Warren G
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why are you looking at a derv?
not worth it unless actualy doing alot of distance, you wont see the mpg rewards and maintance costs are more
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Rich H
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Short of a VXR the 1.9 CDTi is the best Astra H to go for imo Warren - not just because of mpg, just the way it drives, overall cost of running etc (compared to the 2.0T for example)
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chrex
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Originally posted by wooly101uk
1k for a gear box 
This is the reason why i was considering the 1.8 vvt 140 instead of the diesel.
i know someone who has just ditched his 1.8 astra and after 3 years and 70k, it killed 2 boxes (i helped swap the first out for the guy and then the second was going as he got rid the other week 0 less than a year since changing). They appear to be utter crap - both the 5 and 6 speed ones.
Made outta chocolate.
[Edited on 19-08-2010 by chrex]
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Warren G
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
Short of a VXR the 1.9 CDTi is the best Astra H to go for imo Warren - not just because of mpg, just the way it drives, overall cost of running etc (compared to the 2.0T for example)
but for what a gather he doesnt do many miles
people who buy these desiels realy dont need them, they clog them up and get shit (35mpg) fuel comsumption due to stop start short journeys
there are costlty common problems, there expensive to buy (2k+) more than say a 1.8 equalent....
personaly if i was him it would be a 1.6t which can see 200bhp quite easy, or a normal 2.0 turbo sporthatch
the 1.8vvt mapped can see 155bhp, nothing amazing but okay
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mattk
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I see its the vauxhall part failing then, the rest of the engine (made by Fiat) are ok 
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craig8
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Originally posted by mattk
I see its the vauxhall part failing then, the rest of the engine (made by Fiat) are ok
apart from the inlet manifolds falling to bits
E36 328
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mattsxi
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Ive got a 05 1.9cdti sport hatch, with just short of 100k on the clock and have no issues with my gearbox! Selects all gears fine and no whining in any gears!
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Mark.W
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Rich you right i was looking at the diesel engine because of the performance they give not because i need it for doing lots of miles which i dont.
Also looking at golfs now round a 54/55 plate 2.0 gt tdi 140.just stick a nice set of wheels on and voila 
Basically i want something more modern/more comfortable/good performance and not something that cost a fortune to run (nothing less than 30mpg ideally)
[Edited on 20-08-2010 by wooly101uk]
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MarkM
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I've got one and they tick all the boxes.
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by MarkM
I've got one and they tick all the boxes.
Which have you got?
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kev
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pull your finger out and buy a new car wooly stop being tight, you only live once mate! haha,
buy a 2.0 turbo? are vw 1.8 t,seat leon etc... get your self a new toy.
if you get ANY car it "will" break no matter if its 10 year old are 10 month old and you buy a car you want not what evry one on the computher says to buy
if you want a go of my mk4 gsi to see if you like them pop down some time 
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Warren G
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
Rich you right i was looking at the diesel engine because of the performance they give not because i need it for doing lots of miles which i dont.
Also looking at golfs now round a 54/55 plate 2.0 gt tdi 140.just stick a nice set of wheels on and voila
Basically i want something more modern/more comfortable/good performance and not something that cost a fortune to run (nothing less than 30mpg ideally)
[Edited on 20-08-2010 by wooly101uk]
honestly if not doing miles a desiel is NOT for you
you want performance get a 2.0 turbo, or a 1.6turbo, the extra cost of a derv isnt worth it over the mpg incase and running costs (maintance) are more for a desiel!
how many miles do you do a week? what sort of driving? i get 35-40mpg out of my 1.8 astra more than good enough
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craig8
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just buy my vxr and be done with it 
E36 328
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Warren G
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best option yet craig
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Mark.W
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Honestly kev im bloody sick of looking at cars
i am being very cautious about i will say that.its taken me a while to save a good amount up for a car and need to make sure im making the right choice as its not just hundreds of pounds its thousands and not going to be taking any finance out it will be cash only (i dont want any debts) so i need to really sure before i part with it.
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Warren G
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then why blow it all on a car, spend half on a car, rest enjoying life holidays etc etc
its only a car
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Mark.W
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I only really started saving because i wanted a 1.8 sri corsa C but iv grown up a little now.sick of bouncing about in a little old corsa.
Holiday whats one of them? i havnt been on holiday since i was a kid 14-15 years ago
[Edited on 21-08-2010 by wooly101uk]
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Warren G
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 realy,
theres more to live im afraid
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
I've got one and they tick all the boxes.
Which have you got?
Sport Hatch Sri CDTI 150 with XP.
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big eck
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Better still buy mine
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Mark.W
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VXR would cost me far too and to run it ;(
[Edited on 21-08-2010 by wooly101uk]
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big eck
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There actually not bad at all to run mate.
I can see 30-35mpg on a daily basis with mixed driving.
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kev
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
There actually not bad at all to run mate.
I can see 30-35mpg on a daily basis with mixed driving.
my Z20LET mk4 gsi gets 27 MPG... i really need to leave earlier for work though that may help a little
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Warren G
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my astra gsi was shockingly bad!
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AndyKent
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How many miles is "not many"?
I do just over 10 miles each way to work and find my diesel to be a great compromise between economy and b-road fun.
Any less than that though I'm not sure it'd be worth it.
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