BigChuck

I'll be looking for a new car in a few weeks, I'll be doing a fair millage so i want something that can return a decent MPG and be comfortable for the commuting and have a decent turn of speed for a bit of fun at the weekends.

my thinking at the moment is a volvo S60 D5, they can get chipped to 225-240 bhp, and a load of torque
my other thought is maybe a bmw 530d

my budget is going to be around the 3k mark

any other suggestions?

James @ M Developments.

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We have done 300 bhp 470lb/ft on the 330 d BMW

My 320 is around 200 bhp now and returns into the mid 50 mpg with ease average is 46 during thecweek

HarryWoodthorpe

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ive got a 530d sport touring,02 plate about 240 bhp,fully loaded that will be up for sale soon,very good mpg and quite nippy i will want about £4000 for it

Robs Frst

Mk4 Golf GT TDI or Bora TDI

BigChuck

have you guys done much with the volvo D5's?

James @ M Developments.

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Not pushed them on like we have with our own bmws

Check here for remap figures on stock engines

Www.evolutionchips.co.uk

syko2005

my focus tdci sport goes well and is cheap run. I was going to buy a golf gt tdi 12 month ago but spotted the tdci sport and havent looked back (didnt even no they existed) . Its a cracking car and drives loads better than the gt tdi's

Glenn_

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Mondeo sttdci

jaiscossie

My mercedes c270 cdi goes pretty well and averages over 45mpg heard the c320 cdi's are rapid

Shorty

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Thats obviously Nicks car? Sounds MEGA! Whats the spec now? Still on the standard turbo just a cooler and an exhaust? Rember he went the Ring and was living with loads of quick stuff!

london_chris

mondeo st tdci

had one loved it, sold it to buy a house and since wish i hadnt sold the mondeo.

such a comfortable, economical car.

kosman

you cant get a focus or mondeo for 3k,ive been looking aswell unless you want mega miles like,i want a nice diesel for everyday but even for 4k i was struggling to find something i wanted.

jaiscossie

Something like this is unbeatable for the money imo, had a 330d previous to this and prefer the merc .Hard to beat for the money i think

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p

mackers

I`m looking for a 330d sport at the minute, I think about 5k upwards is what you need to spend. Very interested in the 300bhp one, any more info?

Ebonycossie4x4

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If I was to get the merc done James can they tell on the computer for the warranty?

xr2wishy

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I got a bora sport tdi, 130 break standard, remapped to 170bhp, quick enough if you ask me for a diesel.
Comfy reliable motoring. Less than 3k for a 53 plate.

lead_foot

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306 DTurbo with a bosch pump and a T2?

bookwyse

I am running a 535D M SPort estate thats been remapped to around the 330bhp and still get 39mpg on a run. NOt nad for a huge barge that goes like shit of the shovel when you wnat it to.

tabetha

330D, would get a huge amount of car for your money, they have a few problems though, but excellent cars, hate them myself but are ace.
tabetha

RS 5tu

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BMW 535 with a remap.

jamesXXX

Ive got 330D Msport 2003, 140000 miles, drives like new, no remap, and still goes like shit off a chrome shovel.

dave_s2_rst

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i'd love a e60 535d, seem to be very common round these ways but clearly a very liked car.

kermitt

Think you gus are missing the point a bit he says he is looking to spend £3k so a 330d or 530d for that money will have been to the moon and back and could well be on its last legs

For the money I would suggest a Bora TDI same as the Golf but overlooked cos its not the GTI but you can still get the plush Highline spec. The VAG 1.9 Tdi PD engine will easily take a remap to 180/190bhp and still return good mpg. A Passat is the same but bigger, or similarly Octavia.

phil_rs

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Seat Leon cupra tdi, 150 bhp as standard and much better handling than a golf even though they have the same chassis

kermitt

Forgot about that one lol. Yeah nicer than a bora too

botters

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DO NOT BUY A MONDEO STTDCI UNLESS YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF GRAND TO ONE SIDE FOR WHEN NOT IF IT BREAKS BECAUSE IT WILL TRUST ME I HAVE REPAIRED LOADS AND LOADS OF THESE VERY COSTLY TO KEEP FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME SHAME AS THEY ARE NICE WHEN RIGHT sorry for shouting but had to get my point across lol

botters

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not true i had an m reg 530td that cost me 500quid and was like brand new, yes not as capable as the newer shaped ones but still destroyed my mate easily in his tuned saxo vtr down a dual carraigeway returning 45mpg at the time, the thing was in timewarp condition as well it could easily have been at a bmw show up on those little ramps with mirrors underneath no bullshit!! i made a tidy grand selling that on and regretted it ever since it was the second mintest car i have ever owned after my cossie