Looking to buy an Auto Diesel

[cpjitservices]

I think the Merc would be too costly to insure with it being a 3.2 anyway

I did have a Galaxy with the 1.9 PD engine and it pulled like a train it was a good engine, which is why I like the idea of the A6 in a 1.9.

E46 Touring ? What are they like to live with.?

I was thinking diesel would be better as I do a lot of stop/start in town traffic on the commute to work every day so I thought diesel would be a better choice over petrol.

The Vectra I have is a bit long in the tooth now and starting to go wrong and no point putting money into it. Someone has offered me £35 for it which I think is reasonable LOL.

Is the A6 1.9 a PD engine ?

Edited by cpjitservices on Thursday 20th October 13:15

[cpjitservices]

How about this ?

Looks cock on.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-BMW-318I-SE-TOURING...

[tannhauser]

cpjitservices said:

Im after diesel for the simple fact is I want it to cover the miles.

Every weekend I do a 120 (each way) mile trip. Usually Motorway but can take the back roads too. 6 miles trip to and from work.

Then you don't need a diesel.

[cpjitservices]

tannhauser said:

Then you don't need a diesel.

The commute to work is a lot of stop start traffic ? make a difference ?

Thanks for the advice.. I prefer the simplicity of Petrol.

[cpjitservices]

anonymous said:

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What makes the multitronic bad then ? sorry I don't know much about it.

[SWoll]

tannhauser said:

cpjitservices said:

Im after diesel for the simple fact is I want it to cover the miles.

Every weekend I do a 120 (each way) mile trip. Usually Motorway but can take the back roads too. 6 miles trip to and from work.

Then you don't need a diesel.

This. Wouldn't touch a diesel in the OP's budget for this kind of requirement. I'm assuming petrol models will be cheaper to buy (comparible spec, year, mileage), not much different on MPG and certainly cheaper to maintain.

[cpjitservices]

SWoll said:

This. Wouldn't touch a diesel in the OP's budget for this kind of requirement. I'm assuming petrol models will be cheaper to buy (comparible spec, year, mileage), not much different on MPG and certainly cheaper to maintain.

Thanks Much Appreciated. I guess, I was wary of petrol due to my current car being very thirsty. But it is ancient and its Auto.

[cpjitservices]

320 D Se Touring - Cheap Tax.

And Insurance

Winner.

[funkyrobot]

cpjitservices said:

320 D Se Touring - Cheap Tax.

And Insurance

Winner.

What year?

As mentioned above, I don't think you need a diesel for your mileage and journey types. However, it's up to you what you go for.

Edited to add - noticed the budget now. Guess it will be an E46 then?

[cpjitservices]

funkyrobot said:

cpjitservices said:

320 D Se Touring - Cheap Tax.

And Insurance

Winner.

What year?

As mentioned above, I don't think you need a diesel for your mileage and journey types. However, it's up to you what you go for.

Edited to add - noticed the budget now. Guess it will be an E46 then?

The one I found on ebay is 2004, Although. I going to look again later and see if I can find a Petrol version.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322295281325?_trksid=p20...

[funkyrobot]

cpjitservices said:

The one I found on ebay is 2004, Although. I going to look again later and see if I can find a Petrol version.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322295281325?_trksid=p20...

I'm currently hunting for a sub £1k car. Mine will be petrol though. I'll let you know if I find anything good.

[cpjitservices]

funkyrobot said:

I'm currently hunting for a sub £1k car. Mine will be petrol though. I'll let you know if I find anything good.

Please do, be interesting to see your findings. I think the E46 has swayed me though. Well done that man for the suggestion.

[funkyrobot]

cpjitservices said:

Please do, be interesting to see your findings. I think the E46 has swayed me though. Well done that man for the suggestion.

I will. Once I've finished sifting through the st.



I'm looking at Japanese myself.

[cpjitservices]

This is the problem, Can spot a munter a mile off one BM I just saw - Full MOT nothing wrong with it listed in the description but the MOT history seemed to be a bit shady with a constant oil leak. Stay away from that one.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say take a look at Mercedes Benz for your budget with some haggling you should be able to find a decent one for bang on £1500.

2004 C220cdi Avantgarde SE (these are pretty bulletproof & easy to maintain)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2003 C240 Avantgarde SE
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2005 Mondeo Ghia X
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[b19rak]

Having had all three German diesel auto small compact variants, I would steer clear of Audi & BMW of that vintage. There is a reason Mercs are used as taxis throughout the world.

[cpjitservices]

Thanks all.

I like those Mercs. I'll have a look at them and keep my eyes open.

Edited by cpjitservices on Friday 21st October 09:08

[cpjitservices]

This

I fookin love this!!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Well done that man for the suggestion will certainly keep eyes open for that sort of thing!

[funkyrobot]

I spend a good few hours last night sifting.

If you live in Lincolnshire, there is a lot of st around.

Having an MOT beyond February 2017 is a rarity. If it does, corrosion is usually mentioned on the advisory list.

Also, some ads simply lie. One stated MOT until July 2017. When you check the history online, the MOT runs out in February 2017. Do these people not realise that there are useful tools nowadays.