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[STEMO]

Nowt wrong with derv, more grunt at lower revs and higher mpg. They'll take more stick too.

And readily freezes in alpine climates, forcing you to use special alpine diesel with additives. Even that freezes below -20 IIRC. Has happened to me once, and caused me to miss my flight home. Hire car was full on pickup from Lyon airport, so short of pouring fuel down the drain to re-fill with the alpine stuff there was little I could do. Bit of a pi55er at 4AM in a snowstorm half way up a mountain.

The more grunt at lower revs is because the majority of derv cars are turbo diesel. A petrol turbo car with similar cc's can have similar torque, and usually over a wider rev range. Just needs proper anti-knock control.

Plus everyone knows derv is the devils fuel, and only for lorryists.

Well.....your options are limited. Good luck 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Nowt wrong with derv, more grunt at lower revs and higher mpg. They'll take more stick too.

And readily freezes in alpine climates, forcing you to use special alpine diesel with additives. Even that freezes below -20 IIRC. Has happened to me once, and caused me to miss my flight home. Hire car was full on pickup from Lyon airport, so short of pouring fuel down the drain to re-fill with the alpine stuff there was little I could do. Bit of a pi55er at 4AM in a snowstorm half way up a mountain.

The more grunt at lower revs is because the majority of derv cars are turbo diesel. A petrol turbo car with similar cc's can have similar torque, and usually over a wider rev range. Just needs proper anti-knock control.

Plus everyone knows derv is the devils fuel, and only for lorryists.

I can't argue with that.

However, derv isn't suitable only for a  lorry lump.

It can also be used in a bus.....canal boat.....cement mixer.....back up generator......tractor.....road sweeper.

It's just not suitable for cars.

[TheBoy]

If looking for a direct Omega replacement, you're shit out of luck.  There is *nothing* that meets your (and mine, for differing reasons) needs.

A compromise has to be made somewhere .

Given nobody has made an acceptable sub £150k RWD family lugger in the last 10 years, I suspect it's the RWD that will have to be compromised.

[Raeturbo]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/lexus/2011-lexus-s3-450h-3.5-se-i-5dr-cvt-auto-estate-petrol-electric-hybrid-automatic/1408031384

[Sir Tigger KC]

Cracked it! 

[Doctor Gollum]

Good shout

Failing that just get the 5.7

[STEMO]

Cracked it! 

That's failed 3 MOT's in 8000 miles 

[LC0112G]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/lexus/2011-lexus-s3-450h-3.5-se-i-5dr-cvt-auto-estate-petrol-electric-hybrid-automatic/1408031384

You can call that an estate if you wish. To me it's an MPV.

Cracked it! 

I think they must be come contaminants in the water down there. It appears to be affecting your visual abilities, not to mention sense of taste. The colour, not to mention the shape.

Good shout

Failing that just get the 5.7

My Australian Bil suggested a Holden Caprice (WM) 6.2 litre - rekcons I can import one for circa £17K. He's as mad as a wombat on speed, and I see the infection is spreading faster than CV19

[LC0112G]

Nowt wrong with derv, more grunt at lower revs and higher mpg. They'll take more stick too.

And readily freezes in alpine climates, forcing you to use special alpine diesel with additives. Even that freezes below -20 IIRC. Has happened to me once, and caused me to miss my flight home. Hire car was full on pickup from Lyon airport, so short of pouring fuel down the drain to re-fill with the alpine stuff there was little I could do. Bit of a pi55er at 4AM in a snowstorm half way up a mountain.

The more grunt at lower revs is because the majority of derv cars are turbo diesel. A petrol turbo car with similar cc's can have similar torque, and usually over a wider rev range. Just needs proper anti-knock control.

Plus everyone knows derv is the devils fuel, and only for lorryists.

I can't argue with that.

However, derv isn't suitable only for a  lorry lump.

It can also be used in a bus.....canal boat.....cement mixer.....back up generator......tractor.....road sweeper.

It's just not suitable for cars.

Finally - someone saying something sensible. Oh Sh1t it's Lord Opti saying it. Either he's suddenly become sane, or I've gone nuts. 

[STEMO]

Nowt wrong with derv, more grunt at lower revs and higher mpg. They'll take more stick too.

And readily freezes in alpine climates, forcing you to use special alpine diesel with additives. Even that freezes below -20 IIRC. Has happened to me once, and caused me to miss my flight home. Hire car was full on pickup from Lyon airport, so short of pouring fuel down the drain to re-fill with the alpine stuff there was little I could do. Bit of a pi55er at 4AM in a snowstorm half way up a mountain.

The more grunt at lower revs is because the majority of derv cars are turbo diesel. A petrol turbo car with similar cc's can have similar torque, and usually over a wider rev range. Just needs proper anti-knock control.

Plus everyone knows derv is the devils fuel, and only for lorryists.

I can't argue with that.

However, derv isn't suitable only for a  lorry lump.

It can also be used in a bus.....canal boat.....cement mixer.....back up generator......tractor.....road sweeper.

It's just not suitable for cars.

Finally - someone saying something sensible. Oh Sh1t it's Lord Opti saying it. Either he's suddenly become sane, or I've gone nuts. 

So he's saying it's suitable for cars? Sensible fella 

[STEMO]

Oh...not suitable 

[Raeturbo]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/lexus/2011-lexus-s3-450h-3.5-se-i-5dr-cvt-auto-estate-petrol-electric-hybrid-automatic/1408031384

You can call that an estate if you wish. To me it's an MPV.

Cracked it! 

I think they must be come contaminants in the water down there. It appears to be affecting your visual abilities, not to mention sense of taste. The colour, not to mention the shape.

Good shout

Failing that just get the 5.7

My Australian Bil suggested a Holden Caprice (WM) 6.2 litre - rekcons I can import one for circa £17K. He's as mad as a wombat on speed, and I see the infection is spreading faster than CV19
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               &0llocks then, find your own crock of shit🤣

[Sir Tigger KC]

Cracked it! 

That's failed 3 MOT's in 8000 miles

Bah nothing serious and all due to lack of use! 

It needs a good run that's all.  A trip to the Alps should do it. 

[STEMO]

Cracked it! 

That's failed 3 MOT's in 8000 miles 

Bah nothing serious and all due to lack of use! 

It needs a good run that's all.  A trip to the Alps should do it. 

Wheel bearing failure due to lack of use?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Oh...not suitable 

Keep your reading glasses close to hand, old boy.