.....thinking about getting rid...

[betty_swollox]

......need a diesel estate cos I am going on my bike loads. Need the space and need the better fuel consumption


Anyone else gone from a fast petrol to a dirty diesel and not hated it??

I'm dreading it in a way because I know its going to be slooowwww!

 

[LeonCR]

I went from an Astra turbo to a vauxhall signum, I got one with loads of toys so wasn't too disappointed

 

[betty_swollox]

I went from an Astra turbo to a vauxhall signum, I got one with loads of toys so wasn't too disappointed

Hmmmm. I am not 100% sure what I wana go for. Tempted by something with the vag cr170 engine in it, but also been looking at 330D's but it would take me a while to be able to afford one



I was only going on me bike once a month when I first got the cupra, now I'm going at least once a week. Getting 25mpg everywhere is no good to me now!!


Really gna miss it, but needs must at the end of the day!

 

[cupra_ahhh]

Audi A5? That 3.0 Diesel is pretty impressive. Or any Audi with that engine.

 

[Stegor]

Audi A5? That 3.0 Diesel is pretty impressive. Or any Audi with that engine.

Not gonna get great mpg out of that lump though?

 

[cupra_ahhh]

A guy at work says he get mid to high 40's, but he's an older guy so his driving style, I imagine, is very law abiding and light footed. He's nit the type to ever take advantage of all that torque.

 

[jezyg]

A cheap and not bad looking car is either the Vauxhall Insignia Estate or the Astra Sports Tourer shed loads in the first year making them good second hand bargains. There is also the Exeo Advant if you want the CR 170 lump.

 

[betty_swollox]

A cheap and not bad looking car is either the Vauxhall Insignia Estate or the Astra Sports Tourer shed loads in the first year making them good second hand bargains. There is also the Exeo Advant if you want the CR 170 lump.

You a mind reader lol??

Been looking at both of those cars. The insignia estate is really cheap, I was surprised tbf

Saw a nice exeo estate for 11k that I liked the look of


And to whoever suggested an Audi a5, I struggle to get my bike into a cupra, so a 3 door would be even worse lol!! Cheers tho

 

[hon_n_gem]

I think I could live with the change, I would definitely go for something in the VAG group.

Although as you said I do like the 3 series - I would go for a Alpina D3 estate. Not sure what prices are atm though.

 

[betty_swollox]

I think I could live with the change, I would definitely go for something in the VAG group.

Although as you said I do like the 3 series - I would go for a Alpina D3 estate. Not sure what prices are atm though.

Couldn't afford one yet mate. Plus, I don't fancy spending that much money on a car that is just going to get muddy

 

[Subc]

One car I think is stunning for the Money Insignia Estate in White.

 

[betty_swollox]

http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/advert/201213459431861?PHPSESSID=pj6jerofirehlorp6l8b7fab30


Like the look of that. Just got a feeling it will handle like a bus, but what do u expect from a diesel estate?

 

[LeonCR]

try it and see, the signum is surprisingly good considering but then again it is on lowering springs

 

[richibiza]

i have not owned a fast fast car, corsa 1.2, ibiza 1.2, fiesta 1.4 and now astra 1.6 (all petrol). And now in a few weeks take delivery of my new leon 1.6 tdi. To be honest I do like diesel cars because of the economy it might just be me but I think diesel powered cars car ok

 

[Al]

Why not get something like an L200? You won't miss performance that much as its a totally different drive. Downside is it wont be massively better on fuel.

 

[dukebox9reg]

Ford Mundanos aint to bad either. Your bike would fit into a A5 Sportback

http://www.businesscar.co.uk/story_attachment.asp?storycode=7532&seq=27&type=P&c=1

 

[dukebox9reg]

Superbs got a huge boot aswell, wether the hatch or estate and the CR170 lump

http://burnyourfuel.com/My_Files/Skoda/2009-Superb/Skoda_Superb_2009_Boot_View.jpg

 

[dukebox9reg]

and a different route depending on family etc go for something like a Ford S-Max (the best to drive supposdily) or go for something different like a Merc B200 turbo if fancy staying petrol or they do a massive range of dervs. BMW X3? not the prettiest but cheap

Merc
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...e/2/radius/1501/image-id/2072588057?logcode=p

or depending how much brands mean to you

300C
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...postcode/ox169rg/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p

or really left field
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...postcode/ox169rg/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p

Mate has one and mapped its up to 275BHP. It shifts a little.

 

[betty_swollox]

Downside is it wont be massively better on fuel.

That's the thing, I need a dirty diesel again


I only used to go on me bike once a month, now I am going at least 2 times a week, so i need the fuel economy .

 

[betty_swollox]

Ford Mundanos aint to bad either. Your bike would fit into a A5 Sportback

http://www.businesscar.co.uk/story_attachment.asp?storycode=7532&seq=27&type=P&c=1

I know mate, but it's the boot opening that is the problem. It isn't a small cross country bike, it's a downhill bike with massive forks so it is difficult to get into the boot. Need to get an estate with a flat boot opening

and a different route depending on family etc go for something like a Ford S-Max (the best to drive supposdily) or go for something different like a Merc B200 turbo if fancy staying petrol or they do a massive range of dervs. BMW X3? not the prettiest but cheap

Merc
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...e/2/radius/1501/image-id/2072588057?logcode=p

or depending how much brands mean to you

300C
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...postcode/ox169rg/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p

or really left field
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...postcode/ox169rg/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p

Mate has one and mapped its up to 275BHP. It shifts a little.

I do actually like those alpha's