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Honda Accord 2.2 diesel

  • 05-06-2009 10:53am
    #1
    ChewyLuey
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭


    Hi All

    Considering a new car. Would be looking at something around 04/05, Saloon, Diesel. Prob would pay anything up to 8-9k cash which isn't a huge amount I know but there should be some bargains available at the moment. Based simply on personal taste here's what I don't like :

    Avensis
    Audi
    BMW
    Skoda
    Peugeot


    I was thinking maybe a well-spec'd Mondeo of around that age would be nice but it doesn't exactly set the heart racing. Then thought of a Honda Accord. Looks like a really nice car but the tax involved for a 2.2 engine is a bit of a turn-off ( I think thats the smallest diesel they do anyway). I'm presuming their petrol models wouldn't be that economical but only guessing.
    Any other advice or suggestions appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    Sqaull20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Its only an extra 150e or something in tax, once you drive it and feel its low down grunt, you will be extremely glad you didnt go 1.9 tdi :pac:

    They are very nice to drive and like all Honda's, reliable as hell, most are kitted out very well too, very modern and sporty! I have drove the 09 sport type a few times and been a passenger a good bit in it, if I was to upgrade I would be getting that engine in a Civic :D

    It drives like a petrol!!! no real turbo lag like nearly all mid size diesels, it revs like a 1.8 i vtec, which is a big turn on when you are used to 1.9 tdi's! Would be very light on fuel as well, I was doing 160kmh+ ( feels total safe at that speed, like 100kmh in 1.3 ) and the engine was barely having to work.


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