robin Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I don’t know if anyone remembers my "I've been made redundant" thread but I am pleased to announce I have a new job I start on the 15th and its ALOT more money then I was on, the only downside is my commute has grown from 1 mile to 24. I am going to be looking for a oil burner to get me there and back. So far I think something like an Audi a4 tdi could be a good choice. Any other ideas or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 golf tdi, passat, bmw etc whats your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 I'm not planning on spending a fortune and would ideally like some change out of 2k which is why I was looking at the older audi a4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I start my new job on the same day, and my commute has grown from 2 miles a day to about 25 so im also looking at A4 tdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I just brought a 99 toyota avensis estate 2.0 td. Its done 155,000 miles and runs like a new car and everything works. They are rare in estate form and even td form but very reliable and in budget and returns about 45 - 50 mpg. No performance machine but it will last another 100k and wont cost a fortune keeping it tip top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Just got a quote for a 1995 golf diesel, they want 680 quid third party which to me seems stupidly high when I am only paying 913 for the supra fully comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Just got a quote for a 1995 golf diesel, they want 680 quid third party which to me seems stupidly high when I am only paying 913 for the supra fully comp. my other half uses the avensis and is 23 and is £250 fully comp and has 5 yrs ncb and it has a massive 80bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I start my new job on the same day, and my commute has grown from 2 miles a day to about 25 so im also looking at A4 tdi That will push-up the price of Audi A4's that week Rob with the two of you both wanting them.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 For such a small commute i would be tempted by something small and shopping cart like Cheap tax and insurance then and still returns 50 mpg I have a fiat seicento which costs £420 a year (no ncb) and does 50 mpg. it also happily does 100 leptons (alright not happily ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 For such a small commute i would be tempted by something small and shopping cart like Cheap tax and insurance then and still returns 50 mpg I have a fiat seicento which costs £420 a year (no ncb) and does 50 mpg. it also happily does 100 leptons (alright not happily ) Thta's all you need to get the job done - good choice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 After having a rental fiat with 27k on the clock and its gearbox seazing I am reluctant to buy one. You do get alot of car for your money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Just bought a 02 focus TDCi Ghia for 3k with 50,000 miles on it. Should get me to work and back for ahwile and save me from putting about 20k on the supra a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 i have a peugoet 306 1.9 Turbo diesel. Its a good all round car, excellent at 40mph+ and useless before that... very boring mind. But i get around 55 mpg and the insurance is cheap too. im paying £300 FC and im 21. The only downer is the tax is just as high as the supra's. I think your best bet would be the audi, its cheap, reliable and looks good for its age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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