Oh dear, I seem to like diesel convertibles!
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I used to hate the idea of a diesel convertible, I mean why on earth would someone want to something that makes listening to 'that engine' unavoidable!
Thing is, I'm now warming to the idea, what with fuel prices getting crazy. I figure, if I can't afford to run an E46 M3 cab, I might as well get an E46 330d cab - performance wise I guess it's pretty close to a 330i and with a re-map, 250hp and a ton of torque would mean swift progress while still getting high 30mpg.
After owning high-reving and straight-6 petrol cars, the thought of getting a diesel doesn't exactly fill me with joy, but getting the roof down on a day like today might just make the hit a little bit easier
So, the list goes: E46/93 BMW diesel 6 or Audi A4 3.0TDi [not sure the 4 cylinder versions would cut it]. I wish the Alfa Spider 2.4JTD was a better car than it is, cos it looks so so so good!
Be good to hear your experiences with diesel cabs
Thing is, I'm now warming to the idea, what with fuel prices getting crazy. I figure, if I can't afford to run an E46 M3 cab, I might as well get an E46 330d cab - performance wise I guess it's pretty close to a 330i and with a re-map, 250hp and a ton of torque would mean swift progress while still getting high 30mpg.
After owning high-reving and straight-6 petrol cars, the thought of getting a diesel doesn't exactly fill me with joy, but getting the roof down on a day like today might just make the hit a little bit easier
So, the list goes: E46/93 BMW diesel 6 or Audi A4 3.0TDi [not sure the 4 cylinder versions would cut it]. I wish the Alfa Spider 2.4JTD was a better car than it is, cos it looks so so so good!
Be good to hear your experiences with diesel cabs
BMW I6 diesels dont sound too bad IMO, still a bit of a nice sound going on and besides with the roof down you're going to need TVR-esque exhausts to even hear any engine at speed, let alone hear enough to be bothered by diesel clatter. As I say though, at least having 6 cylinders makes it better and smoother.
Convertible diesel?
Could you not just get a smaller, lighter open roof vehicle? Something like an MR2 mk3 or MG TF would get high 30's MPG easily enough without having to sacrifice on performance.
TBF, if you need a larger 4 seater cabrio, I think the diesel style of power delivery would suit the more relaxed nature of an open 4 seater quite well.
Could you not just get a smaller, lighter open roof vehicle? Something like an MR2 mk3 or MG TF would get high 30's MPG easily enough without having to sacrifice on performance.
TBF, if you need a larger 4 seater cabrio, I think the diesel style of power delivery would suit the more relaxed nature of an open 4 seater quite well.
Codswallop said:
Convertible diesel?
:getmycoat:
Could you not just get a smaller, lighter open roof vehicle? Something like an MR2 mk3 or MG TF would get high 30's MPG easily enough without having to sacrifice on performance.
TBF, if you need a larger 4 seater cabrio, I think the diesel style of power delivery would suit the more relaxed nature of an open 4 seater quite well.
I did forget to write...although cutting the budget on the car by a third and buying an S2000 is probably a better idea, spare cash for the petrol then :getmycoat:
Could you not just get a smaller, lighter open roof vehicle? Something like an MR2 mk3 or MG TF would get high 30's MPG easily enough without having to sacrifice on performance.
TBF, if you need a larger 4 seater cabrio, I think the diesel style of power delivery would suit the more relaxed nature of an open 4 seater quite well.
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