Diesel car recommendation

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bertson

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Hi,
I'd would like to get peoples opinion on the most econmical Diesel from the following ranges


Mondeo
Avensis (Is there a 1.6 Diesel version?)
Passat (What is the 1.9TDi 100bph like?)


Thanks
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bertson said:
Hi,
I'd would like to get peoples opinion on the most econmical Diesel from the following ranges


Mondeo
Avensis (Is there a 1.6 Diesel version?) Nope. 2 litre only.
Passat (What is the 1.9TDi 100bph like?) Adequate but a little underpowered. 130bhp 6 speed version is excellent.


Thanks
B
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Hope this helps.
 
Sorry I missed one.

I think the Mondeo 2 litre TDCI Zetec is an excellent car also. Good value 2nd hand too. Late 2004 models got a 6 speed 'box.

In general all cars of this size will be 2 litre engine capacity.

The newer 1.6 110bhp Ford/PSA unit is rare on the forecourts as yet, but is being fitted to Ford Foci, Citroen's up to and including the C5, Peugeot's up to the 407, and Volvo S/V50.
 
Bertson

I have a 6 speed 130bhp passat.

loads of power and 600 miles to a tank.

Can't go wrong.

Passats can have a mean spec so get the best one you can.
 
Thanks Guys,
i really like the passat, but id say my wallet will point to a Mondeo
 
Mondeo is a very good car.

Bigger than a Passat, and the best handling car in it's class.

There are plenty around so buy the best one.
 
I bought a new mondeo earlier this month and I love it, dam neer had a santa fe but drove the mondeo and loved it.
I took all of the following cars for at least over night and in 1 or 2 for more than that.
1) premera- horriable tinney, light car.
2) mazda 6, v nice didn't like the bucket seats or the fact it was hatchback and rattled a bit on bad roads.
3) H S Fe- very very nice dam near bought it.
4) l rover freelander- didn't like at all not a bit like a car (i know) no where as nice to drive as santa fe.
5) passat - nice bit to tight around me, needs the higher bh/p otherwise sluggish.
6)mazda premisy- terriable drove for 5 min and gave it back.
7) toyoto avensis- very like passat, disapointing.
 
If you carry a lot of stuff in the boot, stretch to the passat.
The Mondeo is NOT a bigger car having drove both as company cars.
The 130 bhp is the one to go for.
It will also hold its value better over time than the Mondeo.
4 sets of golf clubs in the passat no problem.

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Diddles said:
If you carry a lot of stuff in the boot, stretch to the passat.
The Mondeo is NOT a bigger car having drove both as company cars.
The 130 bhp is the one to go for.
It will also hold its value better over time than the Mondeo.
4 sets of golf clubs in the passat no problem.

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Size wise we'll have to agree to differ. I've driven both at length too.

115bhp TDCI is adequate for all but the most demanding drivers.

Either is a dud buy new.

2nd hand the Mondeo works at least as well as it depreciates quicker under the original owner, and is a nice bit cheaper used.

Hatchback Mondeo will take 4 sets of clubs also.
 
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