I want to spend ~£1500 on a Diesel - Page 3

Haly · 07-03-2007, 16:41

Says you with that name

Daz · 07-03-2007, 16:42

Me being Le Metro is hardly as funny as him being Le Cliff

Haly · 07-03-2007, 16:47

It is with that avatar

Will · 07-03-2007, 16:47

I know - but it's the best I can do

Daz · 07-03-2007, 16:49

Graham Norton isn't metro, he's actually gay

Anyway, enough about Will's sexuality (

), cars anyone?

Dr. Z · 07-03-2007, 18:08

One of my mates here at uni has a Rover 200 (bubble shape) diesel. Its actually alright, bargainous prices and for a 2l turbo it gets really good mpg (his average over the last tank was ~50mpg). A 1999 example with reasonable milage can be had for £1500 no bother, and if you really dont care about the mileage you can pick them up for under a grand.

Although they have a bad image they are more reliable than most things that are French and parts are ridiculously cheap.

Unfortunately, you are up against the legions of people that believe "small cars are cheaper to run" and so you have to pay crazy money for things that are "popular" like saxos etc. Something bigger, not quite as popular but still a good car will either save you loads or get you loads more in terms of toys and whatnot

EDIT: as you did mention Mondeos, this does tick all of the boxes:

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00708272568274

Will · 07-03-2007, 18:16

As I said one of the best cars for that price range would be something like the 306, or maybe a Skoda (though the newer ones are still expensive), the old Mondy TDs are crap unless you get a TDCi one which will be out of your price range, Vauxhall diesels aren't great really, Focus may be available for that money, anything german will be reliable but old for that price, though the mk2 golf tdi was quite good IIRC, actually the Omega TDi was quite good. I'd keep away from renault and saxos, the only frog car I'd stick with is the Pug really. Puntos aren't worth it.

You might get a luxo barge for that price but it'll be old and tatty. And you don't want anything too big anyway....

Dr. Z · 07-03-2007, 18:19

Agreed on the older ford td engines being poor but other than a 306DTurbo, most of the engines are pretty poor - besides, he is only keeping it for a short while and isnt going to be hooning it about much I dont suppose

Will · 07-03-2007, 18:20

exactly, hence why a cheap 1-1.5k pug would be ideal IMO rather than invest in something a bit more "cool".

Dr. Z · 07-03-2007, 18:21

I didnt suggest the mondeo on its coolness factor - I suggested it because it has aircon, leather etc etc which you might be hard to match in a 306DTurbo?

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07-03-2007, 16:47	#24
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I know - but it's the best I can do __________________ *No No!*

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Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Graham Norton isn't metro, he's actually gay Anyway, enough about Will's sexuality (), cars anyone? __________________ apt-get moo

07-03-2007, 18:08	#26
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	One of my mates here at uni has a Rover 200 (bubble shape) diesel. Its actually alright, bargainous prices and for a 2l turbo it gets really good mpg (his average over the last tank was ~50mpg). A 1999 example with reasonable milage can be had for £1500 no bother, and if you really dont care about the mileage you can pick them up for under a grand. Although they have a bad image they are more reliable than most things that are French and parts are ridiculously cheap. Unfortunately, you are up against the legions of people that believe "small cars are cheaper to run" and so you have to pay crazy money for things that are "popular" like saxos etc. Something bigger, not quite as popular but still a good car will either save you loads or get you loads more in terms of toys and whatnot EDIT: as you did mention Mondeos, this does tick all of the boxes: http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00708272568274 __________________ Last edited by Dr. Z; 07-03-2007 at 18:13.

07-03-2007, 18:16	#27
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	As I said one of the best cars for that price range would be something like the 306, or maybe a Skoda (though the newer ones are still expensive), the old Mondy TDs are crap unless you get a TDCi one which will be out of your price range, Vauxhall diesels aren't great really, Focus may be available for that money, anything german will be reliable but old for that price, though the mk2 golf tdi was quite good IIRC, actually the Omega TDi was quite good. I'd keep away from renault and saxos, the only frog car I'd stick with is the Pug really. Puntos aren't worth it. You might get a luxo barge for that price but it'll be old and tatty. And you don't want anything too big anyway.... __________________ *No No!*

07-03-2007, 18:19	#28
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Agreed on the older ford td engines being poor but other than a 306DTurbo, most of the engines are pretty poor - besides, he is only keeping it for a short while and isnt going to be hooning it about much I dont suppose __________________

07-03-2007, 18:20	#29
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	exactly, hence why a cheap 1-1.5k pug would be ideal IMO rather than invest in something a bit more "cool". __________________ *No No!*

07-03-2007, 18:21	#30
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I didnt suggest the mondeo on its coolness factor - I suggested it because it has aircon, leather etc etc which you might be hard to match in a 306DTurbo? __________________