Superlite Ltd.
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Im considering buying a 1.9TDI mk2 
I hardly ever drive fast so im not sure if its worth me having a 2.0 petrol anymore.
am i losing it?
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deano87
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Not really. Depends what you use the car for.
Mileage and your earnings are a big factor tbh.
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Superlite Ltd.
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black one or a white one 
Could get one for under £1,000
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jr
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diesels are good, tune it and it will be better than a petrol
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
black one or a white one 
Could get one for under £1,000
What has colour got to do with it?! 
In terms of earnings, I meant whether you can afford petrol costs if you're doing high miles. Or you're doing high miles and need a diesel to save money on fuel economy.
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Superlite Ltd.
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I don't do that many miles but when i do go on missions, they are big ones 
Best i have seen on mine is 44.5mpg but i have seen 60mpg on the TDI modles 
Plus, the 90bhp engine shouldn't be that boring with a couple little tweeks.
hmmmm...
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JinThaMC
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your car ain't quick anyway......
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Superlite Ltd.
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Do i know you?
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Pete_vxl
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lol my brother just got a diesel vectra to replace his v6, from 60 to 90 the diesel is quicker. sounds like a tractor but gets great fuel economy
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Nick-S
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oil burners
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Superlite Ltd.
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I've always had a thing for diesels, even though i'm yet to own one. At least when i'm broke i can run her on vegetable oil
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T21SVJ
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makes me hungry
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Superlite Ltd.
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Finding one isn't that easy
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willay
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quote: Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
am i losing it?
Well considering you bought a car thats a fucking awful colour, this dosent even register on the nutter scale. 
Plus hay its trendy and cool to have a oil burner now.
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pow
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Diesel
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pow
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Oh and btw, 60 MPG out of the 1.9? Keeeeeeep dreaming
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Superlite Ltd.
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quote: Originally posted by pow
Oh and btw, 60 MPG out of the 1.9? Keeeeeeep dreaming
I've seen it on the dash display
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pow
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1. That lies
2. Doing a steady 80 i average 52.3mpg
3. I have seen 70mpg on my dash display, doesnt mean it averages it! 
Just trying to explain some reality
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VTR2008
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What car are we talking about here?
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Tommy L
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Ibiza no doubt 
Diesel
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VTR2008
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You cant get a 1.9TDi for under £1k? Where, I want
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Tommy L
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Old one
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VTR2008
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Still, I want
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Steve
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iv seen 140mpg on my display
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Superlite Ltd.
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quote: Originally posted by VTR2008
You cant get a 1.9TDi for under £1k? Where, I want

mk2s are all about £900-£2000
1993-1999
Im looking for a 97+ TDI S (ol' AHU engine)
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