll average 45mpg and it can tow 2-tonnes (the same as a LR Discovery). That shows how well
volvo build diesel estates.
Adam
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paulbeyer
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 10:21 AM |
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Shame you are in Scotland Drew, my mate has a Focus for sale here in Bristol. Here is the text from the autotrader web site.............
2001 FORD FOCUS Hatchback 1.8 TDi CL 5dr
Metalic Black. Anti theft system, Central locking, Electric windows, Passenger airbag, Driver airbag, Ford 12 spoke Alloy wheels, CD player, Climate
pack (heated front screen, mirrors & air conditioning. Excellent Condition. 28000 miles. £6900.
It's a really nice car - like new.
7 out of 10 people suffer with hemorrhoids. Does that mean the other 3 enjoy them?
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BMF
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 10:34 AM |
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I have a company 5 door Golf Mk4 TDI 130 6 speed.
I drive everywhere at 90, and still have averaged over 46MPG over 10,000 miles! On a trip I get 48-52 MPG.
Bloody quick as well, superb car!
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zilspeed
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 11:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by subk2002
Im looking at changing my everyday car.
I want to go for a diesel. It will need to tow the kit about and be pretty quick aswell Iv got about 7k to spend.
Any suggestions??
Cheers Drew
Anything with a VW 1.9 PD engine in it.
They're as strong as an OX and reasonably economical with it - I average a whisker under 40mpg with permanent 4WD. I believe a 2WD manages
around 50 on average.
Bear in mind that a tow car has to be fairly substantial in order to tow a car trailer - you don't want the tail wagging the dog.
This of course leads us the inevitable conclusion that you want a Passat PD130 4Motion - obviously, cos I've got one.
But It's a bit of a culture shock after a Scooby, so I imagine not :-)
Anyway, you're welcome to epxerience mine with the trailer and car on the back if you like.
PS. If your car is standard - I know, most aren't - the VW PD130 engine makes 15lb/ft more torque than yours does - 229lb/ft. It comes in at
1900rpm as well.
(I get the feeling I trot this out to everybody - must be trying to justify myself )
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subk2002
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 12:00 PM |
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My current car is a subaru impreza 2.0 turbo
There we go colin
I like the vw gt tdi and the audi a4 tdi.
But im not sure.
Keep them coming
Drew
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chriscook
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 06:29 PM |
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Esso's!!!
Seriously my 306DTurbo goes significantly further on a tank of esso diesel than any other - as much as 10%. Safeway's comes a very close second
and is much nearer to me than the nearest esso garage - it's probably supplied by Esso.
(sorry - went a bit off topic there but i thought i'd throw it in anyway!)
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Rob Lane
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 06:40 PM |
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Trouble is most of the above don't come near £7k price range as a newish model.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 07:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by subk2002
My current car is a subaru impreza 2.0 turbo
Drew
never mind
get something good next time
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white130d
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| posted on 3/8/04 at 08:33 PM |
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Trooper
Howz about a nice Isuzu Trooper, say mid 90's version, approx 38 MPG and will surely tow the kit around. I get that kinda mileage with a 2.8
TDi trooper engine in an old Rover....
David
"There's only 2 things that money can't buy, and that's true love and home grown tomatos" Guy Clark
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marktigere1
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 09:42 AM |
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I run a Nissan Almera 2.0D on BioDiesel! (Veg oil)
Runs a treat. Smells like a chippy though.
But at 77p litre, who cares!!! (Bl**dy tax man. Should be less than 50p ltr!!)
If a bolt is stuck force it.
If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway!!!
(My Dad 1991)
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 10:03 AM |
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whats the point when real diesel is 81p?
atb
steve
quote:
Originally posted by marktigere1
I run a Nissan Almera 2.0D on BioDiesel! (Veg oil)
Runs a treat. Smells like a chippy though.
But at 77p litre, who cares!!! (Bl**dy tax man. Should be less than 50p ltr!!)
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timf
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 10:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
whats the point when real diesel is 81p?
atb
steve
red diesel and kitty litter
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ned
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 10:36 AM |
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kitty litter?
beware, I've got yellow skin
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 10:37 AM |
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is this where its filtered thro the stuff to take the colour out?
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timf
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 10:44 AM |
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might be
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ned
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 11:25 AM |
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so wood or clay based litter then? (we have 2 kittens at the moment )
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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timf
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 11:30 AM |
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i have been told the catsan litter is the best one to use
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 4/8/04 at 11:31 AM |
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i have a better way, and it costs nowt.
its called a company fuel card.
atb
steve
ok, so I pay about 70 quid a month tax on the fuel, but thats for 25k miles a year...
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