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[BazaJT]

I'm thinking of buying a diesel engined car,so as it'll be replacing my Jaguar I'm after suggestions as to what make/model to consider.It'd have to be well specced,preferably a saloon and come in at no more than £1200,hopefully sub £1000.Now although I've been driving for more than 40 years I've never owned a diesel so regardless of make/ model,what are the basic checks to be made mechanically on a diesel?Of course I may decide to keep Jaguar and just retire it to a high days and holidays car,as I'm only thinking of making the change as the dragonlady's disabilities mean she's struggling to get into/out of it and the Mig can take up the slack as daily driver.

[omega3000]

Diesel omega 

[symes]

Diesel omega 

+1 

[BazaJT]

They had crossed my mind,but which engine size?For example is the 2.2 an under powered slug or as[I assume]it's a newer engine is it as good[or better]than the 2.5 six cylinder?What are common failings on either motor?

[Andy B]

They had crossed my mind,but which engine size?For example is the 2.2 an under powered slug or as[I assume]it's a newer engine is it as good[or better]than the 2.5 six cylinder?What are common failings on either motor?

2.2 is manual only ...... no auto option! 

[BazaJT]

Although I've had autos since the late nineties I don't much mind whether it's an auto or manual box,if the latter I'd just have to remember the third pedal and the wobbly stick for gear changes!

[2woody]

diesel is a horrible, utterly spiteful fuel which belongs in space heaters and cross-channel ferries - only.

Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

[OOMV6]

diesel is a horrible, utterly spiteful fuel which belongs in space heaters and cross-channel ferries - only.

Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

Evidently you haven't driven any modern diesel. 

[henryd]

diesel is a horrible, utterly spiteful fuel which belongs in space heaters and cross-channel ferries - only.

Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

Evidently you haven't driven any modern diesel. 

Just thinking the same thing

[Vamps]

diesel is a horrible, utterly spiteful fuel which belongs in space heaters and cross-channel ferries - only.

Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

Evidently you haven't driven any modern diesel. 

Just thinking the same thing

Indeed, even the Jeep can go some if pressed......in a straight line........

[Andy B]

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Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

Although it's not the quietest of engines, I'll take you on against quite a few of your cars in my R320. 

[Vamps]

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Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

Although it's not the quietest of engines, I'll take you on against quite a few of your cars in my R320. 

Yes Mercedes diesel engines are surprisingly, but reassuringly, agricultural from outside, but pretty quiet inside..........

[henryd]

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Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

Although it's not the quietest of engines, I'll take you on against quite a few of your cars in my R320. 

Aye,I know that'll shift,I look after an E320 cdi and that can shift too,come to that my Signum aint without

[Andy B]

........... I look after an E320 cdi and that can shift too, .....

I test drove one of them too ......... I was very impressed by the 60 to ??  acceleration 

[mantahatch]

diesel is a horrible, utterly spiteful fuel which belongs in space heaters and cross-channel ferries - only.

Any diesel will be terribly slow and sound just like a skeleton masturbating inside a filing cabinet. Aviod.

+1 could not agree more. Would just add they are awfull for your neighbours. when they start up on a cold morning it wakes the entire street up