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posted on 18th Dec 07 at 16:31 |
i have had a 1.2 c and a 1.3 c. the 1.3 cdti did double the mileage compared to my 1.2. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 18th Dec 07 at 15:04 |
quote: The mileage we will be doing. Its the other running costs (tax and insurance) im thinking about, they will be half combined, thats all.... | |
AlunJ |
posted on 18th Dec 07 at 14:58 |
quote: tbf that is one cack derv engine tbh - fair play its reliable but the 1.5td is much better. | |
deano87 |
posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:16 |
quote: Have you lived with a 12v Corsa? Yes, on fuel, there may not be a huge difference BUT on driving experience, there will be. Here's the spec for each. 12v = 54bhp 60lb-ft torque 1.3 CDTi = 69bhp 125lb-ft torque. I know which I'd rather have, plus 1.3 CDTI will be a better long term spend. | |
mwg |
posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:06 |
The Escort is probably costing you next to nothing to run with the mileage you do. | |
AndyKent |
posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:49 |
My 1.2 C consistantly does 40mpg, not hard to get at all, as said, you'd need to be doing serious mileage to make a saving. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 18th Dec 07 at 00:10 |
i am seriously looking into the 1.3C, bu tI suppose it will be hinged on whether we can afford the initial outlay of 2.5k ish (think 6 months down the road) for a C or whether it will be better to go for the cheaper petrol, time will tell, thanks for the views so far :) | |
Rob H |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 22:58 |
I used to get my 1.4 C to do 39mpg religiously - I'm actually a bit disappointed that I can only get the Sxi to do low 40's on the same route :lol:. | |
John |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 22:52 |
I've had a 1.2 c sxi, brother had a 1.2 b , know at least one other person with a 1.2 c sxi, none of them do close to 43mpg, as as you said, it's not hard to work out. | |
Rob H |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 22:50 |
I'm comparing the two becuase he's deciding between buying an old 306 "on the cheap" as he put it, or a newer Corsa C. A corsa B would sit somewhere in the middle both in price, but give the same MPG. I'm "prooving" you could get a compromise between the two with a petrol engine. | |
John |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 22:39 |
I'd have a 1.3cdti corsa c over any of the 1.0, 1.2 or 1.4 offerings, brilliant little engine. | |
Rob H |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 22:34 |
According to Parkers - a 306 1.9 TD (92 brake) does 46MPG, a 1.2 corsa SXi for example gives 43 - my moms does that sat in traffic (45 miles a day - takes about 2 hours so pretty shit traffic) on the M6 everyday. | |
M2RTY |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 20:05 |
small diesel cars arent worth it | |
16V_1600 |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 20:03 |
I had a corsa diesel 1.7 Envoy. Owned it for 40 days :lol: | |
AndyKent |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 19:58 |
Not worth it, you'll pay so much more for a diesel over a small petrol that the difference in price would take you thousands and thousands of miles to make up. | |
Colin |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 17:25 |
Your hardley doing any miles :o Considered a bus pass? :lol: | |
deano87 |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 17:21 |
In my opinion, I'd go for a smaller petrol. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 17:14 |
in that case, with miles being kept to the minimum is it worth downgrading to a smaller petrol car then? its just the road tax that stings the fuck out of having the escort, because it doesnt use much more petrol than the SRi did, but its £60 a year more in tax, and im fairly certain something may go wrong with it sooner rather than later :o | |
JM_16v |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 17:06 |
there was a thread about this by corsa_tomtom recently regarding this, | |
Whittie |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 17:05 |
For the mileage the car's doing. I don't think it's worth it. It depends on the financial state you're both in at the time really. Get a piece of paper, write as many benefits you can, and as many disadvantages (of having each car) and see which comes out on top. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 17th Dec 07 at 17:02 |
Right then, in the new year (June) missus is moving in with me. Currently weve got a 1.8 petrol escort to get her the 5 miles to and from work and the 50 miles to and from Lincoln every weekend. When she moves up here she will be getting a job in cycling/walking distance but we still want a car to do the weekly shop and fetch heavy items from town. Therefore, is it worth selling this and buying a 306 diesel on the cheap, or splash out a bit on a C 1.3. |