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Title: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 06 June 2011, 22:39
Well running the mini is proving more expensive than i thought to run (more than my 1.8T !!) so really fancy moving back to a Diesel again..

The only requirements are i want nothing bigger than a 2.0.. Must be hatchback.. Not to worried about mileage (but dont want galactic)..

Any suggestions ??

So far i have

A3
Seat Leon
Golf GT TDI
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: golf-sib on 06 June 2011, 22:45
Octavia? I quite like the A4's as well.
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 06 June 2011, 22:46
Octavia? I quite like the A4's as well.

I want hatchbacks preferably lol  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: golf-sib on 06 June 2011, 22:48
Octavia is a hatchback  :grin:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 06 June 2011, 22:50
Ok well its too saloon looking for me..  :grin:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Jay on 06 June 2011, 22:52
^^ :grin: :grin: :grin:


I'd go for an Octavia, A3 or the Leon. Maybe a Golf5 GT 170 if you can find one for £6k Nice car, nice drive, very comfy, decent MPGz and a Hatchback.
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 06 June 2011, 22:54
Jay i was looking at the mk5 but wonder if you can help.. whats the difference between GTTDI and the GT sport TDI ??

Thanks
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Jay on 06 June 2011, 23:15
I think*  the GT Sport (TDI) is the 170bhp and the GT (TDI) is the 140?




*My thinking is never always correct and sometimes/most times based on assumptions... we all know what the mother of all f@ck's is...

 :grin:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 06 June 2011, 23:27
Cheers Jay.. I prefer the 140 anyway.. remap to 170 is more than enough for me at the moment.. Have just been looking and texted and emailed a few just awaiting replies.. also emailed a guy about his A3 who is talking to his brother and getting back to me..

All suggestions welcome people  :smiley:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: JC on 07 June 2011, 08:20
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201120387809681/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/polo/make/volkswagen/postcode/ox106ug/page/1/radius/1500/keywords/gt?logcode=p

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: cullygti on 07 June 2011, 08:42
Fabia vrs is a nice car and pretty nippy  :cool:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 07 June 2011, 08:42
I used to have a MK5 GT TDI 140. Great car. Very punchy and a great motorway car. The 170 is just a remaped 140 with a twin exhaust pipe.
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: AlanD on 07 June 2011, 09:43
Saab 9-3



Only kidding
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 07 June 2011, 11:31
Saab 9-3



Only kidding

I thought you warmed to the 9 3 ??  :grin:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Organisys on 07 June 2011, 12:08
Jay i was looking at the mk5 but wonder if you can help.. whats the difference between GTTDI and the GT sport TDI ??

Thanks

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/255622.aspx
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Organisys on 07 June 2011, 12:09
I used to have a MK5 GT TDI 140. Great car. Very punchy and a great motorway car. The 170 is just a remaped 140 with a twin exhaust pipe.

not quite!
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Organisys on 07 June 2011, 12:11
Cheers Jay.. I prefer the 140 anyway.. remap to 170 is more than enough for me at the moment.. Have just been looking and texted and emailed a few just awaiting replies.. also emailed a guy about his A3 who is talking to his brother and getting back to me..

All suggestions welcome people  :smiley:

get the golf as you can get a PD140 GT TDI for your money. Keep an eye out for a good spec one, they are uncommon but they are out there.

The 2.0 is a fair bit more refined than the 1.9 (I own both) as I am told it has an extra balancing shaft.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: dantheman6554 on 07 June 2011, 13:26
Youve had a leon cupra tdi already havent you, so id say what most are and mk5 gt tdi!  although abit above your budget, my sister just bought a 56 plate mk5 gt tdi 140, FSH silver 3 door, for 8k

Dan
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 07 June 2011, 15:33
Cheers guys the mk5 gt tdi 140 seems the way to go.. I have emailed a load of people with ones for sale just awaiting replies..
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Rhyso on 07 June 2011, 16:07
Cheers guys the mk5 gt tdi 140 seems the way to go.. I have emailed a load of people with ones for sale just awaiting replies..

FAIL  :tongue:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: JC on 07 June 2011, 16:15
i got it, heres your ideal car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201122389576554/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/make/mini/radius/1500/page/3/postcode/ox106ug?logcode=p

  :laugh:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 07 June 2011, 18:47
Cheers guys the mk5 gt tdi 140 seems the way to go.. I have emailed a load of people with ones for sale just awaiting replies..

