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Fast diesel around €7/8k

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  • #32
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,653 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    NewApproach wrote: »
    Thanks, didn't think they were in budget! I'll check the story with insurance tomorrow.

    It might also be worth looking for the Mondeo 2.2 TDCi Ghia X/Titanium X, same engine as the ST but may not be as high risk with insurance companies.


  • #33
    NewApproach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,185 ✭✭✭NewApproach


    YouTookMyName wrote: »
    Serious bus for a man of 21!

    I've an odd taste in cars :)

    edit: Don't say these don't look class:

    Volvo-S60-00+%25281%2529.jpg


  • #34
    Pdfile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭Pdfile


    why not just get a VAG diesel and admit defeat ?


  • #35
    YouTookMyName
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,360 ✭✭✭YouTookMyName


    Pdfile wrote: »
    why not just get a VAG diesel and admit defeat ?

    Because he;s not a sheep?


  • #36
    supersparkz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭supersparkz


    Hiace. wrote: »
    NewApproach wrote: »
    Is anything reliable these days? :)

    Not really, it's called planned obsolesce. It's a major mone
    y spinner for the large manufacturers.
    VAG are the worst offenders at the minute.
    Even toyota vans......


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  • #37
    Pdfile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭Pdfile


    you don't have to be a sheep, the sheeps are the ones who bought them during the tiger and got robbed.


    the sharks are the ones buying them for half nothing ;)


  • #38
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    The reason nobody wants to buy VAG diesel anymore:

    18375.jpg

    zV6dyVhC.jpg

    Full-4608732.jpeg


    (pics straight from google of "felt spec", not going to the hassle of blocking a reg tbh")


  • #39
    Pdfile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭Pdfile


    oh yes, i know their are some Serious yokes... but keep it completely stock ( or as close exterior wise as possible ) remap + front anti roll bar and any other cheap bits n peices you can tart her up with and im sure you're onto a winner ??


  • #40
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,497 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    supersparkz wrote: »
    Would you consider a 2l passat say 05 up. a good quick bus. or the octavia with the same engine maybe a bit cheaper?

    2l ones of that era are potentially very troublesome.


  • #41
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    challengemaster wrote: »
    The reason nobody wants to buy VAG diesel anymore:


    (pics straight from google of "felt spec", not going to the hassle of blocking a reg tbh")

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGpcKu7kLuY


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  • #42
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    NewApproach wrote: »
    Hi I'm looking for a relatively fast diesel car which won't cost an arm and a leg in maintenance (my big worry about a BMW).

    I saw on autotrader a Toyota Avensis T180, which I could import for around 7-7.5k. Has 175bhp, 45ish mpg and good spec (leather, sat nav etc).

    Also it would need to be insurable for a 21 year old. The badge isn't too important, but it would need to look kinda nice.

    How does that Toyota sound, or any other decent alternatives?

    Thanks!
    Golf TDI. All you need.


  • #43
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    keithclancy wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGpcKu7kLuY
    Jayzes. I support Celtic and drive a Volkswagen. Must make me a skanger:D


  • #44
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    PARKHEAD67 wrote: »
    Golf TDI. All you need.

    Eh no. Most are only the 1.9 too and that's not fast.

    A big +1 on the Mondeo ST idea though. Nice spec, decent poke and rare enough too.


  • #45
    supersparkz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭supersparkz


    RoverJames wrote: »
    2l ones of that era are potentially very troublesome.

    What kind of trouble?? Was considering one myself.


  • #46
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    EPM wrote: »
    Eh no. Most are only the 1.9 too and that's not fast.

    A big +1 on the Mondeo ST idea though. Nice spec, decent poke and rare enough too.

    Mondeo is a bit big for someone of that age i'd think.

    What about something like this ?
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/SEAT/Leon/Sport-1./201135204259002/advert?channel=CARS

    no-image-large.gif&width=400&height=300


  • #47
    si_guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭si_guru


    If you're importing... then get an Astra 1.9CDTi with 150bhp - easy remap to 210bhp... or the Vectra if you want a bigger (but slightly heavier) car.

    Oh and btw, the fastest production diesel car was a VAG 1.9tdi. Really. And the most powerful is a VAG too!


    ...mad choice. Doblo Cargo and remap to 175... :)


  • #48
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    si_guru wrote: »
    If you're importing... then get an Astra 1.9CDTi with 150bhp - easy remap to 210bhp... or the Vectra if you want a bigger (but slightly heavier) car.

    Oh and btw, the fastest production diesel car was a VAG 1.9tdi. Really. And the most powerful is a VAG too!


