Is the FR the best sporty diesel option ?

[9designs]

We looking to move on the G/F Grande Punto 1.9D sporting, want good performance, economy and comfort.
Tried a BMW 1 Series, nice, but seemed a bit to conservative !!
When it comes to sporty diesels SEAT seem still be the leader ?....Yes no ?

Looked at a new Supercopa, test drive next Saturday, looks great, not that I like the idea of buying new and loosing 50% in 3 years. ...... So a FR with a BTCC kit on would be a used option.

What else to try ? We have one Leon, my 07 Cupra, with BTCC and all the extras, so wasn't sure I want two cars the "same" ...

 

[GrahamFR]

I always like the look of the Alfa Brera, they a decent derv and there all second hand now coz they don't make them any more

 

[Mr Cellotape]

Go and drive a Volvo S60 D3 or D5. I currently have a D3 on the drive whilst my MB is being repaired. The 5 cylinder engine growls an howls, the turbo whistles and the 300lb per foot of torque means your always in the right gear. Very impressed so far.

It's also nice to drive, soaks up the bumps on the road and fairly refined.

My only grumbles would be the steering feeling a tad numb where feedback is concerned and the dash feeling plasticy. But then I'm used to an MB.

A bit of a sleeper as well unless you get the R design model.

 

[putridmocha]

Mis read!

 

[9designs]

We were thinking of a C30, till we saw the boot, or lack of it..... Not that we want a big car, but my camera bag would have filled it !!!!! .... Yes the 5 pot sounds great.... use to have a S60 as company car, bigger than my G/F wants to drive.......

Won't have another Fiat group car..... They don't last !!!!

 

[GrahamFR]

then get a VRS and stay loyal to the VAG

 

[JamesL]

Aren't the new VRs only petrol? It was only the first one which was diesel wasn't it?

 

[GrahamFR]

no mate, 170 still on sale with DSG if you fancy it, and I really like the new ones, in blue or white

 

[9designs]

So what are these FR 550 "Black" special edition I've seen listed ? Worth a price premium ?

 

[GrahamFR]

the FR 550 were special editions of the pre face lift models, no mechanical changes just different seats and alloys, oh and an extra FR550 badge on the back

 

[9designs]

Some seem to have the BTCC kit as well, on sellers site I found anyway... they have 5 of them !

Found the company that did the Leather seats in my Cupra, Duncan Smith Automotive.

 

[benj1989]

Golf gt 170, renault megane renaultsport think there 150 but remap will help.
Civic i d-tec. Great car and ubber quiet for a diesel plus remap seeing around 190bhp
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[Houseitems]

Golf gt 170, renault megane renaultsport think there 150 but remap will help.
Civic i d-tec. Great car and ubber quiet for a diesel plus remap seeing around 190bhp
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Hi, who's remapping Civics then please?

 

[benj1989]

Amd, celtic tunning. Bluefin. I'm sure there are others tho

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[manhota]

BMW 320d, 184bhp 280ibs, 7.5 sec 0-60. near 50-50 weight ratio, rear wheel drive, 48.7 mpg around town, 74.3 mpg on the motorway i have not seen anything beat it for fuel eco vs power.

335d for the ultimate D nothing touches it! (D wise) remapped you will see 340bhp over 500ibs.

No FR D is not the best sporty option but is in your list of cars so far.

 

[Stegor]

Alfa Giulietta 170bhp. Build quality might be a bit suspect and the names crap but looks good and gets decent reviews.

 

[benj1989]

Id say the renaultsport is the best in the sporty diesel warm hatch. Looks good and should be a good engine.

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[Jarre]

BMW 320d, 184bhp 280ibs, 7.5 sec 0-60. near 50-50 weight ratio, rear wheel drive, 48.7 mpg around town, 74.3 mpg on the motorway i have not seen anything beat it for fuel eco vs power.

335d for the ultimate D nothing touches it! (D wise) remapped you will see 340bhp over 500ibs.

No FR D is not the best sporty option but is in your list of cars so far.

My dads 330d m sport coupe is a MY2011. It does 0-60 in 6.1 seconds (automatic) and he achieves 42.1 average from it, he does mainly town driving too! Too bad its currently up for sale!

 

[manhota]

My dads 330d m sport coupe is a MY2011. It does 0-60 in 6.1 seconds (automatic) and he achieves 42.1 average from it, he does mainly town driving too! Too bad its currently up for sale!

I think there amazing cars for the money at the top with engine tech, really good handling cars out the box for summer runs and less likely to let you down. defo gettin a bmw next.

 

[GrahamFR]

Last time I checked the megane sport diesel was 175bhp, definitely worth considering