Cheap Diesel Snotter

[pikeyboy]

Ok right I've got a new job coming up which involves a 100 mile round trip to commute everyday along our wonderful motorways.
Although my Hilux would do this quite happily its just not good enough on fuel and I thought I'd get a cheapo diesel snotter, VAG Skoda Seat et al..

Is the 1.9 tdi PD still the pick of the bunch at 1500 quid or so?
What are the major probs I need to look out for when buying something that's already a bit leggy clutch injectors?

The SDi is much simpler and I assume more reliable, is it really the wrong tool for the job? ie too slow?

Any advice appreciated - PB

[chris285]

1.9TDI is still the pick I would say, SDI is going to be far too slow

Usual EGR and clutch and flywheels to look for, and ensure it's got a service history and check the right oil has been used or cam's might be an issue

[Dr G]

One of these:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[Condi]

These are brilliant fun and very cheap motoring!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Will do 45mpg when driven like its stolen, parts are cheap, and if its got some leather seats surprisingly comfortable.

[muppets_mate]

Condi said:

These are brilliant fun and very cheap motoring!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Will do 45mpg when driven like its stolen, parts are cheap, and if its got some leather seats surprisingly comfortable.

A4s in general maybe, just not that one!!!

The usual suspects: PSA HDI / VAG 1.9 TDI usually fit the bill. At this price point it's about finding the best example rather than particular make or model, there are plenty of horrors out there

Edited by muppets_mate on Friday 5th December 18:49

[mdk1]

Mk1 Octavia 1.9tdi in 90bhp form good for over 50mpg from every tank, ours is 11 years old and get used and abused, oil and filter change every 12,000 m and just gone through its mot again with no adviseries.

[pikeyboy]

Dr G said:

One of these:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

That's the kind of thing. Cheap cheerful and not on its knees.

[Condi]

muppets_mate said:

Condi said:

These are brilliant fun and very cheap motoring!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Will do 45mpg when driven like its stolen, parts are cheap, and if its got some leather seats surprisingly comfortable.

A4s in general maybe, just not that one!!!

The usual suspects: PSA HDI / VAG 1.9 TDI usually fit the bill. At this price point it's about finding the best example rather than particular make or model, there are plenty of horrors out there

Why not that one? My last one of those did 190k+ before dying. Still good for plenty of miles.