FAIL  :tongue:

Ive still emailed A3 owners..
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 07 June 2011, 18:56
i got it, heres your ideal car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201122389576554/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/make/mini/radius/1500/page/3/postcode/ox106ug?logcode=p

  :laugh:

Good choice  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Steve_PD on 07 June 2011, 18:59
wouldnt bother with an aldi only old people drive them
dont get anything good your'll only end up selling it after 3 weeks :lipsrsealed: :kiss:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: 0770rich on 07 June 2011, 19:29
seat ibiza cupra.ha ha :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Jay on 07 June 2011, 20:27
i got it, heres your ideal car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201122389576554/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/make/mini/radius/1500/page/3/postcode/ox106ug?logcode=p

  :laugh:

Good choice  :laugh: :laugh:

We've got a load of them outside our office, feel free to take them all away! You'll be there for hours peeling the stickers off :grin: :evil:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 07 June 2011, 20:33
seat ibiza cupra.ha ha :wink: :grin:

i love your other halfs one but just not big enough for me.. was asked to swap with a 1.8T ibiza cupra 240bhp etc etc but just didnt interest me lol..

wouldnt bother with an aldi only old people drive them
dont get anything good your'll only end up selling it after 3 weeks :lipsrsealed: :kiss:

See your right Steve but now i really do need to save money as im just not making ends meet.. i shouldnt have sold the Leon tbh but hey heindsight ??
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: golf-sib on 07 June 2011, 20:53
Take the pocket rocket ibiza  :wink:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 12 June 2011, 11:03
Well I've put a deposit down to pick up in a couple of weeks can't wait  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: golf-sib on 12 June 2011, 13:04
Well I've put a deposit down to pick up in a couple of weeks can't wait  :lipsrsealed:

Go on spill the beans and tell us what cack you got  :tongue:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 12 June 2011, 13:14
Audi A3 2.0TDI DSG 140  :smiley:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: golf-sib on 12 June 2011, 14:22
I'll take the cack back, top car :afro: Any plans with it?
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Rhyso on 12 June 2011, 14:29
Audi A3 2.0TDI DSG 140  :smiley:

Lets hope the box is behaving itself.  Scanned a local lads's DSG and my head nearly hit the windscreen when it threw the box into 2nd gear at 60mph  :shocked: :shocked: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 12 June 2011, 14:30
Well hopefully pick it up in 2 weeks... the its got loads that need doing.. front bumper needs a respray due to scratches.. drivers door has a dent which needs repairing.. then remap.. and enjoy lol currently running on coilovers...

When i receive it Rhys will speak to you about getting it checked  :cool:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 07 July 2011, 22:35
Finally picked my A3 up tonight and i love it.. it needs a lot of love and attention to bring it up to scratch.. im booked in to have full detail/correction next month with Guy which should help a lot  :smiley:

IM BACK IN A VAG CAR WOOOO !!
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Jay on 07 July 2011, 22:38
Pics!!! You can't just leave us hanging!
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 07 July 2011, 22:41
It this car but i couldnt afford the rims aswell lol

(http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/2846/2846526-1.jpg)

(http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/2846/2846526-2.jpg)

(http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/2846/2846526-6.jpg)

Better pics after the detail session  :wink:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Toby on 07 July 2011, 22:49
looks sick on them rimS you poor boy !  :lipsrsealed:

i think this will be my next car, and probally derv! im spending £40 a week and its only a friggin weekend car!  :undecided:

lookin forward to seeing guys magic! :)
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Kerrse on 08 July 2011, 11:30
Looks nice  :cool:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Jay on 08 July 2011, 13:07
Nice :afro:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Len on 08 July 2011, 13:48
Awwww no more Mini! :cry:
Tho I guess that needed a new set of tyres after the RR Day! :laugh:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 08 July 2011, 16:02
Awwww no more Mini! :cry:
Tho I guess that needed a new set of tyres after the RR Day! :laugh:

Love the smell of pirelli in the morning
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Rhyso on 08 July 2011, 18:44
Welcome to Club Aldi  :grin: :grin:

REMAP  :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: Adam on 08 July 2011, 19:20
Welcome :afro:
Title: Re: Best Diesel for 6k ??
Post by: tech1889 on 09 July 2011, 09:57
Welcome to Club Aldi  :grin: :grin:

REMAP  :evil: :evil:

I'm not sure on remap for the moment as it's done high mileage and no evidence of a turbo change.. Also I have no idea on clutch life on a dsg box.. Both expensive if go wrong lol.. I just wana sort bodywork and interior out first and get it running sweet before engine mods..  :smiley: