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moka
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Ok i recently got a new job which means i now have to travel 69 miles a day to get there and back (34.5 each way). Although this is not a considerable amount i still feel the strain each week on fuel. I am currently spending about 35-40 a week on petrol in my 1 litre corsa!

Im thinking of selling the corsa for around 650-700 and getting myself an astra 1.7 diesel.. or something simular.. does anyone have any recommendations? I have 2k to spend and desperatly need a new car anyway.

Also if im currently spending about 35-40.. lets say 35 with (todays petrol prices) in a car that apparently does around 45mpg according to vauxhall, what would i be looking at in a 1.7 astra diesel that again according to vauxhall does 58mpg?

Bearing in mind the fact that diesel is slightly more expensive than petrol, is the change a logical one?

[Edited on 02-01-2009 by moka]
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2nd Jan 09 at 12:21   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.9 tdi bora

[Edited on 02-01-2009 by DannyB]
John G
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MY old mk4 astra 1.7dti Izuzu was amazing, couldnt knock it, I was doing 450miles a week and that was 3/4 of a tank, and that was when diesel prices were up at around 127.9 round here.

Wasnt the fastest around town, and was sluggish gettin out of junctions quick but on the motorway it would sit at 70/80/90mph all day long no bother, mine was on coilovers on 17s and stil a very comfy car to use daily
Ojc
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1.5D 106
John G
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
1.5D 106


Dont these have the most ridiculous mpg sumthink like 70odd mpg
pow
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Kirstys Dad's does 55mpg round town.

I took it for a run to Selsea and managed 63MPG sitting at 70.
Phil W
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
1.5D 106

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But in all honesty, my car does an average of 45mpg, which would end up costing more than your Corsa to run.
daymoon
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i'd say VAG 1.9 TDI... i was a passanger in few TDI passats and they all sit at 100 all day long... i was suprised tbh.. and accoriding trip computer MPG was pretty high..

as for corsa 1.0, 45 MPG is a myth tbh.. i managed 43 on motorway sitting at 60...

now get 35-37.
Ojc
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You are missing the point though, a VAG TDI is going to cost £££ when it goes wrong, and for 2k IT IS going to go wrong.

A Pug 1.5D is fairly simple, if it goes wrong its simple to fix.
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
You are missing the point though, a VAG TDI is going to cost £££ when it goes wrong, and for 2k IT IS going to go wrong.

A Pug 1.5D is fairly simple, if it goes wrong its simple to fix.


well i never had to deal with them but all i am saying is that they are really nice to drive on motorways.
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306 D-Turbo

Both mine were good on fuel and shifted along quite well.

However, the £100 Renault 19 1.9TD i have now is almost as fast as my corsa, and its superb on diesel
Ian W
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I do a 65 mile round trip everyday to work, I put about £35 a week in my 106 (gti).

If you get a bigger newer car then factor in it will cost more to fill up (my S3 holds 60 ltrs and costs around £55-£60 to fill) plus servicing etc.

I would just keep the corsa, cheap motoring at its best !
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nova 1.5TD mega MPG for them
Ojc
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quote:
Originally posted by daymoon
quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
You are missing the point though, a VAG TDI is going to cost £££ when it goes wrong, and for 2k IT IS going to go wrong.

A Pug 1.5D is fairly simple, if it goes wrong its simple to fix.


well i never had to deal with them but all i am saying is that they are really nice to drive on motorways.


Sometimes luxury has to be sacrifced
Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
quote:
Originally posted by daymoon
quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
You are missing the point though, a VAG TDI is going to cost £££ when it goes wrong, and for 2k IT IS going to go wrong.

A Pug 1.5D is fairly simple, if it goes wrong its simple to fix.


well i never had to deal with them but all i am saying is that they are really nice to drive on motorways.


Sometimes luxury has to be sacrifced


Ye, luxury costs money, cheap and cheeful is what hes after
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I have had the following in the last 2.5 years

Pug 106 1.5 D (n reg escapade) £325

VW Vento 1.9 TDI (£300)

Both have their plus's. The Vento is comfier but obviously heavier and higher tax bracket.

I love the 106 1.5 Diesels, once you get used to them they aren't that uncomfy to drive! I took mine on a few 400 mile round trips and once they get going they're great! Oh and they pretty much run on fresh air they're that good on fuel!

[Edited on 02-01-2009 by Alex.S]
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Diesel AX.

What a car

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
mwg
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can you run the 106D on chip oil or not?
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Not sure on the 106 but I ran my vento on used veg oil for a bit. Was only filtered to 100 microns oopose to 10 so it clogged the fuel filter up.
Gareth T
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CORSA B 1.5D OR 1.7D
Mark330d
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Red diesel is the way foward
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark330d
Red diesel is the way foward


Until you get pulled in for a dip test & loose your car.
daymoon
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark330d
Red diesel is the way foward


Until you get pulled in for a dip test & loose your car.

do they put something stick into ur fuel tank?
Gareth T
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306 DIESEL

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