    ...mad choice. Doblo Cargo and remap to 175... :)

    i dont know would you get 210 from that engine, 190 is the max ive seen from the guys on AON. they also have swirl flap problems but still a fine engine.

    get a 159 jtdm OP :D


  • #49
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    EPM wrote: »
    Eh no. Most are only the 1.9 too and that's not fast.

    A big +1 on the Mondeo ST idea though. Nice spec, decent poke and rare enough too.
    Ive a 1.9 Golf and trust me its a fabulous car. I dont get all this anti-VAG stuff. The car is as reliable as fcuk-no trouble whatsoever.It drives brilliantly, has a lot of power.(Trust me, its got more power than a lot of the s****y Bmws that pollute our roads).My advice to the op-forget all the anti VAG brigade.Get a 1.9 TDI Golf. Youll never look back.;)


  • #50
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    I can only assume you're trolling tbh. The 1.9 tdi is fine for a diesel hack, but considering that the OP is looking for something relatively powerful its performance is not going to meet this requirement unless you do a remap or something.


  • #51
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    EPM wrote: »
    I can only assume you're trolling tbh. The 1.9 tdi is fine for a diesel hack, but considering that the OP is looking for something relatively powerful its performance is not going to meet this requirement unless you do a remap or something.
    Im not trolling. The TDI Golf is a pretty powerful yoke (by Irish standards). I have no problem overtaking cars in it anyway;).If your comparing it to a Porsche-then fair enough it cant compete. But by Christ its better than any pov spec bmw on the road today.


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  • #52
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    This isn't the 1.9TDI with 105bhp and 184 lb ft Torque is it? :pac:

    Post '01 e46 320d has 150bhp and 243 lb ft
    Post '07 e90 320d has 176bhp and 258 lb ft


  • #53
    voxpop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭voxpop


    challengemaster wrote: »
    This isn't the 1.9TDI with 105bhp and 184 lb ft Torque is it? :pac:

    Could be the one with 130 or 150hp either


  • #54
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    challengemaster wrote: »
    This isn't the 1.9TDI with 105bhp and 184 lb ft Torque is it? :pac:
    No.Its the one that keeps overtaking you.


  • #55
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    PARKHEAD67 wrote: »
    No.Its the one that keeps overtaking you.

    Lol. You should really try harder at this trolling business


  • #56
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    challengemaster wrote: »
    This isn't the 1.9TDI with 105bhp and 184 lb ft Torque is it? :pac:

    Post '01 e46 320d has 150bhp and 243 lb ft
    Post '07 e90 320d has 176bhp and 258 lb ft
    And the lads driving the e-whatevers usually drive like geriatrics.Coz they usually are. Retired bankers and the like.


  • #57
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Lol. You should really try harder at this trolling business
    Im doing my best:D.Still love the Golf though;)


  • #58
    Squall19
    Closed Accounts Posts: 565 ✭✭✭Squall19


    EPM wrote: »
    I can only assume you're trolling tbh. The 1.9 tdi is fine for a diesel hack, but considering that the OP is looking for something relatively powerful its performance is not going to meet this requirement unless you do a remap or something.

    It's not about the engine its about the weight.

    Your fancy Octavia Vrs for example is only a hair quicker than a stock 130bhp 1.9tdi which are in the Fabia Vrs, Seat Ibiza and Polo.

    Those cars are alot lighter than Mondeo ST, Octavia's, S60 and that stuff.

    A remapped Polo tdi with 170bhp will be seriously quick in gear.


  • #59
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    PARKHEAD67 wrote: »
    And the lads driving the e-whatevers usually drive like geriatrics.Coz they usually are. Retired bankers and the like.

    Jaysus, I'll have to start using a walking stick. Can't have 20 year olds in an e46 coupe now can we? :P


  • #60
    PARKHEAD67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭PARKHEAD67


    challengemaster wrote: »
    This isn't the 1.9TDI with 105bhp and 184 lb ft Torque is it? :pac:

    Post '01 e46 320d has 150bhp and 243 lb ft
    Post '07 e90 320d has 176bhp and 258 lb ft
    Unreliable break down machines.Just ask my brother.;)


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  • #61
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Squall19 wrote: »
    It's not about the engine its about the weight.

    Your fancy Octavia Vrs for example is only a hair quicker than a stock 130bhp 1.9tdi which are in the Fabia Vrs, Seat Ibiza and Polo.

    Those cars are alot lighter than Mondeo ST, Octavia's, S60 and that stuff.

    A remapped Polo tdi with 170bhp will be seriously quick in gear.

    Agree completely, actually found an old roadtest of the PD Fabia vas recently against the opposition of the time and it's in gear times coupled to the low weight meant it creamed a lot of them. My point though was specifically against the 1.9 in a Golf. Weight will dilute the performance of any engine and the Golf simply won't be at the races. Also if the fabias looks don't suit there's always an Ibiza with the same engine.


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