Hitbox Junkie Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 But vtec yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Lol, how has it been any problems to report, what's it like to drive Mine is the old 7th generation, (2003-2008), its a great workhorse. Got full leather, satnav, parking sensors, heated seats, etc etc. Very nice motorway mile muncher, very tall geared (6 sp manual). Big recent expense, dual mass flywheel, + clutch, total bill £700 (that is trade price), at 148k. Quick enough, I had it remapped to 180, as I tow my trackcar / trailer with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 £700 for clutch and DMF ain't bloody bad at all on a FWD Honda! I bet at least £450 of that was parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 How's the Alfa been thought Alfa's reliability wasn't great It's been the most reliable car I've ever had (Supra hasn't gone wrong yet but I've only had it 8 months compared to my Alfa's 3 years). The 1.9 JTD engine in the GT is the same you get in Vectras and Fiats, but Alfa have basically given it stronger parts, so a very reliable engine became stupendously reliable - no early clutch or turbo failures. You'll prolly find more diesel BMWs with 80,000 mile turbo failures than Alfa 159 & GTs for sale in total. Definitely worth looking into, I'd buy another 1.9 diesel Alfa in a heartbeat. The later 2.4 JTDM engines are very good too, but obviously more performance orientated so some manifold issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Looking at Mitsubishi 2.0d outlanders at the mo, are these any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Have a look at a Saab 9-3 areo sportswaggon. 1.9tdi with decent space inside and the trim levels look good at the top spec. Leather seats are comfy and the heated seats are amazing (Saab invented them) plus the 9-3 estate looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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