Paul372 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Looking at getting rid of our 2007 Ford Focus its just not big enough, so I want a manual 2.0 diesel estate with leather, must be reliable budget 7-10k, was looking at the Volvo v50 2.0 r design diesel but I read on parkers guide that they have had a lot of recalls, anyone had any experience with them. I was also looking at the Honda Accord gt estate but the misses hate them so that's out of the picture, can anyone recommend any nice reliable 2.0l diesel estate view and opinions would be great help thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 V50 is based on a focus isn't it? Much like the C30?! You won't get much more room from a V50, they're a very small estate. Go for an octavia Vrs estate. Nippy, 50mpg easy, massive boot, etc. Mondeo titanium x sport with the 2.2 tdci? I've got a 2012 superb estate, lightly modified, it's looks awesome, has the same 170bhp engine as in the Vrs diesel, amazing spec, comfy, refined, honestly it's an amazing car. Don't know if you'll get a good one in your budget though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 That's my superb....They don't get much bigger either. Biggest boot in class and rear legroom like a limo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulj1 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Mate of mine had V50 on a 58 plate iirc ecu shit it's self and that caused permanent damage to the gear box was going to cost around 5k to fix it according to the garage so hello we buy any car.com and hello Ford kugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/GazDoran/_3_zpsbdxucig2.jpeg That's my superb....They don't get much bigger either. Biggest boot in class and rear legroom like a limo! That's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/GazDoran/_3_zpsbdxucig2.jpeg That's my superb....They don't get much bigger either. Biggest boot in class and rear legroom like a limo! I had one for work for a month or 2 was a superb (greenline 1.6TDI) had every extra youd would want and i managed to get 60mpg and all my work tools/gear in the boot with out the back seats down. Great car if i had the budget and wasn't saving id have one as a daily. the 1.6 was surprisingly pokey too Mine was full leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 thats looks lovely mate does it have leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Wouldn't touch anything VAG. Or Merc. Or BMW. They break. A lot. Ans cost a lot when they break. Saab's don't seem too bad, it is pretty much a Vectra. But if I had that money and required that criteria, I'd go and buy an Avensis. Anything Toyota, Kia, Hyundai or even Mitsubishi pretty much. Remember, anything with a Diesel Particulate Filter's gonna cost money later down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What about new newer shape Honda Accord? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 I did look at the Toyota avensis but it's hard to find one with leather trim, they seem a bit dated, don't all new diesel engines have dpf, I know a few people that have there dpf removed but what problems could this cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 I really like the Hondas but the misses hates them, she thinks there old people's cars lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I really like the Hondas but the misses hates them, she thinks there old people's cars lol Great for reliability though. And thats what you're going to want in a family car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 What about the Mazda 6 2.2d sport estate are they any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I did look at the Toyota avensis but it's hard to find one with leather trim, they seem a bit dated, don't all new diesel engines have dpf, I know a few people that have there dpf removed but what problems could this cause They do come up, might be worth trawling Toyota dealers, or maybe Pm wattwatt as he's a sales manager for a Toyota dealership. Yeah, all newer diesels will be DPF equipped, and removal is now illegal and an MOT failure. But choose your weapon wisely, do some research into which vehicles kill DPF's for fun. Anything from the continent will give you more grief, that I can guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What about the Mazda 6 2.2d sport estate are they any good Hell no! Avoid those like the plague! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hell no! Avoid those like the plague! Cheers thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I had one for work for a month or 2 was a superb (greenline 1.6TDI) had every extra youd would want and i managed to get 60mpg and all my work tools/gear in the boot with out the back seats down. Great car if i had the budget and wasn't saving id have one as a daily. the 1.6 was surprisingly pokey too Mine was full leather thats looks lovely mate does it have leather That's Cheers guys. Yeah mine is full leather with every toy in the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I did look at the Toyota avensis but it's hard to find one with leather trim, they seem a bit dated, don't all new diesel engines have dpf, I know a few people that have there dpf removed but what problems could this cause Didn,t like the Avensis to drive. I really like the Hondas but the misses hates them, she thinks there old people's cars lol Thats cos old folk have experience and know what to buy:d I have had a diesel Seat fr and done 40k never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Wouldn't touch anything VAG. Or Merc. Or BMW. They break. A lot. Ans cost a lot when they break. Saab's don't seem too bad, it is pretty much a Vectra. But if I had that money and required that criteria, I'd go and buy an Avensis. Anything Toyota, Kia, Hyundai or even Mitsubishi pretty much. Remember, anything with a Diesel Particulate Filter's gonna cost money later down the line. This ^^ There's a good reason why I bought an Alfa diesel and not an BMW E92 coupe diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Are you doing enough miles to warrant buying a diesel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 This ^^ There's a good reason why I bought an Alfa diesel and not an BMW E92 coupe diesel How's the Alfa been thought Alfa's reliability wasn't great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Are you doing enough miles to warrant buying a diesel ? Since reading about dpf on diesels its got me thinking maybe it's worth getting a petrol, I know the mpg won't be as good but they seem a lot more reliable than modern Diesel engines and less expensive , I will have to look at weighing up the costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I don't know if it's of any interest, but I've just been offered a 56 plate Primera Estate 1.8 Petrol. Top of the range, leather, reversing camera etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I really like the Hondas but the misses hates them, she thinks there old people's cars lol I have a Honda Accord estate, and I am only 87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I have a Honda Accord estate, and I am only 87. Lol, how has it been any problems to report, what's it like to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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