Yet another what car thread :)

[dreaddan]

So its time to bin the shed (mk3 Mondeo 200k+).

I want to replace it with something smaller and faster but still a derv as I do 30k a year with up to 7k
Have been looking at 120d's 7.6s to 60 and 40-50mpg it seems a no brainer.
But I’m wondering what else I'm missing..
Golf 2.0 GT GTI - Decent drive but not a quick
SEAT Leon TDI CR FR - not found one near me yet to try
A3 - Not been impressed by the ones I've tried (admittedly a while ago now).


anything else?

Thanks

[kiethton]

Volvo D5? S60/V50/S40?

ETA. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Edited by kiethton on Wednesday 9th October 15:47

[300bhp/ton]

dreaddan said:

So its time to bin the shed (mk3 Mondeo 200k+).

I want to replace it with something smaller and faster but still a derv as I do 30k a year with up to 7k
Have been looking at 120d's 7.6s to 60 and 40-50mpg it seems a no brainer.
But I’m wondering what else I'm missing..
Golf 2.0 GT GTI - Decent drive but not a quick
SEAT Leon TDI CR FR - not found one near me yet to try
A3 - Not been impressed by the ones I've tried (admittedly a while ago now).


anything else?

Thanks

I suspect the BMW won't be the biggest inside, the most well specced or even the best riding. But I'm pretty sure it'll be a better drive than the other cars you've listed. So on that basis it'd be my pick.

[TheJimi]

Stonker of an engine in the S40 D5, with a lovely 5 pot warble.

330D?

[dreaddan]

Hmm I did think about a D5 but there's none near by
Leeds may be a little further than I was hoping to go.

330d again none neer except ones that look iffy

[bamberwell]

Honda Civic 2.2 cdti? Ours is quite pokey, economical, and lovely to drive with a real quality feel to it..oh and chain driven cams

[dreaddan]

Hmm not sure I like the merks...
and the civic i'm not sure I could live with that split window/wing...

[kiethton]

dreaddan said:

Hmm I did think about a D5 but there's none near by

Work blocks me clicking your profile but where are you based?

BCA Blackbusche has a 2008/86k mile black S40 D5 with decent spec that should be in budget (goes through on Friday)

BCA Derby has a red V50 D5 going through on monday too

Log on to the BCA site and search there yourself, most have mechanical and condition reports so you have a good idea before travelling for what you're bidding on.

[dreaddan]

Im in stoke on Trent.. searching though autotrader with D5 shows the nearest is the one in leeds.
will check BCA.

Looks do play a part of it, yes there is a limit but there's no point getting something that your going to hate..
The vrs was on the list, I cant remember why I discounted it now.

[TheJimi]

dreaddan said:

The vrs was on the list, I cant remember why I discounted it now.

Couldn't have been a very good reason!

[dreaddan]

TheJimi said:

Couldn't have been a very good reason!

Possibly
Looking at the Octi it doest get great stats mpg wise..