Valley_Boy Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hi Guys Looking to sell my MkIV R32 and get a diesel after recently buying my first house. Been looking at the New shape Seat Leon Fr(cheap looking interior), Golf GT 170(Bland looking) and Civic Type S GT(felt souless after test drive)) Any ideas what i can go for - i know i wont get the performance of my R but need something with a bit of character and needs to be realiable(tall order i know) Im contemplating selling my R and buying old Shape Seat Leon FR+(which i like the look of) for about 12.5K - and reduce my running costs and wait until a newer diesel hits the market or my price range - that ticks most boxes) help/advice appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 How about a 6 month old A3 TDI? Might just squeeze into a 170 tdi, or a nice spec 140... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Fabia vRS? You'll have plenty of change as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley_Boy Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I didnt think the A3 170tdi would be available for £17K with decent mileage? Unless the Stealers would be able to give good price for no part ex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Fabia or octavia VRs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Fabia vRS? You'll have plenty of change as well. [/ QUOTE ] Agreed - I have seen a 06 plate Vrs near me for 10k!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 What about the Civic Diesel? I've heard lots of good things about them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 went in a civic diesel the other day - VERY smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 SEAT Ibiza Cupra TDi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Easy - BMW 330d There isn't a better diesel car on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Easy - BMW 330d There isn't a better diesel car on the planet. [/ QUOTE ] Well maybe a 335D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Easy - BMW 330d There isn't a better diesel car on the planet. [/ QUOTE ] Well maybe a 335D [/ QUOTE ] or the Audi R10 TDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Easy - BMW 330d There isn't a better diesel car on the planet. [/ QUOTE ] Well maybe a 335D [/ QUOTE ] or the Audi R10 TDI [/ QUOTE ] With the Peugeot running second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Easy - BMW 330d There isn't a better diesel car on the planet. [/ QUOTE ] Well maybe a 335D [/ QUOTE ] or the Audi R10 TDI [/ QUOTE ] With the Peugeot running second [/ QUOTE ] I meant within his budget you goofs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Isn't someone selling a nice spec A3 140 TDi on here at around that price brackett?? Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Easy - BMW 330d There isn't a better diesel car on the planet. [/ QUOTE ] Well maybe a 335D [/ QUOTE ] or the Audi R10 TDI [/ QUOTE ] With the Peugeot running second [/ QUOTE ] I meant within his budget you goofs [/ QUOTE ] ahhhh, ok - fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_ctr Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 if you can stretch and find one, how about a thurlby astra 888, or they are now making the T9. 200bhp and 330ft/lb of torque i think. The T8 will have good residuals too as its a limited ed run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 If you havn't found something already, how about this... Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Nice one Mr Snail , my only concern would be the ownership costs (as in insurance, maintenance and tyres), BMW's are not renowned for their cheap maintenance. Nice car though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSkoO1 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 for that money its got to be the following i'd choose: in order - bmw 120d - quick, great chasis, some chips work but high cost toyota auris sr180 - same perf. as 120d, a lot cheaper and reliable can be chipped to 210bhp and 505nm skoda fabia vrs - fantastic car if you can get past its a skoda others but not worth it considering the above leon tdi - ok... definatly cheap or empty feeling inside audi a3 tdi - much nicer than the golf but again expensive golf 170tdi - pointless amount of money and too common and costs far too much civic 2.2cdti - silly design Renault megane 177 - some people like it but its french so poor quality inside and out And realistically, once you chip either the 120d or sr180 it really isn't that far off if not matching the r32's in gear acceleration. You'd be suprised and you'll still get 45mpg on a gentle run. 38-42mpg on avg. more realistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I went from an Ibiza tdi 130 sport to a Leon TDI FR. I was looking at a Golf 170 as well. With a different spec (DSG with paddles) the price was heading to £25k, in the end the Leon was £18k with bluetooth, sunroof, conveinence pack, 18" wheels. The interior is definitely cheaper than the golf and the residuals won't be as good. The 120d felt a lot smaller and the 3 series has a boot not a hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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