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Offline Agreeable Slick

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Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« on: 25 January 2011, 09:07 »
Morning All,

A bit of an open question really, I'm interested to see what sort of things would be suggested for this.

So you have between 6-8k to spend on a diesel car.
It can be a maximum of 4 years old
Milage would preferably be no more than 60k (this is a little flexible)
You'd like as many "extras" as possible
You'd also like to stay within in the VW stable, but this is not a do or die decision
Running costs would also like to be kept to a minimum (I.e. tax, cost to fill a tank)

Also - Extended Warranties (warranty direct etc) - any thoughts from those that have them?


So... discuss. :cool:
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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #1 on: 25 January 2011, 10:31 »
Skoda Octavia TDI.

B6 Passat TDI.

Either with the 4WD option, because it means you won't look a tw@t when it snows and it'll tow beautifully.  This will impact on your tax and fuel economy though. 

Find out how much a warrantee will cost and set aside that much money.  Nice little bonus for yourself when the period of your home-made warrantee wears out, or you will cover most things they will fail on without too much of an issue.  :grin:

I did once get an engine rebuilt twice on an extended warrantee, mind..... because the first clowns f*cked it up!
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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #2 on: 25 January 2011, 10:40 »
No size specification so I'll throw in a fully spec'd up Polo 1.4 TDI 9n2. 65+ mpg and plenty of toys in the later ones. £35 a year road tax as well!

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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #3 on: 25 January 2011, 10:46 »
Bmw 320d or Honda Accord CDTI
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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #4 on: 25 January 2011, 10:48 »
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

oh and a big  :lipsrsealed: from me from now on  :tongue:

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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #5 on: 25 January 2011, 13:09 »
I second the A8
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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #6 on: 25 January 2011, 13:17 »
I had a Honda Accord EX ctd once. Nice car. 2.2 derm with 50 mph. The ex model came with everything as standard. Heated leather sunroof sat nav 6 disc radio. etc..

Awesome on the motorway.

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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #7 on: 25 January 2011, 13:19 »
Damn you BB auto correct!

50 mpg.
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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
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Re: Best option DIESEL for 6-8k
« Reply #9 on: 25 January 2011, 13:26 »
I really fancy one of these as well. 10mm spacers plus a healthy slam and I reckon it'd look spot on!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-Volkswagen-Polo-1-4-TDI-DUNE-DIESEL-Black-/260720032829?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb41ffc3d

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