Diesel Hatchback?
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Memorise97 said:
Not to keen on the look of the Ibiza but I'm not sure yet, anyone's opinion on the 1.9 Punto Grande Sporting?
Go and test drive one, or search for reviews on the internet like most people have to do. http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/fiat/grande-...
Memorise97 said:
Anyone got any suggestions
Yep. When I was around your age I bought a 190E Mercedes. The chicks 'dig a charging Merc. Diesel hatchbacks are a bit of a last resort. They're for when times are hard.
Test drove a PD130 Ibiza once when I was doing a fair few miles a week but I'm glad I didn't buy it. Replacement hoses, turbo chargers etc can undo any notion of fuel economy. And most importantly, the engine was a bit boring. Pokey and muscular, but totally lacking in character.
Memorise97 said:
£2500 Budget...
Any other suggestions other than these, anyone had any of these cars?
I will be 18 when I get one of these cars, so no more than a 1.9, got quoted at £1300 on a Seat Leon 1.9 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI
Fiat Punto 1.9 MultiJet Diesel
Renault Clio 1.5dci 106 BHP
Seat Leon 1.9 TDI 2006+
Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 CDTI 2006+
Volkswagen Golf 2004+ 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD
The ford is good on fuel but will cost you a ridiculous amount of money when the turbo/injectors go. Not recommended at allAny other suggestions other than these, anyone had any of these cars?
I will be 18 when I get one of these cars, so no more than a 1.9, got quoted at £1300 on a Seat Leon 1.9 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI
Fiat Punto 1.9 MultiJet Diesel
Renault Clio 1.5dci 106 BHP
Seat Leon 1.9 TDI 2006+
Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 CDTI 2006+
Volkswagen Golf 2004+ 1.9 TDI
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD
Edited by Memorise97 on Wednesday 26th November 04:06
The Fiat is not good at all
The Renault will have fuel pump problems & electrical problems don't buy it
The seat with have the following things: Make sure the timing belt is done every 60K if no history then get her done. DMF's can go faulty and cost £5-800 to have replaced. I recommend these though!
Corsa may have some fuel pump/injector faults. Also DMF faults & ECU faults. Aside from that i recommend.
Golf is the same as the seat. Very reliable and bullet proof
Alfa: beautiful car and they always drive well while they are working. But massively unreliable
Seat or golf is my recommendation.
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