Pikey009 Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Yeh it's one of the options but still nothing like as good on fuel as a deisel. Might just be boring and behave myself for a while until I don't have to do the miles anymore Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Perhaps a Fabia VRS? Nice quick cars, good on fuel and easy to tune. Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ha ha that is actually what I think I'm going for but didn't want to say it as people on here seem to hate them! I even viewed one today but it was too rough. They're really cheap on tax, ins, great mpg, 5door for my kids with isofix and the most important thing they're tunable- 170ish just from a map. Very cheap to mod. Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ha ha that is actually what I think I'm going for but didn't want to say it as people on here seem to hate them! I even viewed one today but it was too rough. They're really cheap on tax, ins, great mpg, 5door for my kids with isofix and the most important thing they're tunable- 170ish just from a map. Very cheap to mod. You're gonna get haters regardless of what car it is. But the truth of the matter is they're good cars. However, make sure its got full service history and has only had PD specific oil throughout its life. I had a PD100 fabia a few years ago and it was a cracking little car. I'd have kept it if I hadnt found it to be accident damaged. Also worth considering the Ibiza and polo with the same engine. Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 I'm pretty clued up on them, dmf seem to be another weak point too. Not heard of PD specific oil though! We had a budget of 3k but all I'm finding are dogs so might have to spend a little more Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I'm pretty clued up on them, dmf seem to be another weak point too. Not heard of PD specific oil though! We had a budget of 3k but all I'm finding are dogs so might have to spend a little moreDMF's are pants on any car. And if its been to a regular garage, most will put the usual 10w40 semi in. And there are specific oils rated for use in PD engines. Otherwise the camshaft bearings can suffer excessive wear. Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ive always run castrol GTX fully synth, so that wouldn't be any good? I don't think I'd fancy a smf- heard poo things about them. If mine was too eat itself id probably go for the Sachs heavy duty kit. Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ive always run castrol GTX fully synth, so that wouldn't be any good? I don't think I'd fancy a smf- heard poo things about them. If mine was too eat itself id probably go for the Sachs heavy duty kit.It usually tells you if it's PD compatible. Lots of people get away with normal fully synth. It may be just a myth but some swear by it. Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks for the heads up mate I'll look into it Link to post Share on other sites
jonnygt Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 got a lovely 2007 Avensis d-4d 6speed 43mpg and still jap! very big spacious car for your needs perhaps? drives lovely! less than 100k on it too. p/x plus cash your way? drop me a pm if interested mate Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Pretty sure this sold a few weeks ago mate. Link to post Share on other sites
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