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What diesel to buy??

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  • 20-03-2007 12:38pm
    #1
    telecomsman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭


    Morning folks,

    Slightly in a muddle over a change of car. Basically Im looking to get rid of my 1.4 petrol for a more economical diesel....purely based on MPG as I do a good few miles every other weekend. Im looking to spend between 15-20k....I have a trade in worth bout 8k, so I have about 10/11k cash.

    I was looking at either a second-hand Golf TDI or an Audi A3, can you recommend another car maybe...in terms of reliability, comfort and performance?? I do like Passats but they seem rather big for my purposes...

    Cheers


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    louie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,200 ✭✭✭louie


    Audi all the way.
    Golf's seems to have some electrical problems I have heard of, but even without it can not beat the Audi.


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    peasant
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    If you go with a 1.9 / 2.0 diesel you will have to do a good bit of driving to make any real savings, as you will have to make up the difference in tax first.

    I'd recommend looking at 1.6 or smaller diesels.

    I understand that the 1.6 PSA unit (Citroen C5/C4; Peugeot 307; also Ford Focus) is supposed to be very good.

    If you're afraid of the French cars ..the Focus should be worth a test drive at least.


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    gyppo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    If you want economy, comfort, and value for money, take a look at the last of the 04 Seat Toledo Tdi's, and look for a 110bhp with the signum spec.

    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=550523

    55mpg, all the toys (except the one picced doesnt have alloys for some reason), and go on a holiday with whatever money is left over:)

    A far more attractive car than the monstrosity that replaced it..............ugh.


    I'd also second Peasants suggestion on the Focus!


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    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    Lots of options out there. My choice would be Mazda 3 saloon 1.6 diesel. Nice car, nice drive, reliable.
    But plenty of other options too.


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