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Diesel car 8k or less

  • 26-01-2011 4:10pm
    #1
    yupyup7up
    Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭


    Got a loan for 8k, looking for a diesel 130hp+ from 2003 up

    I've been looking for far at Audi A4 130bhp sport 6speed, but every single one, except maybe the ones in donegal/the north have ludicrously high price tags.

    I was also considering BMW 320d msport saloons as well. But I heard that they give trouble in terms of turbo failure and the swirl flaps.

    What are your opinions on these and also have you any other suggestions I may not have considered? I'm looking for a big enough car and something comfortable and sporty looking. thanks


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  • #2
    frank gooding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭frank gooding


    what about a 150bhp saab 93

    I would buy a passat sport 6 speed before an a4 much more spacious car.


  • #3
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    I think that in the current financial times it's more appropriate to let us know how much you want/can spend on running costs.

    Great cars can be had for next to nothing. 10 full tanks however and you've paid out the cost of the car again ;)


  • #4
    yupyup7up
    Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭yupyup7up


    frank gooding wrote: »
    what about a 150bhp saab 93

    I would buy a passat sport 6 speed before an a4 much more spacious car.
    I'm not a big fan of Saabs or volvos..

    Yeah the passats are nice but aren't the 2.0 TDis supposed to be dodgy?
    E39MSport wrote: »
    I think that in the current financial times it's more appropriate to let us know how much you want/can spend on running costs.

    Great cars can be had for next to nothing. 10 full tanks however and you've paid out the cost of the car again ;)

    Well my car at the minute is a 1.6 corolla and im getting 70 miles for €20 petrol. I imagine the diesel would be lighter! I don't a lot of miles(10k a year?) but I reckon diesel is the way to go.

    I don't mind paying a little more on road tax for better economy and i wouldnt worry much about insurance as ive 6 years no claims.

    I just want an economical, reliable car that has a bit of an OEM lip kit on it! N.B. I HATE body kits I just like sports models of cars over the paddy spec...


  • #5
    markoire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭markoire


    Honda accord diesel sounds like it kind of suits your needs. Some of them look lovely, theyre quick, economical and they don't seem to give much trouble.


  • #6
    yupyup7up
    Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭yupyup7up


    markoire wrote: »
    Honda accord diesel sounds like it kind of suits your needs. Some of them look lovely, theyre quick, economical and they don't seem to give much trouble.

    yeah I like them alright, but I can't justify paying nearly 900 pa on tax! the audi i was looking at was less than 600...


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  • #7
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    Eur 20 = 13.3 litres at c. 1.5
    13.3 l = c. 3 gallons
    70 miles over 3 gallons = 23 mpg

    ^^ Is that correct?

    If so then I reckon there summit up with your Corolla or you spend most of your time at a stand still. At a guess I'd say you should get over 35 close to 40 from 1.6. Anyone confirm?


  • #8
    markoire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭markoire


    yupyup7up wrote: »
    yeah I like them alright, but I can't justify paying nearly 900 pa on tax! the audi i was looking at was less than 600...


    Yeah, it is quite expensive on tax allright. A lot of car for the price though, same goes for the saab. If its a VW/Audi you're after then obviously a skoda is a decent alternative. Personally if I only did 10k miles a year id stick with a petrol and just get something a bit quicker than your corolla. You might even be able to get a mk5 gti at that price pretty soon. Thatll give you pretty similar if not better mpg to your corolla and will be a lot more fun. If you do get a vag diesel, expect 130-160 miles per 20 euro diesel depending on where and how you drive!!


  • #9
    yupyup7up
    Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭yupyup7up


    markoire wrote: »
    Yeah, it is quite expensive on tax allright. A lot of car for the price though, same goes for the saab. If its a VW/Audi you're after then obviously a skoda is a decent alternative. Personally if I only did 10k miles a year id stick with a petrol and just get something a bit quicker than your corolla. You might even be able to get a mk5 gti at that price pretty soon. Thatll give you pretty similar if not better mpg to your corolla and will be a lot more fun. If you do get a vag diesel, expect 130-160 miles per 20 euro diesel depending on where and how you drive!!

    Well if i got 130-160 miles for 20 euro I'd be more than happy with that! Might have a look at golf or passat tdis as well. To be honest I'm getting a new car to improve the mileage im getting.

    Yeah, its getting around 70ish 80 pushing it. but it is 13 years old too so that could be contributing!


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