moka
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Want it to look sporty still
Want it to be bigger than a corsa!
Looking to SAVE money as i travel 80 miles (min) a day 5 days a week
Want mileage to be as low as pos! (obviously)
Currently looking at 1.7 Astras (01-02)
What would you do? 
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deano87
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I was going to suggest an Astra of some sort.
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Andrew
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306 Diesel
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Whittie
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Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Audi R8
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moka
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306 is not a bad shout - What sort of year / mileage would i be looking at for my price range? - Any other suggestions?
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daymoon
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306 hdi
astra 1.7dti or 2.0 dti
vectra 2.0 dti or maybe 2.2 diesel
pug 106 1.5 diesel if you really want to save money. cheap to buy, tax insure and run...
[Edited on 16-02-2009 by daymoon]
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deano87
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Not sure you'd get a Pug HDi for that money?! Wouldn't it be one of the old DTurbo's?
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pow
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106 1.5D 
Goes forever on a tenner 
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daymoon
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well depends where you live and what sort of milleage is accepatable for you.
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moka
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under 70k would be ideal - i want a bigger car than a corsa so a 106 is out of the question.
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daymoon
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i think you can find a 306 hdi for 2k with under 70k miles.. not too many of these near me though.. check auto trader..
[Edited on 16-02-2009 by daymoon]
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John
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Seat toledo
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daymoon
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Seat toledo
oh yeah.. they are rapid i think.. ther eis one idiot who always overetakes me at silly speeds on when i am on my way from college...
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RichR
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A3 1.9TDI about W reg
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daymoon
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
A3 1.9TDI about W reg
dont think its doable.. at least last time i looked at a3 you could get a diesel one with 150k on the clock for that price..
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aewajd
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golf gttdi
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daymoon
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quote:
Originally posted by aewajd
golf gttdi
cheapest on autotrader with less that 80k miles on the clock is 2750...
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ChazSXi
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passat/audi a4
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moka
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golf / astra hatchback size is what im looking for... something bigger than a corsa but not a salooooon!  thanks for your input people - ive had a look at each of the cars that have been suggested and i still like the idea of an astra along with a 306 the most... A3 would be nice but i cannot get a decent one for that money.
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Not sure you'd get a Pug HDi for that money?! Wouldn't it be one of the old DTurbo's?
Ayeee, was thinking of one of the older DTurbo's. Not bad cars and for his price range can get a tidy one with low miles.
Couple of the guys in my work have them. Your not too arsed about them getting the odd ding and good on fuel. Will do 150k before having any engine probs if looked after. Both the guys in my work say they are on the original gear boxes too 
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dannymccann
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If you wanted the Vauxhall 2.0DTI go for it in the Astra not the Vectra - heavier car = less MPG and slower (not much difference but hey ho, it hardly rips your face off anyway)
If you are looking for economy though the 1.7DTi will do you nicely, could get a nice one for your budget as well
Other than that as said, any of the French diesels are supposed to be good, if you start looking at VAG group you will get dogs or nothing for £2200
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John
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What about a 51 60k toledo for 1800.
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stubbsy05
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Mk3 Golf 1.9 TDI?
90bhp. Mines on 160k and still going strong
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aewajd
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quote:
Originally posted by daymoon
quote:
Originally posted by aewajd
golf gttdi
cheapest on autotrader with less that 80k miles on the clock is 2750...
who give's a shit about diesel mileage?
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-9-14-51-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200906328162011&distance=20&postcode=bb11+4np&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=1000&max_pr=3000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1998&vehicleRegLetter=S
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Mattb
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VW passat 1.9 tdi..
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