Advice for a noob soon to be commuting 120ish miles a day...
Discussion
culpz said:
The Volvo's look like a decent bet but i don't know that much about them and I've heard that certain engines are a no go and suffer various issues. I'm not sure if the C30 and S40 with those particular engines are specifically troublesome though.
I'd never personally touch a Honda with a diesel engine. Similar to Lexus really, it's not their forte and they tend to be uneconomical and unreliable compared to their petrol variants.
The A6 looks like a good shout. It will be a huge step up from the Fiesta and very comfortable, wafty and at-home chewing up the motorway miles nicely. It's quite a big barge though and could be pretty expensive to repair.
So, i'd probably go for the A4 out of that lot. It's just like the A6 but a bit smaller, lighter and probably a bit cheaper to run and maintain.
Cheers, great help. If it turns out the C30/S40 do suffer with common issues then I guess the A4 will be the focus point.. I'm now looking at an S60, seats look like arm chairs!I'd never personally touch a Honda with a diesel engine. Similar to Lexus really, it's not their forte and they tend to be uneconomical and unreliable compared to their petrol variants.
The A6 looks like a good shout. It will be a huge step up from the Fiesta and very comfortable, wafty and at-home chewing up the motorway miles nicely. It's quite a big barge though and could be pretty expensive to repair.
So, i'd probably go for the A4 out of that lot. It's just like the A6 but a bit smaller, lighter and probably a bit cheaper to run and maintain.
don't know yr budget- but the "new" shape mondeo's are a good mile muncher.
a 2.0 D will do 55/57 mpg on a run and they are packed with kit/toys. phone kit, dash display for phone, 3.5 mm jack plug for phone/music, DAB, auto lights, wipers. heated front screen is a god send in winter. I've driven big distances in mine with no comfort issues.
they're everywhere and will be cheap to buy. No extra £ for the badge !
I don't like diesel or petrol VAG or specifically skoda's. My sister had 3. 1 pet, 2 diesel. All three had terrible engine failures- all 3 were new, expensive cars too, not high mileage shed stuff. maybe she was unlucky- who knows.
search on here for past threads. much love for them.
a 2.0 D will do 55/57 mpg on a run and they are packed with kit/toys. phone kit, dash display for phone, 3.5 mm jack plug for phone/music, DAB, auto lights, wipers. heated front screen is a god send in winter. I've driven big distances in mine with no comfort issues.
they're everywhere and will be cheap to buy. No extra £ for the badge !
I don't like diesel or petrol VAG or specifically skoda's. My sister had 3. 1 pet, 2 diesel. All three had terrible engine failures- all 3 were new, expensive cars too, not high mileage shed stuff. maybe she was unlucky- who knows.
search on here for past threads. much love for them.
austinsmirk said:
don't know yr budget- but the "new" shape mondeo's are a good mile muncher.
a 2.0 D will do 55/57 mpg on a run and they are packed with kit/toys. phone kit, dash display for phone, 3.5 mm jack plug for phone/music, DAB, auto lights, wipers. heated front screen is a god send in winter. I've driven big distances in mine with no comfort issues.
they're everywhere and will be cheap to buy. No extra £ for the badge !
I don't like diesel or petrol VAG or specifically skoda's. My sister had 3. 1 pet, 2 diesel. All three had terrible engine failures- all 3 were new, expensive cars too, not high mileage shed stuff. maybe she was unlucky- who knows.
search on here for past threads. much love for them.
Looking around £4,000 at a maximum a 2.0 D will do 55/57 mpg on a run and they are packed with kit/toys. phone kit, dash display for phone, 3.5 mm jack plug for phone/music, DAB, auto lights, wipers. heated front screen is a god send in winter. I've driven big distances in mine with no comfort issues.
they're everywhere and will be cheap to buy. No extra £ for the badge !
