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35k - 40k km per annum justify a diesel engine?

Lexus1976 · 2009-08-03 13:18:14

Hello there, If you doing between 35 to 40k km per year (Sales Rep) would that justify buying a diesel engine, and what type of car would you recommend for this type of driving? Mainly in Republic and Northern Ireland. I've been told a VW Passat or Mondeo, what do you think?

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Hello there,

If you doing between 35 to 40k km per year (Sales Rep) would that justify buying a diesel engine, and what type of car would you recommend for this type of driving? Mainly in Republic and Northern Ireland. I've been told a VW Passat or Mondeo, what do you think?

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#2 03-08-2009 2:37pm

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Depends on a lot of things really, but in a nutshell you're probably better off with a diesel. The Passat will get slated on here, but actually it's very decent overall. The Mondeo will get all the recommendations, and it is excellent, but there's another car I'd rate higher. I'm not an Opel fan at all, never have been, but the Insignia is in my opinion the best in that class, and the best value too. Other worthy contenders include the Legacy, Accord and ugly but comfortable Superb.

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#3 03-08-2009 2:54pm

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how about the 320d? brilliant car imo..

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#4 03-08-2009 2:57pm

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how about the 320d? brilliant car imo..

+1 on that.
Depends what your budget is really.

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#5 03-08-2009 2:58pm

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Octavia 2l TDi pd.

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#6 03-08-2009 3:13pm

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opel insignia +1

or else a citroen c5

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#7 03-08-2009 3:18pm

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GERMAN ROCKS wrote: »

opel insignia +1

or else a citroen c5

You certainly get a lot for your money with the new C5.
Couple of lads in work are getting one when they change the company cars in a few weeks.

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#8 03-08-2009 3:22pm

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BMW 320d or Octavia TDi VRs gets my vote.

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#9 03-08-2009 3:37pm

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apart from car suggestions, i'd definately say that mileage justifys a diesel...

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#10 03-08-2009 5:28pm

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Lexus1976 wrote: »

Hello there,

If you doing between 35 to 40k km per year (Sales Rep) would that justify buying a diesel engine, and what type of car would you recommend for this type of driving? Mainly in Republic and Northern Ireland. I've been told a VW Passat or Mondeo, what do you think?

I thought you did 15k per annum and already basically decided on a 320d?
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055635592&page=4

Though a Sales Rep in a 3 series is really just too.. obvious isnt it?

I think Id want somewhere interesting and comfortable to be sitting doing that much mileage. Im looking at almost 35k km per year, no way Id be put putting around in a little diesel and Id be paying for my fuel.. I assume a sales rep gets a Fuel Card?

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#11 03-08-2009 6:00pm

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Lexus1976 wrote: »

Hello there,

If you doing between 35 to 40k km per year (Sales Rep) would that justify buying a diesel engine, and what type of car would you recommend for this type of driving? Mainly in Republic and Northern Ireland. I've been told a VW Passat or Mondeo, what do you think?

Yep the mileage would justify a diesel, A company I deal with have a fleet of Skoda Octavias & seem happy with their performance

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#12 03-08-2009 7:01pm

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Ya, I was wondering too what happened the other 40k car option!!
Still, too many Octavia suggestions here, the Insignia is a better car in every way.

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#13 03-08-2009 8:37pm

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well they are in different classes though. Whats your story with budget OP? Surely a rep will have a company car? Or at least a fuel card and expenses. If its your own car anything german would probably be the best option as Ireland loves those VW's made from stood and all that craic.

If you like power and a bit of fun the octavia VRS is almost a bargain. Same with the run out model Legacy

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#14 03-08-2009 9:01pm

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Biro wrote: »

Ya, I was wondering too what happened the other 40k car option!!
Still, too many Octavia suggestions here, the Insignia is a better car in every way.

How can the Insignia have a track record of reliability when it is barely a year old - ?? or is it....don't know, just asking?
What engine is it using? The Fiat1.9 150bhp one? If so, well as far as I know, its supposed to be a dinger alright.

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#15 03-08-2009 9:07pm

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It's not using the FIAT one...

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#16 03-08-2009 9:24pm

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EPM wrote: »

It's not using the FIAT one...

It is. Its a 2 litre Fiat JTD rebadged as a CDTI. Engine comes from the Lancia Delta.

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#17 04-08-2009 12:24am

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The Insignia uses a Korean diesel engine from the Chevrolet Captiva.

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#18 04-08-2009 12:54am

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Chevy who?

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#19 04-08-2009 7:34am

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The Chevrolet Captiva doesn't even have a 2.0 diesel available in its range to begin with...

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#20 04-08-2009 7:45am

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€24.5k cash approx will get you a new Legacy Saloon 2.0 diesel with a lot of extras on it. Add 3k for the estate...

Try getting a 3 series for that

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#21 04-08-2009 8:47am

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Biro wrote: »

Still, too many Octavia suggestions here, the Insignia is a better car in every way.

I haven't seen too many with 250k miles on clock, which is how I usually judge a vehicle.

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#22 04-08-2009 8:53am

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Is the Insignia even around that long though?

Whatever about the car (though I'd agree with a VAG choice), definitely get a diesel if you're doing that sort of mileage OP. I'd do probably around the same (or a bit more), and my 2L TDI Passat costs me roughly €30 a week in fuel, whereas the old 1.3 petrol I had a few years back was costing around €45 a week when I traded it in.

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#23 04-08-2009 9:58am

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snowman707 wrote: »

I haven't seen too many with 250k miles on clock, which is how I usually judge a vehicle.

In that case a 1990 starlet is even better than an Octavia.

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#24 04-08-2009 9:59am

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Andy_R wrote: »

The Insignia uses a Korean diesel engine from the Chevrolet Captiva.

Nope, it's a Fiat 2 litre diesel, in both 130 and 160 versions, with a 185 version coming, twin turbo is the word.

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#25 09-08-2009 3:23pm

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Whats your toughts on a Volvo S40 Diesel?

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#26 09-08-2009 3:56pm

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People saying the Insignia is "best in class" when it's too new a car for there to be any real idea how durable a machine it is :rolleyes:

Mondeo Diesel is a good shout, I have one and my last motor before this was also a TD Mondeo. Good solid yokes, cheap enough to maintain.

Oh yeah, good luck with the BMW when it comes to repair bill time. Right now that's the last thing I'd buy tbh.

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#27 09-08-2009 4:07pm

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What about an Avensis? I have one and have 310000kms since March 2005 no issues!

basic and boring but the new car would be nice

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