best diesel for 5-6 k

blacksmith105 · 31-10-2011 6:37pm #1

Looking for a good reliable diesel for daily commute 200k round trip was thinking

1. 03 BMW 320D
2. 04 Skoda Octavia
3. 02 Audi A4
4. 04 Ford Focus diesel
5. 04/05 Toyota Avensis

Have 5-6 k to spend

Anyone got any advice on the above models ,

George Dalton · 31-10-2011 7:00pm

My view is that the 320d and A4 in that price range can be very hit and miss. If you get a good one you will be fine but there are a lot more bad ones than good ones out there.

04 Octavia or Focus should be available well below your price limit. Both are good cars but there would be better options available for a 200km daily commute.

05-06 Avensis very good car overall. Try to buy one with the DMF already done or else budget for it to be done in your ownership.

I would also suggest a 05-06 Mondeo as another option to add to the list. I think they drive better than the Toyota. As with the Avensis try to buy with DMF already changed or make allowances for it to be done during your ownership. Some 05s will have the TDDI engine and are a bit underpowered but very very reliable. TDCI is more powerful, refined and economical but there is potential for injector issues with them. Try to buy one that has recently passed the NCT so you know common issues like rear brake line corrosion, rear subframe bushes, ARB links and bushes and coil springs are all ok.

bazz26 · 31-10-2011 8:22pm

A nice comfy Peugeot 406 HDi would fit the bill. This one looks good and the spec is high but I'd want to be paying under €5k for it.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201139204708521

-Corkie- · 31-10-2011 8:26pm

bazz26 wrote: »

A nice comfy Peugeot 406 HDi would fit the bill. This one looks good and the spec is high but I'd want to be paying under €5k for it.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201139204708521

Nice motor but away overpriced. That garage is only over the road from me.

George Dalton · 31-10-2011 8:27pm

Lovely looking car that.

bazz26 · 31-10-2011 8:43pm

Yes, it's nice but overpriced alright. I think it is worth about €4600.

PaulKK · 31-10-2011 8:52pm

What about a Passat OP?

If you are doing that kind of mileage a day you really need a larger more comfortable car.

I had a 98 one and it was a great car.

Something like this maybe?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2674524

FrontDoor · 31-10-2011 10:09pm

What kind of seats are in the back of that passat?

166man · 31-10-2011 10:15pm

Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI. For reliability this should be your best bet

-Corkie- · 31-10-2011 10:16pm

FrontDoor wrote: »

What kind of seats are in the back of that passat?

Cream cloth which look very well. Thats a ex UK car so i would be getting the mileage verified first..

PaulKK · 31-10-2011 10:17pm

FrontDoor wrote: »

What kind of seats are in the back of that passat?

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/12/23/189163.html

Also from the ad:

Donedeal wrote: »

rear built - in baby booster seats.

-Corkie- wrote: »

Cream cloth which look very well. Thats a ex UK car so i would be getting the mileage verified first..

Think he ment the actual funky folding feature.

best diesel for 5-6 k

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