CJ Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I don't know too much about diesel cars and was looking for some advice. It looks as if I will be working in Havant quite soon and will need to travel about 150 miles every day back and fore to the office. I don't think a Supra would be sensible for this kind of mileage given that I may have to pay my own fuel. If I decided to buy a runaround for about 5k, what diesel car would people reccomend? Or would you not reccomend a diesel and go for something else that offered similar economy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I don't know too much about diesel cars and was looking for some advice. It looks as if I will be working in Havant quite soon and will need to travel about 150 miles every day back and fore to the office. I don't think a Supra would be sensible for this kind of mileage given that I may have to pay my own fuel. If I decided to buy a runaround for about 5k, what diesel car would people reccomend? Or would you not reccomend a diesel and go for something else that offered similar economy? push bike is good:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Cant go wrong with a golf TDI, go well and good econamy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Cant go wrong with a golf TDI, go well and good econamy:) I was thinking of them too. I will have a looksee at Autotrader and see what they go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Mondeo, Vectra, Audi A4 (old shape), Audi A3, Gold TDi but your talking 100 pd with all of them and high miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Get yourself a VW Passat. Weve got 3 of them, 2 TDI's and they give around 55/60 MPG. Good strong cars, nice executive look and plenty of space and comfortable for long journeys. Not slow either! Even the 2ltr Petrol one we have gives great mpg about 40 i think and its single turbo hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Get an Astra CDTi 1.9 150bhp they can be chipped up to 190bhp still retains good MPG! I've never been a fan of vauxhalls, but the new shape Astra has a potential to become a hot hatch, its a route im also considering. should be very torquey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I'd go along with MK47 an say a Passat. We've got a TDI 130, an one of these would be perfect for what you want. Plenty of power (for a diesel), comfortable, loads of room, nice looking, an a blinding cd system. Should pick up a good one, (with slightly high miles), for what you want to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Time to have a look around methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Ford Mondeo TDCI with the 6speed box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Passat, 130bhp sport model, plenty of spec, and handles nicely. I know CJ, this is my hack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I can't keep up with you! First you're moving to Dubai, then Kos, now you've got a job in some place called Havant. Next you'll be casting off all your possessions and joining a circus or something. Do you have any special hidden talents suitable for display to families? Can you put your head in a hippos mouth? That reminds me - anyone see that news article about the circus dwarf in Russia who fell off some trampoline into a yawning Hippos mouth and got swallowed? Apparently the hippo has an instictive reaction to start swallowing and won't stop once it starts. I think I'm rambling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I can't keep up with you! First you're moving to Dubai, then Kos, now you've got a job in some place called Havant. I know. My life is a bit of a turmoil at the moment. I was interviewed for a osition in Bahrain. That is still ongoing but it is really dragging its heals. I really do want to go to Kos but it would be silly to go out now as it is the end of the season and there is no work until May next year. Next you'll be casting off all your possessions and joining a circus or something. Do you have any special hidden talents suitable for display to families? Can you put your head in a hippos mouth? Lots of talents...none suitable for family viewing. That reminds me - anyone see that news article about the circus dwarf in Russia who fell off some trampoline into a yawning Hippos mouth and got swallowed? Apparently the hippo has an instictive reaction to start swallowing and won't stop once it starts. I can just imagine the hippo thinking..."Erm, that tastes funny"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Golf TDI is always a good bet, 150bhp, but can be chipped.... If you really want to do it on a budget, you can get conversion kits to run it on cooking oil (rapeseed)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Golf TDI is always a good bet, 150bhp, but can be chipped.... If you really want to do it on a budget, you can get conversion kits to run it on cooking oil (rapeseed)..... The power element isn't that important on this car. The economy is what will count. As an aside, how does one pronounce "rapeseed"? Is it as in rape seed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 The power element isn't that important on this car. The economy is what will count. As an aside, how does one pronounce "rapeseed"? Is it as in rape seed? Yup.. RAPE SPEED.... Well apparently using cooking oil (clean), does give around exactly the same power... I could be wrong, but I believe if you do run on cooking oil, you need to notify Customs, and they send you a form, which you fill in, stating how much you intend to use, for which you pay the tax... Effectively you register yourself as a fuel supplier..... I seem to remember it works out to around 20p/l tax... which is still a LOT cheaper than £1 which you pay at the pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Any VAG diesel is pretty good nowadays...just depends on what shape of body you want round it! The Ford TDCI is a very strong unit too..and it's cheaper to buy a Mondeo than a Passat or A4 (for the sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I am in exactly the same situation moving jobs in a month or so and going to be doing a lot more miles, I have been looking at late mk3 golf tdi's but i am not looking to spend anymore than 2k Theres loads on auto trader some have very high milage but i don't see this being a problem with a diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I would get a seat TDI the same spec as the golf without the badge premiums attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyclaws Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I would get a seat TDI the same spec as the golf without the badge premiums attached. Same here,, save a few ££££££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I would get a seat TDI the same spec as the golf without the badge premiums attached. Which model Seat is that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I thought the SEAT had the same CDTi engine as the Vauxhall Astra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Which model Seat is that one? It would be the Leon, same as a golf underneath and uses same engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidd Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 nobody will beat my wife's - Pug 405 td cost nothing (her dad gave it to her) and does between 50-55 mpg. OK not the quickest, but so what - it's saves the pennies? while we have had it, it has cost 11p per mile (considering fuel, insurance, tax - the lot!). Do you want something fancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Do you want something fancy? You REALLY dont want to be asking CJ that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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