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[tunnie]

Are the reliable? It would be a CDTi / Auto combo, possible it could rack up a lot of miles so wondering if they are as solid as the Omega?

[Auto Addict]

I hope so

 

[tunnie]

I hope so

 

I thought yours was an auto 

This will be a daily driver though, could be racking up miles fairly quickly. You happy with yours?

What engine have you got? I see there are a few variants of the CDTi - MPG looks impressive, you manged to get over 50mpg from yours?

[pscocoa]

I hope so

 

My wife hopes so to. No problems so far and plenty of high milers around you could test. Not sure how old this gearbox is - we have an 18 month old Elite 2 litre auto - done about 13000 miles

[tunnie]

I hope so

 

My wife hopes so to. No problems so far and plenty of high milers around you could test. Not sure how old this gearbox is - we have an 18 month old Elite 2 litre auto - done about 13000 miles

Done any DIY service work on it?

What kind of MPG have you been getting?

[Auto Addict]

I hope so

 

I thought yours was an auto 

This will be a daily driver though, could be racking up miles fairly quickly. You happy with yours?

What engine have you got? I see there are a few variants of the CDTi - MPG looks impressive, you manged to get over 50mpg from yours?

2.0 Diesel, 160 Bhp.

Best I've achieved is about 49, car heavily loaded, air con on.

[tunnie]

I hope so

 

I thought yours was an auto 

This will be a daily driver though, could be racking up miles fairly quickly. You happy with yours?

What engine have you got? I see there are a few variants of the CDTi - MPG looks impressive, you manged to get over 50mpg from yours?

2.0 Diesel, 160 Bhp.

Best I've achieved is about 49, car heavily loaded, air con on.

Cheers 

[TheBoy]

I hope so

 

I thought yours was an auto 

This will be a daily driver though, could be racking up miles fairly quickly. You happy with yours?

What engine have you got? I see there are a few variants of the CDTi - MPG looks impressive, you manged to get over 50mpg from yours?

2.0 Diesel, 160 Bhp.

Best I've achieved is about 49, car heavily loaded, air con on.

So the autobox really does kill the mpg, unsurprisingly?  What do you normally average, tootling about on a normal week?


Tunnie, why auto? I naturally distrust FWD autos. Additionally, an auto needs a big engine. Whiilst the 160bhp (there are a lot of 130bhp variants) version of the CDTi isn't too bad, its probably still lacking for auto use. Lastly, for a daily commuter, if there is a lot of urban work, you'll find mpg seriously suffers.

[tunnie]

It's not for me, it's for FatherT. There is the strong possibility his mileage will rocket soon, sadly the advance in engines since he last did big miles, means the pence per mile offered, is a bit crap for the Omega now, it would barely cover fuel.

So something that does 50mpg or there abouts is required, needs to be an auto, as fatherT's not driven a manual since the early 90's 

The runs it would be doing are long runs, talking Bournemouth for example. So auto would not suffer too much on a run like this, other things are being considered, such as XF 2.2D and Merc E250.

Insignia is far cheaper, and I think I could do at least basic work. Oil & filters ect, which would save money. 

[TheBoy]

It's not for me, it's for FatherT. There is the strong possibility his mileage will rocket soon, sadly the advance in engines since he last did big miles, means the pence per mile offered, is a bit crap for the Omega now, it would barely cover fuel.

So something that does 50mpg or there abouts is required, needs to be an auto, as fatherT's not driven a manual since the early 90's 

The runs it would be doing are long runs, talking Bournemouth for example. So auto would not suffer too much on a run like this, other things are being considered, such as XF 2.2D and Merc E250.

Insignia is far cheaper, and I think I could do at least basic work. Oil & filters ect, which would save money.

Most companies now give 45ppm for private cars (as its how it ties in with tax rules), now I could drive a 3.0l auto on petrol with soft tyres and still make on the deal.

I'd suggest a 2.2 petrol should be around 25ppm on a run, leaving 20ppm to cover wear and servicing. 45ppm should easily cover it?

[tunnie]

I'll have to double check, but I don't think he gets 45ppm 

[TheBoy]

I'll have to double check, but I don't think he gets 45ppm 

If its the approx 20ppm, thats whats normally given for company car use.

[tunnie]

I'll have to double check, but I don't think he gets 45ppm 

If its the approx 20ppm, thats whats normally given for company car use.

That sounds more like it...

[TheBoy]

I'll have to double check, but I don't think he gets 45ppm 

If its the approx 20ppm, thats whats normally given for company car use.

That sounds more like it...

As its not a company car (anymore), he needs to check he is claiming the correct amount.

[tunnie]

I'll have to double check, but I don't think he gets 45ppm 

If its the approx 20ppm, thats whats normally given for company car use.

That sounds more like it...

As its not a company car (anymore), he needs to check he is claiming the correct amount.

Just checked, the ppm is the lower figure, it's aimed for fuel only, there is a separate allowance for a car.

Also the ppm is the same, if its petrol or diesel