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[deviator]

I wasn't quite expecting this amount of searching  Thanks again!

I do like the look of that Toyota, it has something about it - apart from the out of range price tag. I was thinking about it on the drive home tonight and I might run the Omega initially, I know it'll cost me more in fuel, but I feel more confident travelling the country in a car I trust reasonably well. Also, I've had one or twelve (possibly more, I can't remember) Vauxhall v6's and know them quite well. I feel it might be a better option than buying a budget car of unknown origins.

[TheBoy]

Have you looked at the Toyota avensis? Might be a bit pricey for you, but could be suitable.

Only that D4D lump is prone to expensive failures, particularly fuel pump, injectors and starter motors.

[Nick W]

Have you looked at the Toyota avensis? Might be a bit pricey for you, but could be suitable.

Only that D4D lump is prone to expensive failures, particularly fuel pump, injectors and starter motors.

Not to mention DMFs, turbos and bent conrods.


This should sound familiar to anyone who has looked at commonrail diesels with lots of miles on them.

[Broomies Mate]

Shame it's not in TI spec, but I'd still have one.

http://www.whitecottagecarcentre.co.uk/used-cars/alfa-romeo-156-sportwagon-2-4-jtd-veloce-5dr-mirfield-201508266368329

Just need to up your budget by a tonne and have a deal with the man.

[Nick W]

An Alfa? Are you mad?


Here are the most important things to do once you've bought one:


Clean and polish it.


Park it on your drive where you can see it


Throw the key away


Clean and polish it occasionally so that it still looks pretty to stop the wife/neighbours moaning about the eyesore

[Broomies Mate]

 

Ah, C'mon.  All the inherant problems would have been sorted on that by now.  Any new ones can be fixed with sticky-tape and Myrrh! 

[STEMO]

And never, ever buy a Renault 

[deviator]

Regardless of make, it does like nice for an estate. IIRC the 2.4 JTD is the 5 pot version of the 1.9cdti fitted into the Vauxhalls. I'm surprised the VX diesel people haven't noticed this, as the 1.9 is tunable - but there is no replacement for displacement.

[deviator]

And never, ever buy a Renault 

My first car was a Renault 5 1.1. Despite the claims of EVERYTHING electrical would fail, it didn't - perhaps because there wasn't anything electrical. Even a clock and a glovebox door were options 

[henryd]

Shame it's not in TI spec, but I'd still have one.

http://www.whitecottagecarcentre.co.uk/used-cars/alfa-romeo-156-sportwagon-2-4-jtd-veloce-5dr-mirfield-201508266368329

Just need to up your budget by a tonne and have a deal with the man.

I fitted an alternator to one of these last Saturday,all I can say is bastard.!!

[EMD]

Shame it's not in TI spec, but I'd still have one.

http://www.whitecottagecarcentre.co.uk/used-cars/alfa-romeo-156-sportwagon-2-4-jtd-veloce-5dr-mirfield-201508266368329

Just need to up your budget by a tonne and have a deal with the man.

I fitted an alternator to one of these last Saturday,all I can say is bastard.!!

 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Mercedes C or E Class.     If you can find an un rotten one within budget that is.   

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-C220-2-2TD-auto-CDI-Classic-/151802259837?hash=item23581ea97d

[deviator]

Mercedes C or E Class.     If you can find an un rotten one within budget that is.   

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-C220-2-2TD-auto-CDI-Classic-/151802259837?hash=item23581ea97d

I'm not sure that classes as 'unrotten'. That is a similar age and mileage as my Omega, which in comparison is significantly cleaner without a wash. That interior is pretty, late 80's disco 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Mercedes C or E Class.     If you can find an un rotten one within budget that is.   

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-C220-2-2TD-auto-CDI-Classic-/151802259837?hash=item23581ea97d

I'm not sure that classes as 'unrotten'. That is a similar age and mileage as my Omega, which in comparison is significantly cleaner without a wash. That interior is pretty, late 80's disco 

For a Merc of that era, that one is a minter!   

[deviator]

Mercedes C or E Class.     If you can find an un rotten one within budget that is.   

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-C220-2-2TD-auto-CDI-Classic-/151802259837?hash=item23581ea97d

I'm not sure that classes as 'unrotten'. That is a similar age and mileage as my Omega, which in comparison is significantly cleaner without a wash. That interior is pretty, late 80's disco 

For a Merc of that era, that one is a minter! 

'Washed every week, without fail.' Maybe they should stop using sea water