OK, daft question perhaps, but is there any car....
22-06-2006, 07:03 PM
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OK, daft question perhaps, but is there any car....
That can do 0-60 in around 7 secs, with a 130ish top speed that will still return considerably more than 50/60 miles on a tenner? Just with the new job I'd like better economy due to my increased mileage but I don't want a complete slouch. 
Impossible task? I'm talking used cars up to the £2k mark. Cheers for any help.
Impossible task? I'm talking used cars up to the £2k mark. Cheers for any help.
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22-06-2006, 07:18 PM
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LOL I don't intend to. I'll be crawling on the motorway each way 
I was talking about it's all round capabilities, not what I intend to drive it like at any time.
I was talking about it's all round capabilities, not what I intend to drive it like at any time.
22-06-2006, 07:21 PM
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What bhp is the passat Rick? Think ou can get the 130's there if nto get it chiped and deffo. I know 0-60s are the stongest of points with dervs as you got to change gear so often
Yours the new style Passat? How does it compare with the last one like i got out of interest..
Yours the new style Passat? How does it compare with the last one like i got out of interest..
22-06-2006, 07:24 PM
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look for something with an lpg conversion maybe?
for example on autotrader, 1999 VAUXHALL Omega 3.0 V6 Elite
Auto, T reg. LPG Conversion (42p per litre), metallic black, Sat.Nav., alloys, full leather, cruise control, electric seats, computer, multi CD/ radio, ESR, headlamp wash, CL, PAS, taxed & MOTd, high miles,. £1,720. ono
for example on autotrader, 1999 VAUXHALL Omega 3.0 V6 Elite
Auto, T reg. LPG Conversion (42p per litre), metallic black, Sat.Nav., alloys, full leather, cruise control, electric seats, computer, multi CD/ radio, ESR, headlamp wash, CL, PAS, taxed & MOTd, high miles,. £1,720. ono
22-06-2006, 07:35 PM
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Cavalier GSi - XE'd so decent fuel consumption, 150 odd bhp, comfy and they look hard as nails. Not very Fordly suggestions, but I've always had a soft spot for Cav GSi's... 
22-06-2006, 07:58 PM
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Suppose I could flog the Coupe and get a 4 door 325 TDS e36 and take it to Stu to boost it up to 173bhp with an extra 60lb ft torque
22-06-2006, 08:37 PM
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mate for that money im talking 150k plus!!! lol and M reg anyway. 2k is not a lot for a nice German Derv
100k is nothing for modern dervs is FH anyway.
100k is nothing for modern dervs is FH anyway.
22-06-2006, 08:38 PM
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The handling is a million times better, it's 140hp. The engine is a lot smoother, the 52 plate was really snatchy, all the torque then nothing. 16v revs a bit better, and sounds slightly less harsh. Brakes aren't as stupidly sensative either.
The handling is a million times better, it's 140hp. The engine is a lot smoother, the 52 plate was really snatchy, all the torque then nothing. 16v revs a bit better, and sounds slightly less harsh. Brakes aren't as stupidly sensative either.
22-06-2006, 08:38 PM
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If it was my money, i'd be on the way to pick up sumin along the lines of this
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00623100429716
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00623100429716
22-06-2006, 09:10 PM
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Rick sounds nice!! I would love one, but cant afford the new model yet. Well i cant justify it when i have to go back to uni in October for final year
22-06-2006, 09:20 PM
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You can get half decent 306 Hdi's for under £3k if you can stretch the budget a bit?
Not sure you'll get down to 7 0-60 but they're not a bad motor.
old merc's? c250td ?
Not sure you'll get down to 7 0-60 but they're not a bad motor.
old merc's? c250td ?
22-06-2006, 10:44 PM
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My old 405 Mi16 would crack 135 and get there reasonably quick, and it ALWAYS did 30mpg.
Good luck finding one though - mine was shagged when i sold it, and the track day 205 nutters are all too willing to rip them to bits
Good luck finding one though - mine was shagged when i sold it, and the track day 205 nutters are all too willing to rip them to bits
22-06-2006, 11:00 PM
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The beemer is giving me 30mpg roughly tbh
But the diesel is closer to 40. After one of Stu's chips it should be fairly fun to drive and still a better return than the petrol.
But the diesel is closer to 40. After one of Stu's chips it should be fairly fun to drive and still a better return than the petrol.
23-06-2006, 01:06 AM
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Jay, try a BMW 525TDS SE on about a '95, mileage isn't really an issue for them, very decent level of comfort, good resale, good MPG, but can still go when you stick your foot down, can look pretty cool, and you'll pick one up for less than 2 grand. Get an auto one though.
23-06-2006, 03:54 AM
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turbo derv escorts can b made to go fast with a few tweeks
i had a run around td 96 that wud do 130
dont no what 0-60 was but it used to leave fuzzes 16v probe for dead
i not saying there fast but for a 18 d there ok with a few tweeks
i had a run around td 96 that wud do 130
dont no what 0-60 was but it used to leave fuzzes 16v probe for dead
i not saying there fast but for a 18 d there ok with a few tweeks
23-06-2006, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve200+
Jay, try a BMW 525TDS SE on about a '95, mileage isn't really an issue for them, very decent level of comfort, good resale, good MPG, but can still go when you stick your foot down, can look pretty cool, and you'll pick one up for less than 2 grand. Get an auto one though.
23-06-2006, 08:54 AM
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id go for a cav gsi aswell,
uncle had a burgandy one, looked ok once id lowered it and put the 17s on- went well to thank to a stage 2 chip, filter, 4-2-1 and straight through, with a ported head to finish up,
would easily hit an indicated 140, then pissed of the clock, i think they handle ok to,
and, always returned 30-35 no mater how much abuse
uncle had a burgandy one, looked ok once id lowered it and put the 17s on- went well to thank to a stage 2 chip, filter, 4-2-1 and straight through, with a ported head to finish up,
would easily hit an indicated 140, then pissed of the clock, i think they handle ok to,
and, always returned 30-35 no mater how much abuse
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23-06-2006, 10:38 AM
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My Fiesta Si 2.0 16v does 200 miles to a tank (35 quid of optimax) . Has done 6.7 to 60 and 135 at brunters before with more to come once i finally swap my shitty std management for the Pectel T2 i have .
Mines far from std so with a std engine you would probably get better mpg. BillyCabrios std 2.0 16v fez was doing 0-60 in the 7's i think.
Mines far from std so with a std engine you would probably get better mpg. BillyCabrios std 2.0 16v fez was doing 0-60 in the 7's i think.
23-06-2006, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DogSmoke
Cheers for the suggestions folks. Gonna stick with the diesel 325 idea I think.