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Lukas239

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Afternoon all,

I'm approaching new car time (new to me). A change in job has seen my milage go from 24k to about 16k a year so I can afford to lose some MPG from my current ecobox.

I spend a large amount of time on 60mph A roads driving like a granny but occssionally get to enjoy some Suffolk back roads.

Looking for something that can;
- waft along comfortably
- get 45mpg without trying (under normal conditions)
- has a good bit of overtaking grunt and in-gear performance for getting past tractor boys.
- isn't tiny (can get Mountain bike in with relative ease)
- won't throw up huge unexpected bills

Now, I'm a serial researcher and for every idea I explore, the internet informs me the model in hand is a 'ticking time-bomb' and 'avoid at all costs'. Perhaps because they're all diesels.

Current options are;
- BMW 325d (probably the most desirable, albeit expensive)
- VAG 2.0 TDI 140/170 (think Seat Leon FR, Golf GT, Octavia VRS)
- M47 3 series (320cd is pick of the bunch)
- Volvo 2.4D (unlikely to get 45mpg but 5 cylinders!)
- Saab 1.9ttid (left field and 2 turbos)

Would appreciate any help and advice, new contenders or criticism.

Lukas239

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Thank you very much for the links, super handy.

Was completely unaware of the 2.7 Audi lump. Will look into that. Mondeo also looks like a lot of car for the money
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