Anty
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Is it worth buying a diesel in this climate? or should i stick to petrol
My cars up forsale now, going on Ph shortly
Looking into somthing diffrent.
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AndyCorsaSport
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What you got atm? Stick to petrol!!
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John
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A diesel isn't exactly different is it.
And what do you mean in this climate, what has the weather got to do with what fuel you use?
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Anty
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using petrol atm,..
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John
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It's still not a massive jump over to using a different pump is it.
And from your previous cars it'll be a scrapper anyway so doesn't really matter what engine is in it.
[Edited on 12-03-2010 by John]
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LeeM
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i like to think i'll never buy a diesel. i like a nice engine note, and even a 1.4 4 pot petrol sounds better than a diesel imo
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John
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Although it's all opinion, I've no idea where you've got it from.
How is the engine note of a 1.4 corsa better than a diesel, does it even have an engine note?
How fast does a 1.4 corsa go, not very.
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Although it's all opinion, I've no idea where you've got it from.
How is the engine note of a 1.4 corsa better than a diesel, does it even have an engine note?
How fast does a 1.4 corsa go, not very.
of course its got an engine note, disels sound like vans.
dont know where speed comes into anything, its not the fastest car ive owned (yet  ) bot neither is it the slowest. its adequate for now
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John
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Ok, you like a nice engine note so the car you mention is a 1.4 corsa.
Not a clue how diesel got the reputation it has when people need to think about buying one.
I'd rather the best engine for the car I was buying, which these days is very often the diesel variant, including in the corsa c.
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Anty
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Ok, you like a nice engine note so the car you mention is a 1.4 corsa.
Not a clue how diesel got the reputation it has when people need to think about buying one.
I'd rather the best engine for the car I was buying, which these days is very often the diesel variant, including in the corsa c.
i dont own a corsa you lemon !! 
proves you dont read my past posts .....
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John
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I was clearly addressing lee-wee, hence him replying to me inbetween.
You drive a hyundai and like it, which means you know nothing at all about cars, I've paid that much attention.
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Anty
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i know enough about cars ty..
so get of your high chair !!
[Edited on 13-03-2010 by Anty]
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Ok, you like a nice engine note so the car you mention is a 1.4 corsa.
Not a clue how diesel got the reputation it has when people need to think about buying one.
I'd rather the best engine for the car I was buying, which these days is very often the diesel variant, including in the corsa c.
only reason i mentioned that is because its my current car, and just stating my opinion that i wouldnt buy a diesel mainly because they sound so bad that even mine sounds better. just my opinion of course, and yes i know its probably a shit reason to avoid a potentially good car
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antnee
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lee_wee, You haven't heard a VAG 1.9tdi with a straight through zorst, its awesome
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mark_gsi
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quote:
Originally posted by John
I was clearly addressing lee-wee, hence him replying to me inbetween.
You drive a hyundai and like it, which means you know nothing at all about cars, I've paid that much attention.
he owns a hyundai so doesnt know anything about cars, queer cu-nt you son.
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sand-eel
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The x14xe and x16xe generally sound better than any other same sized engine IMO
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Jay
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Newer diesels are boss, fact! I miss my Mondeo TDCi!
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by antnee
lee_wee, You haven't heard a VAG 1.9tdi with a straight through zorst, its awesome
really? doesnt sound like a transit when its on idle? im not taking the piss, genuinly didnt think they could be made to sound good
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sand-eel
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I actually think VAG diesel engines are the worst sounding.
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
I actually think VAG diesel engines are the worst sounding.
Yeh my mates Fabia VRs doesnt sound that good from the outside, when your sittin in it, it sounds ok though.
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sand-eel
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Aye same my brothers mk5 golf GT140 (the newest engine) sound terrible outside but sound proofed to hell inside so just a drone.
[Edited on 13-03-2010 by sand-eel]
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innes16v
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john iam sorry but u talk some shi-te!!!
the x14xe snort makes me smile!  i sold my sport to my mate and when i hear that baby singin i just want it back! how fast do 1.4 corsas go? standard, just under 120 if u push them but u can put them round most corners flat out.
id take a old corsa sport over a new corsa vxr anyday, maybe take the vxr then sell it and buy a corsa sport! ha ha ha
ps. why the hell at u got phones of u takin pics ov urself in ur "garage" ya great woofter! 
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Graham88
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quote:
Originally posted by John
I'd rather the best engine for the car I was buying, which these days is very often the diesel variant, including in the corsa c.
Your idea and mine are obviously very different ideas of whats 'best' as Diesel wouldn't even come into consideration of being the 'best' engine for any car I'd own, unless it was purely work horse.
It really depends what you want out of the engine. If you want lots of miles to a tank, then yes buy a Diesel. If you want a car that's fun to drive then it might not be for you, however you always have the option of the Skoda vRS and the likes, but it's still a Diesel at the end of the day.
All the best cars are petrol, IMO.
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M2RTY
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
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Originally posted by John
I'd rather the best engine for the car I was buying, which these days is very often the diesel variant, including in the corsa c.
Your idea and mine are obviously very different ideas of whats 'best' as Diesel wouldn't even come into consideration of being the 'best' engine for any car I'd own, unless it was purely work horse.
It really depends what you want out of the engine. If you want lots of miles to a tank, then yes buy a Diesel. If you want a car that's fun to drive then it might not be for you, however you always have the option of the Skoda vRS and the likes, but it's still a Diesel at the end of the day.
All the best cars are petrol, IMO.
drive something like a 330d bmw then....
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ed
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A modern high speed diesel engine will drive in a very similar way to a run of the mill petrol.
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