bubble
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Registered: 24th Jan 04
Location: Darwin, NT Australia.
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i have a ph3 hdi, a full tank will do me 600 miles, very comfy lovely to drive and cheap. mine has done 160k and it drves amazing.
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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
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Yes but that mileage is even before running around and going places with the girlfriend etc so it soon adds up.
I wish i could squeeze a little more money for a hdi lol
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James_DT
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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I think the old phase 1 diesels have more character.
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Simon_16v
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Could you tell me why you think this? 
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STEvieXE
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Registered: 21st Jan 03
Location: Ballymena N.I.
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they are certainly not quick, go ok for everyday driving motorways etc, def wouldnt say quick
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James_DT
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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quote:
Originally posted by SRi_Si
Could you tell me why you think this?
The newer cars are just too new. Everything on the engine is electronic, where as the phase 1s have the mechanical pump, and very few electronics. They don't feel as tough, and you don't feel like the pedals and steering wheel are connected to the car.
The clutch might be heavier, and the throttle might be a bit stiffer, but I'd take the phase 1 over a newer car. Infact, I did.
The HDi models are quicker due to being more refined, but I wouldn't think it matters.
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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
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I dont want it to be quick as i cant afford to run a fast car.
What spec do d turbo's have in terms of gadgets?
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James_DT
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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Electric windows, electric sunroof, fogs, spoiler, DTurbo alloys, possibly electric mirrors. CD Changer in some of them, probably air con.
That's off the top of my head as mine's not the DTurbo model, it's the XLdt which has the same engine just less luxuries.
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
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phase 2 dturbo's are still mechanical. XLdt, Xrdt then top is the XTdt, then there is the dturbo in both 5 and 3 doors and iirc there is a meridian diesel in phase 2, with half leathers etc.
I've a phase 1 xrdt but with phase 2 bumper, colour coded, 5 door skirts, s16 boot spoiler, xsi wheels and lowered. Mostly picked up cheap from scrapyards and ebay.
Wheels were 50 quid, cost 50 quid to lower torsion bar, 30 quid for some springs and its soon looking alot less of a shitter. half leather interior 100 quid ,50 quid for 266mm brakes etc, quite easy to find bits to spec it up a bit if you get bored.  OR you could just run it into the ground, which I plan to do then buy something daft out of boredom. 
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22B
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
phase 2 dturbo's are still mechanical. XLdt, Xrdt then top is the XTdt, then there is the dturbo in both 5 and 3 doors and iirc there is a meridian diesel in phase 2, with half leathers etc.
I've a phase 1 xrdt but with phase 2 bumper, colour coded, 5 door skirts, s16 boot spoiler, xsi wheels and lowered. Mostly picked up cheap from scrapyards and ebay.
Wheels were 50 quid, cost 50 quid to lower torsion bar, 30 quid for some springs and its soon looking alot less of a shitter. half leather interior 100 quid ,50 quid for 266mm brakes etc, quite easy to find bits to spec it up a bit if you get bored. OR you could just run it into the ground, which I plan to do then buy something daft out of boredom.
Think hes on about the HDi fella, very good car whichever you buy, cant go wrong with either( dturbo and HDi)
[Edited on 18-12-2007 by 22B]
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
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aye, just mentioning that phase 1 and 2 are mechanical, then phase 3 that is electronic injection hdi jobby, if he's unsure,
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JinThaMC
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Registered: 5th Aug 07
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I had the phase 3 XSI, had the most annoying seats, you just can't get comfortable in them on a long journey.
rear caliper piston seized, handbrake doesnt work, whiny gearbox, buzzing noise in interior, hard clutch, exhaust rattle, and FUCKING TORX bolts everywhere!
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WATSON
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Registered: 16th Jun 05
Location: Fife, Scotland
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Mine was a ph1
Heres a picture of mine
Who said they aint quick is not very true  Mine was by far not slow kept up with vtr/vts rs turbos ect ect
ph1s do look much better too 
Mine had done over 150K and was still going strong
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
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phase 1 with phase 2 sp front bumper, phase 2 grille etc?
Mines phase 1 with a phase 2 front too,
 
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