What good diesels are out there? Recommend me one

beggars_bush

Hello.

Currently have a '04 Skoda Octavia, 1.9 TDI.

Was looking to trade up to maybe a '07 or '08 car. I'd spend money for a good car. I do fair bit of driving between work and leisure pursuits
I don't have family or anything

Have been looking around garages and the net at prices etc, but not sure about some makes and models.

Recommend me a good diesel car.

Cheers in advance

Lex Luthor

This one

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=74818

beggars_bush

EDIT: apart from one you might be selling yourself...

colm_mcm

I'm with Lex on this one. the GT is worth a look.

better than a bleedin silver Passat anyway.

samsemtex

beggars_bush wrote: »

EDIT: apart from one you might be selling yourself...

Well in fairness you asked for good diesels and that alfa probably has the best diesel engine out there at the moment.

vengeance52

samsemtex wrote: »

Well in fairness you asked for good diesels and that alfa probably has the best diesel engine out there at the moment.

plus its also a stunning car as well, which is something you dont generally get with your average diesel.

Nforce

BMW 530d...535d if you can stretch to it.

DubTony

A friend just came by in his 06 Volvo S40. It's a 2.0 diesel 6 speed manual. That's one sweet ride. His is well looked after with 95k km on it, but it's a great car and goes like a bat out of hell. You might check one out.

bazz26

Subaru Legacy Boxer Diesel:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200841190321089

Mycroft H

yes that fiat 1.9 turbo diesel is a great engine is fantastic. its also in the saab 93 aswell, which is another car you may want to look into.

Im just waiting for a VAG head to say how the 1.9tdi is the diesel out there, and how fast it is and how many million miles per gallon he can get out of it ect ect ect......

I still think they sound like a tractor.

Matt Simis

samsemtex wrote: »

Well in fairness you asked for good diesels and that alfa probably has the best diesel engine out there at the moment.

Really? Why (honest question, not trolling!)?

beggars_bush

mmmmm. what are those Alfas like for reliability etc?

voxpop

beggars_bush wrote: »

mmmmm. what are those Alfas like for reliability etc?

The only issue from HonestJohn is

On 1.9JTDM timing belt drives waterpump and waterpump failure can fling it off in as little as 40k miles, wrecking the engine.

that just means do the T-Belt and waterpump at 39k miles and seems to be across all makes with that engine (ie SAAB,etc)

Hotwheels

The 1.9 JTDm 16 valves are pretty much bullett proof, cam belt changes for the diesel are round 60K miles. (120,000Km in my 08 service book)
both of the 159's I've had burn no oil between services and return 41-43 real world MPG...

If you have kids I'd go for a 159, more room than a GT....either car is worth a serious look though...
best of luck in the hunt

Lex Luthor

voxpop wrote: »

The only issue from HonestJohn is





that just means do the T-Belt and waterpump at 39k miles and seems to be across all makes with that engine (ie SAAB,etc)

the interval quoted for mine is 72k miles. Haven't heard yet of one them throwing the belt. I might be biased but I have to say the quality is far better than my previous 156. Everything just fits together better and feels a lot more solid. There are many happy GT owners out there...check out www.alfaowner.com for more info

voxpop

Lex Luthor wrote: »

I might be biased but I have to say the quality is far better than my previous 156.

I think its the general consensus that the Gt and 159 are in a different league to the 156s and older where quality is concerned.

I heard that they were heavy though (159 this is ) and not as good handling-wise as the 156. Not sure how true that is tbh.

Stephen

Try and get yourself an 08 rather than an 07 for tax purposes. Should save you a few hundred quid per year and be easier to sell when the time comes also.

Honda Accord/Civic 2.2 iCTDI btw

maidhc

voxpop wrote: »

that just means do the T-Belt and waterpump at 39k miles and seems to be across all makes with that engine (ie SAAB,etc)

In todays day and age 40k is not on. 60k is irritating. We have a mondeo with a 40k interval and it seems to need a timing belt every other day. I think it is on belt No. 7 at this stage.

245

The Legacy diesel is well worth a look - its a great drive and very well equipped. There's a special offer at the moment with a few grand off list - this should surely have a knock-on effect on '08 values for someone willing to do a deal

galwaytt

voxpop wrote: »

...that just means do the T-Belt and waterpump at 39k miles and seems to be across all makes with that engine (ie SAAB,etc)

Nope, not the SAAB. I've checked. And I have one.

E39MSport

Can we have this as a sticky?

voxpop

galwaytt wrote: »

Nope, not the SAAB. I've checked. And I have one.

Im just going by the honestJohn website and on there for saab 9-3

On 1.9JTDM timing belt drives waterpump and waterpump failure can fling it off in as little as 40k miles, wrecking the engine.

CountingCrows

On 1.9JTDM timing belt drives waterpump and waterpump failure can fling it off in as little as 40k miles, wrecking the engine.

Happened to my mates GT at 55K, dealer forgot to change at last service. New engine needed.

kindalen

what are resale values like on 159's? are they difficult to sell on?an 08 saab 9-3 seems like good value to bring in from uk still.

Drummerboy08

CountingCrows wrote: »

Happened to my mates GT at 55K, dealer forgot to change at last service. New engine needed.

A timing belt on a GT 1.9JTDM isnt due until 120,000kms or 5 years according to Alfa themselves.

jimbling

BMW 530d or 535d the way to go.

merc609

Stick with the skoda and go for octavia Vrs diesel 170bhp, Comtable, reliable and economic if you drivin big milage.

kuro_man

Phaeton V10 or Citroen C6 for something different

kindalen

like the look of the C6 alright

beggars_bush

just to update

was looking at these today
Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI 105bhp Blue Motion





as well as



(bit pricey though)

maidhc

105bhp isn't enough for the Passat, especially if you have any passengers.

Lex Luthor

I know someone who is probably going to be selling his 04 A4 1.9TDi 130bhp Avant w/leather in the next while if that fancies ya....about 70k miles and in mint condition

stay away from those bluemotions...they're dead slow

R.O.R

2.0Tdi Bluemotion is 110ps - piddly 105ps was from the old 1.9Tdi.

I've driven a few Passat's with the new engine and while it's never going to set the world on fire, it's adequate. €156 a year to tax as well isn't to be sneezed at.

tommycahir

Stephen wrote: »

Honda Accord/Civic 2.2 iCTDI btw

Have to second the Accord 2.2 iCTDI as they have an excellent reputation. Here is an example of a 07 for 18.k

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Accord/2.2-I-CT/200849191105282/advert?channel=CARS

bazz26

tommycahir wrote: »

Have to second the Accord 2.2 iCTDI as they have an excellent reputation. Here is an example of a 07 for 18.k

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Accord/2.2-I-CT/200849191105282/advert?channel=CARS

You would think they would have at least washed the car before taking the photos.

beggars_bush

thanks for the Audi offer. I have a '04 Skoda already so was hoping to go up a few years