5k to spend on a motorway muncher.... HELP!

[ldjh1985]

Hello all,

Another which car thread! I have 5k to spend on my workmobile. (I work in IT)

I'll be doing around 20k a year, originally I was looking at an Audi A4 TDI 2.0 or perhaps a Mondeo 2.2 TDCI

Whats your recommendations please?

Cheers

[smokey145]

E65 745i.

[MrT8064]

330d

[dave_s13]

A lex said:

S60 or S80 D5

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Volvo-S80-2-4-D5-SE...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-05-VOLVO-S60-2-4-D5...

Edited by A lex on Sunday 13th January 19:23

Or V70.

One of the best motorway cars ever.

[billzeebub]

Saab 9-5s pretty cheap these days

[dumpy]

Another vote for a V70 D5 with cruise controll. Sooo comfortable n safe and go on forever.

[M3CS]

320d in poverty spec....all the car 99% of people need.

Otherwise, 325d/330d with all the toys but (small)hit on fuel.

[Jasandjules]

Passat 170 TDi sport

[dtrump]

M3CS said:

320d in poverty spec....all the car 99% of people need.

Otherwise, 325d/330d with all the toys but (small)hit on fuel.

330d, a bit more punch a bit more fun and well worth the extra hit on fuel

[ldjh1985]

How reliable are the 330d's? I've currently got a 318 and its everything but reliable!!

Cheers for the ideas guys!

[slippery]

Another vote for a Volvo D5 here. S60 is the sharper looker, the S80 great value and an even better place to sit, the V70 a great all rounder but slightly pricier due to its estate car practicality. Don't let anyone that hasn't owned one talk you out of it.

[M3CS]

slippery said:

Another vote for a Volvo D5 here. S60 is the sharper looker, the S80 great value and an even better place to sit, the V70 a great all rounder but slightly pricier due to its estate car practicality. Don't let anyone that hasn't owned one talk you out of it.

I've always thought the S60 R would be a fun car - you could rocket up behind people on the motorway and laugh as they move out of the way, clearly thinking you're the police! I love how it's a *proper* sleeper.

[Idontdrinkrsmoke]

Honda Accord 2.2 ictdi - a rare diesel engine with no DPF which is a good thing. Can't argue with a V70 D5 though - and I think the ones which have '2.4' on the back are non-dpf models and ones with 'D5' have a dpf. If that's wrong I'm sure I'll be corrected.

[slippery]

A lex said:

Idontdrinkrsmoke said:

Honda Accord 2.2 ictdi - a rare diesel engine with no DPF which is a good thing. Can't argue with a V70 D5 though - and I think the ones which have '2.4' on the back are non-dpf models and ones with 'D5' have a dpf. If that's wrong I'm sure I'll be corrected.

Not that easy im afraid.

ALL pre facelift cars are euro3 engines, badged as D5 and come with 163bhp and no DPF (MY2000-2004)

SOME facelift cars kept the old euro3 engine, were badged as D5 and came with 163bhp and no DPF (MY2004-2005)

Then Volvo upgraded then engine to meet euro4 emissions. These come with two power outputs and both had DPF fitted (MY2005-2007)

185bhp, badged as D5
163bhp, badged as 2.4D - but they are both euro4 engines.

So actually, anything badged as a 2.4D is guaranteed to have a DPF and 163 - whereas something badged as D5 it depends on the MY of the car.

Simples.

[dumpy]

Thank god for that. Just checked my 2005 V70 D5 facelift and its 120kw 160bhp on log book so no dpf

[slippery]

A lex said:

dumpy said:

Thank god for that. Just checked my 2005 V70 D5 facelift and its 120kw 160bhp on log book so no dpf

Easiest way to check is the engine cover.

Black plastic = no DPF

Grey plastic = DPF and even worse the dreaded swirl arm actuator

Sounds like something from Doctor Who!

[lightthefuse]

A lex said:

Easiest way to check is the engine cover.

Black plastic = no DPF

Grey plastic = DPF and even worse the dreaded swirl arm actuator

Are they weak on D5s as well? Common problem on GM 1.9s, my Saab's were on the way out too. Good to know for when the current V70 we have blows up.

And for the most hassle-free mile munchers I'd say go with a Volvo as well.

Edited by lightthefuse on Sunday 13th January 21:51

Edited by lightthefuse on Sunday 13th January 21:52

[Rick101]

Recently bought a Skoda vRS diesel. Do about 20k a year. Exceeded all expectations, can get a real 50mpg+ with ease, avg real 45mpg.

Quick enough for the road and tune to 205bhp easily if you so desire.

[AndyLB]

Rick101 said:

Recently bought a Skoda vRS diesel. Do about 20k a year. Exceeded all expectations, can get a real 50mpg+ with ease, avg real 45mpg.

Quick enough for the road and tune to 205bhp easily if you so desire.

Octavia?

[thinfourth2]

Or you could get a prius

Petrol so none of the modern diesel crap and good on fuel.