I don't like diesel or petrol VAG or specifically skoda's. My sister had 3. 1 pet, 2 diesel. All three had terrible engine failures- all 3 were new, expensive cars too, not high mileage shed stuff. maybe she was unlucky- who knows.
search on here for past threads. much love for them.
I had an S40 1.6d for my 120 miles per day commute.
It was fine until it hit 100k ish and then the DMF went (£600) quickly followed by DPF problems (meant to be changed at 75k so mine did well) so I got rid.
Think the 2.0D doesn't have the DPF problem.
DMF can go on any diesel so always a gamble.
Apart from the engine it was comfortable, well kitted out and seats were excellent.
Steering a little vague and not the best handling car but ideal for long commutes IMO.
It was fine until it hit 100k ish and then the DMF went (£600) quickly followed by DPF problems (meant to be changed at 75k so mine did well) so I got rid.
Think the 2.0D doesn't have the DPF problem.
DMF can go on any diesel so always a gamble.
Apart from the engine it was comfortable, well kitted out and seats were excellent.
Steering a little vague and not the best handling car but ideal for long commutes IMO.
Mikey2312 said:
I'm just reading up about the 2.0D lumps... same PSA as Fords with not too many horror stories if maintained.. I'm also looking at the 2.4 D5 as an option
The D5 is an excellent engine, Honest John suggests real world MPG of 42-43 with the 2.0D 45-46mpg.That's in the S40, the S60 D5 shows 45 mpg which is surprising being a bigger car than the S40.
culpz said:
Mikey2312 said:
My list stands now at..
Volvo C30 2.0 D R-Design
Volvo S40 2.0 D SE Sport (If I can get some facts on mpg)
Honda Civic 2.2 I-CDTi (either EX or Type S)
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
The Volvo's look like a decent bet but i don't know that much about them and I've heard that certain engines are a no go and suffer various issues. I'm not sure if the C30 and S40 with those particular engines are specifically troublesome though. Volvo C30 2.0 D R-Design
Volvo S40 2.0 D SE Sport (If I can get some facts on mpg)
Honda Civic 2.2 I-CDTi (either EX or Type S)
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
I'd never personally touch a Honda with a diesel engine. Similar to Lexus really, it's not their forte and they tend to be uneconomical and unreliable compared to their petrol variants.
The A6 looks like a good shout. It will be a huge step up from the Fiesta and very comfortable, wafty and at-home chewing up the motorway miles nicely. It's quite a big barge though and could be pretty expensive to repair.
So, i'd probably go for the A4 out of that lot. It's just like the A6 but a bit smaller, lighter and probably a bit cheaper to run and maintain.
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I spent 6 years doing Hull/Leeds about 65 miles each way adding up to well over 30k a year with other mileage.
Reliability and Gadgets rarely go hand in hand and reliability means regular servicing.
This adds up with big servicing and depreciation bills.
I also went LPG on the last two, because fuel costs neared hundred quid when the price hit £1.50 a litre.
It will work out more expensive than you think.
I use the train now.
Reliability and Gadgets rarely go hand in hand and reliability means regular servicing.
This adds up with big servicing and depreciation bills.
I also went LPG on the last two, because fuel costs neared hundred quid when the price hit £1.50 a litre.
It will work out more expensive than you think.
I use the train now.
4x4Tyke said:
I spent 6 years doing Hull/Leeds about 65 miles each way adding up to well over 30k a year with other mileage.
Reliability and Gadgets rarely go hand in hand and reliability means regular servicing.
This adds up with big servicing and depreciation bills.
I also went LPG on the last two, because fuel costs neared hundred quid when the price hit £1.50 a litre.
It will work out more expensive than you think.
How did you find the commute?Reliability and Gadgets rarely go hand in hand and reliability means regular servicing.
This adds up with big servicing and depreciation bills.
I also went LPG on the last two, because fuel costs neared hundred quid when the price hit £1.50 a litre.
It will work out more expensive than you think.
I'm looking at a potential contract which will involve Rothwell (home) to Hessle daily.
