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[jerry]

OK, its an Astra estate-but it looks a lot better than the old models. Anyhow, weve decided that our beloved Estima, which is now 20 yrs old, should be retired and weve gone for a motability option and Vauxhall seem to have a wider range of models on the scheme than others and were looking at the new sports tourer as still need space for wheelchair etc. The 2 models with no advance payment are the 1.6 petrol or the 2.0 cdi sri diesel. The choice between these two seems a bit of a no-brainer, but has anyone any experience/views on the diesel model?

[feeutfo]

Saw the estate the other day. Looks good.

I like the new 3 door Astra too btw. Looks almost Alpha Romeo.

[btc]

All our area managers have the 2.0 dti and they all seem quite happy

[jerry]

Certainly looks good and space wise its fine plus its quite low in comparison to our current Estima or the astra hatchback so easier to get wheelchair in/out. Mpg will be better too and performance looks ok , just read that it doesnt score too highly on reliability ?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Depends what driving you do, if a lot of town/urban then dont get a diesel from any manufacturer.

[henryd]

Depends what driving you do, if a lot of town/urban then dont get a diesel from any manufacturer.

Sad really,diesel used to be a good choice for short stop start runs,they've buggered that up now with Dpf's

[feeutfo]

How ridiculous.

[Auto Addict]

Depends what driving you do, if a lot of town/urban then dont get a diesel from any manufacturer.

I'm filling up my DPF as we speak

[omega3000]

Depends what driving you do, if a lot of town/urban then dont get a diesel from any manufacturer.

I'm filling up my DPF as we speak

Had to goggle that "Diesel Particulate Filter" DPFs reduce diesel soot emissions by 80% .

[Auto Addict]

Depends what driving you do, if a lot of town/urban then dont get a diesel from any manufacturer.

I'm filling up my DPF as we speak

Had to goggle that "Diesel Particulate Filter" DPFs reduce diesel soot emissions by 80% .

Stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea.

Either a petrol engined gas guzzler or a diesel for towing.

Taken a gamble on a diesel in the hope that towing will compensate for the town work.

Mr DTM will probably rubbish that idea.

[05omegav6]

The costs of a dpf filter or two, four injectors and a fuel pump, not to mention the extra purchase cost and the price difference of the actual fuel actually add up to an awfully large amount of petrol

Petrol EVERY time

[tunnie]

Have you considered a 2.2 petrol Omega?   

[Auto Addict]

Have you considered a 2.2 petrol Omega?   

 

[Auto Addict]

Both the 2.2 & 2.6 were underpowered for towing.

The 2.6 only marginaly better, but a lot thirstier.

[henryd]

Both the 2.2 & 2.6 were underpowered for towing.

The 2.6 only marginaly better, but a lot thirstier.

Must admit I found my 2.5 elite a bit of a struggle towing,needed a lot of revs to do anything meaningful ,the 3.0 signum I have now would pull it in half