If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

Recommend me a FAST Automatic Diesel Estate that isn't....

lugnut · 2007-02-17 02:28:44

.... German! OK, I need to buy an Estate that has plenty of power, is diesel and automatic.... Only problem is I don't like German cars. Now I know at the end of the day I'm going to have to buy a Merc, BMW or Audi to get what I want but truth be told I'd much prefer a Toyota, Peugeot or Hyundai or whatever (personal…

Options

17-02-2007 3:28am

#1

lugnut

Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭

Join Date: February 2007

Posts: 19

.... German!

OK, I need to buy an Estate that has plenty of power, is diesel and automatic.... Only problem is I don't like German cars.
Now I know at the end of the day I'm going to have to buy a Merc, BMW or Audi to get what I want but truth be told I'd much prefer a Toyota, Peugeot or Hyundai or whatever (personal preference for reliability, etc.).
I don't care what the car looks like and 3L+ tax & Insurance is no problem (Even though it'll be taxed & insured in ROI). Reliability/maintenance costs is the major issue as I will be running this car well over 60k per year and mostly on the continent. I need something with at least 35mpg and lots of poke and plenty of comfort!
I have a very nice medal waiting here for anyone who can come up with a fast & economical diesel estate (Must be available in automatic) that wasn't built in Germany
Oh yea - Just to make it even more difficult.... Budget is 18k MAX!

0

Comments

Options
#2 17-02-2007 3:28am
lugnut

Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭

Join Date: February 2007

Posts: 19

.... German!

OK, I need to buy an Estate that has plenty of power, is diesel and automatic.... Only problem is I don't like German cars.
Now I know at the end of the day I'm going to have to buy a Merc, BMW or Audi to get what I want but truth be told I'd much prefer a Toyota, Peugeot or Hyundai or whatever (personal preference for reliability, etc.).
I don't care what the car looks like and 3L+ tax & Insurance is no problem (Even though it'll be taxed & insured in ROI). Reliability/maintenance costs is the major issue as I will be running this car well over 60k per year and mostly on the continent. I need something with at least 35mpg and lots of poke and plenty of comfort!
I have a very nice medal waiting here for anyone who can come up with a fast & economical diesel estate (Must be available in automatic) that wasn't built in Germany
Oh yea - Just to make it even more difficult.... Budget is 18k MAX!

0
Options
#3 17-02-2007 8:20am
Anan1

Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: January 2006

Posts: 22303

A South-African assembled BMW 330d auto touring?

0
Options
#4 17-02-2007 8:33am
overdriver

Closed Accounts Posts: 1,173 ✭✭✭

Join Date: October 2004

Posts: 1119

Avensis Verso. My mate has one, and it ticks all the boxes you supplied.

Simple.

0
Options
#5 17-02-2007 10:17am
fletch

Registered Users Posts: 7,398 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2004

Posts: 6962

Volvo V70 D5 185PS???

0
Options
#6 17-02-2007 10:39am
gyppo

Registered Users Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2003

Posts: 1538

Mondeo tdci auto

0
Advertisement
Options
#7 17-02-2007 11:27am
fletch

Registered Users Posts: 7,398 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2004

Posts: 6962

gyppo wrote:

Mondeo tdci auto

Isn't there an ST TDCI over in the UK with 170bhp?

0
Options
#8 17-02-2007 11:55am
mike65

Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: May 2001

Posts: 84063

You're not asking for much! You could try for a Volvo V70 2.5

http://www.volvoestates.co.uk/stock13.htm

but for 18k you'll be lucky.

Mike.

0
Options
#9 17-02-2007 12:07pm
zuutroy

Registered Users Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭

Join Date: May 2004

Posts: 6472

Mondeo 2.0 TD

Renault Laguna 2.2 D

Saab 9-5 2.2 D

and the Volvo seem to be your only options.

0
Options
#10 17-02-2007 12:07pm
Mailman

Closed Accounts Posts: 1,571 ✭✭✭

Join Date: November 2001

Posts: 1381

Chipped late model Rover 75 estate Cdti
easily over 150BHP when chipped. 45mpg and in your price range.
Reliable BMW 320d engine and not made in Germany.
Will cruise at 110MPH on the autobahn all day long.

0
Options
#11 17-02-2007 12:51pm
Henry Ford III

Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: January 2006

Posts: 17381

overdriver wrote:

Avensis Verso. My mate has one, and it ticks all the boxes you supplied.

Simple.

Not fast at all. Hardly even quick.

0
Advertisement
Options
#12 17-02-2007 1:12pm
ballooba

Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭

Join Date: June 2002

Posts: 5777

Was going to say Subaru Legacy, but it's Petrol.

0
Options
#13 17-02-2007 3:11pm
peasant

Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: February 2005

Posts: 16601

Citroen C5 2.2 HDI ...only you won't get that in Ireland

link

0
Options
#14 17-02-2007 4:00pm
mike65

Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: May 2001

Posts: 84063

WTF? This thread has lost half its posts!

Mike.

0
Options
#15 17-02-2007 4:10pm
mike65

Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: May 2001

Posts: 84063

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055055391 :eek:

Mike.

0
Options
#16 17-02-2007 4:44pm
C.D.

Registered Users Posts: 670 ✭✭✭

Join Date: January 2007

Posts: 633

Mike, there are 2 threads with the same name.

0
Options
#17 17-02-2007 4:59pm
ballooba

Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭

Join Date: June 2002

Posts: 5777

I was going to suggest that Mike merge the threads. Then I remembered those days are behind him.

0
Options
#18 17-02-2007 6:02pm
Biro

Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭

Join Date: October 2006

Posts: 4062

Alfa 156 touring 2.4 jtd. 200bhp!

0
Options
#19 17-02-2007 8:39pm
lugnut

Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭

Join Date: February 2007

Posts: 19

mike65 wrote:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055055391 :eek:

Mike.

Sorry - Must have hit the submit button twice.... Please post in other thread instead of here!

0
Options
#20 17-02-2007 9:07pm
Max_Damage

Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭

Join Date: December 2005

Posts: 5225

Biro wrote:

Alfa 156 touring 2.4 jtd. 200bhp!

Do they come in autos?

0
Options
#21 17-02-2007 9:21pm
lugnut

Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭

Join Date: February 2007

Posts: 19

C.D. wrote:

Mike, there are 2 threads with the same name.

Apologies for that - must have hit the submit button twice

Some great suggestions so far, thank you!
I should have stressed that I'm not looking for a new or newish car - being honest it wouldn't bother me if it was 03 or 93.
I like the thought of the Alfa as I have long been a fan of the JTD but I wonder would it put up with the high miles?
Power is important with this car - definitely want at least 200bhp plus lots of torque. I would sooner compromise on the economy before power.
Basically I want a Merc E320 that isn't a Merc

0
Advertisement
Options
#22 17-02-2007 9:26pm
peasant

Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: February 2005

Posts: 16601

200+ bhp?
In a diesel ?

Not available ...not as a FAST 200 bhp diesel, anyway

unless you find a 3 litre beemer acceptable (and within your budget)

Might I inquire what exactly your plans and requirements are?

0
Options
#23 17-02-2007 9:46pm
peasant

Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: February 2005

Posts: 16601

here's another alternative:

big stonking V8, 260 bhp with a gas conversion
cheaper than diesel and widely available on the continent

not really fast though

0
Options
#24 17-02-2007 9:51pm
enda1

Registered Users Posts: 5,166 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2004

Posts: 5013

Man if ye want a non german car for reliability, why you even considering the Alfa!!

0
Options
#25 17-02-2007 10:51pm
lugnut

Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭

Join Date: February 2007

Posts: 19

enda1 wrote:

Man if ye want a non german car for reliability, why you even considering the Alfa!!

I'm not considering an Alfa
@ Peasant - I could see myself in something like that American Jeep, very nice! What is it?

0
Options
#26 18-02-2007 12:12am
PauloMN

Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 10,869 Mod ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: January 2005

Posts: 10662

No German cars, but you'd take a Peugeot for reliability?

0
Options
#27 18-02-2007 12:26am
peasant

Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: February 2005

Posts: 16601

lugnut wrote:

@ Peasant - I could see myself in something like that American Jeep, very nice! What is it?

'ere you go, Sorr !

0
Options
#28 18-02-2007 3:01am
unkel

Registered Users Posts: 65,395 ✭✭✭✭

Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!

Join Date: November 2001

Posts: 64128

ballooba wrote:

I was going to suggest that Mike merge the threads

Duly merged the two threads

0
Options
#29 22-02-2007 2:05am
TJJP

Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭

Join Date: December 2005

Posts: 1354

JAGUAR X-TYPE 2.2 DSE - but you'll hardly get one for the money. An '04 from UK or NI with a good spec is 12k sterling and allow 7k euro for VRT.... And of course its not german or is it.... You might get lucky, but to be honest you should probably bite the bulllet and buy an e39 5 estate. New BMW 5 means the old 5 is very good value at the moment.

0
Options
#30 22-02-2007 2:59am
ninty9er

Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭

Join Date: December 2005

Posts: 9048

Toyota recently bought a chunk of these boys, so there's a vote of confidence

Trooper Bighorn Executive 3.1 Diesel Auto

0
Advertisement
Options
#31 22-02-2007 3:23am
ninty9er

Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭

Join Date: December 2005

Posts: 9048

Pajero

or one of these, the uncle has a 07 and they're NOT SLOW by any stretch of the imagination, eats the miles, or kms as they are these days

Landcruiser 100 (Amazon in the UK)

Now I really must go if I'm to get to my 9am lecture:D

0