I'm pretty familiar with that section of the M62 and reckon it'll be a doddle ... what do you think? Much issues with traffic / accidents?
John Laverick said:
How did you find the commute?
I'm looking at a potential contract which will involve Rothwell (home) to Hessle daily.
I'm pretty familiar with that section of the M62 and reckon it'll be a doddle ... what do you think? Much issues with traffic / accidents?
I was going the other way, I live in Hull and normally working in Leeds and M62 was generally clear until Wakefield, it appeared pretty good and quiet in the other direction. Watch out for the Traffic Police hanging around at Ferrybridge slip road or the access road behind the next Bridge and at Howden both ways.I'm looking at a potential contract which will involve Rothwell (home) to Hessle daily.
I'm pretty familiar with that section of the M62 and reckon it'll be a doddle ... what do you think? Much issues with traffic / accidents?
Hessle is just on the right side of the congestion going into Hull, the A63 gets pretty busy from Hessle into Hull, because of bridge and A164 traffic.
The main issue is accidents because there are no good alternate routes when the A63 is blocked, they are unclassified roads and get congested quickly, so sit out the traffic.
Can I speculate VP or TG?
Edited by 4x4Tyke on Wednesday 27th September 15:29
4x4Tyke said:
I was going the other way, live in Hull and normally working in Leeds, which was generally clear until Wakefield, but appeared pretty good in the other direction.
Hessle is just on the right side of congestion into Hull, the A63 gets pretty busy from Hessle to Hull.
The main issue is accidents because there are no good alternate routes when the A63 is blocked, they are unclassified roads and get congested quickly, so sit out the traffic.
VP or TG?
Cheers ... matches my thoughts.Hessle is just on the right side of congestion into Hull, the A63 gets pretty busy from Hessle to Hull.
The main issue is accidents because there are no good alternate routes when the A63 is blocked, they are unclassified roads and get congested quickly, so sit out the traffic.
VP or TG?
VP or TG? Not sure what you mean ....
Mikey2312 said:
I don't know if I'm narrowing it down or adding to the list.. The S40 is a nice motor but forums report poor fuel consumption so I'm back to the C30... as long as the boot isn't any smaller than the fiesta then I can cope with it.. I'm on the wavelength of... lighter car + same engine as S40 = better mpg... someone please correct me if I'm wrong?
My list stands now at..
Volvo C30 2.0 D R-Design
Volvo S40 2.0 D SE Sport (If I can get some facts on mpg)
Honda Civic 2.2 I-CDTi (either EX or Type S)
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
I figure I can always add a parrot kit to the car I buy if it doesn't come with many gadgets like the C30
I have a 2011 C30 D3 SE LUX and regularly get between 55-60mpg doing a 45 mile commute each way, every day (Iver to kidlington and back). Its comfortable, although the seating position is not the best in my opinion (I'm 6ft 1). I've done almost 30k in the last twelve months with no issues whatsoever and the service periods are every 18k. It will push over 60mpg on a flat motorway, 70mph cruise control. It packs a punch and economical at the same time.My list stands now at..
Volvo C30 2.0 D R-Design
Volvo S40 2.0 D SE Sport (If I can get some facts on mpg)
Honda Civic 2.2 I-CDTi (either EX or Type S)
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
I figure I can always add a parrot kit to the car I buy if it doesn't come with many gadgets like the C30
Malcs87 said:
I have a 2011 C30 D3 SE LUX and regularly get between 55-60mpg doing a 45 mile commute each way, every day (Iver to kidlington and back). Its comfortable, although the seating position is not the best in my opinion (I'm 6ft 1). I've done almost 30k in the last twelve months with no issues whatsoever and the service periods are every 18k. It will push over 60mpg on a flat motorway, 70mph cruise control. It packs a punch and economical at the same time.
I think my budget will only stretch as far as 2008 unfortunately so I'm left with the older PSA 2.0 engine or the 2.4 D5Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff