Quickish, diesel and 40mpg. What're my options?

[schmalex]

Folks,

Doing some man maths, I currently spend £458 / month on fuel. If I change to something that returns around 40mpg average, I will be able to make a net £0 change (excluding depreciation).

Any thoughts on what might be reasonably quick, reasonably comfortable and return c.40 to the gallon.

Budget will be about £15k

[killsta]

Octavia vRS?

[Jamie VTS]

What size vechile do you need? I'd be looking towards a 123d

[Hairy Bob]

A4 3.0 derv, 3 series 330d, Merc C 270
How old can it be?

[Crusoe]

Half that on a decent efficient dynamics 120d would give a decent drive and 50+mpg

[bakerstreet]

Have you looked into this at all your self??

Whats your commute like?

BMW 330D Can scrape 40mpg average.

The latest Golf GTD certainly can.

2008> Saab 93 Aero TTID 180 will also do 40mpg and certainly the odd ball choice. You shoud get quite a bit of change from yur £15k too.

[StottyZr]

Your profile says you have a 530d. This would fit the bill

[schmalex]

It can be up to 6 years old.

I need 4 seats and the usual gubbins (leather, nav, aircon). Doesn't have to be massive. I was considering a 135i not too long ago (although that doesn't fall into the mpg requirements).

I do around 20k / year, so am right on the cusp of diesel being more attractive.

The increased servicing price of a diesel isn't really an issue, as my current car costs a bit to service (especially when all 16 spark plugs need to be changed )

[schmalex]

StottyZr said:

Your profile says you have a 530d. This would fit the bill

Better edit my profile, as we swapped that for Toerag for my wife.

I currently run a W208 CLK 500

[The Stiglet]

schmalex said:

It can be up to 6 years old.

I need 4 seats and the usual gubbins (leather, nav, aircon). Doesn't have to be massive. I was considering a 135i not too long ago (although that doesn't fall into the mpg requirements).

I do around 20k / year, so am right on the cusp of diesel being more attractive.

The increased servicing price of a diesel isn't really an issue, as my current car costs a bit to service (especially when all 16 spark plugs need to be changed )

E60 535d?

[StottyZr]

schmalex said:

StottyZr said:

Your profile says you have a 530d. This would fit the bill

Better edit my profile, as we swapped that for Toerag for my wife.

I currently run a W208 CLK 500

BMW 320d ED would be a similar size to your current car, they have tall gearing for motorways and 177hp. If this is too slow sacrifice some mpg for bhp and look towards a 231hp 330d.

Failing that, Golf GTD for a 5door hatch, or if you can sacrifice some space and the rear seats won't be used often a 123d Coupe.

[XJ40]

I like these for the money, it's not going to be the best option in the way of economy but you might scrap 40 on the motorway.

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