.Phase Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm think about diesel sports as next car and just wondered what you'd recommendapart from the obvious golf gt tdi 130/150 lol just after something quicker than a sport but with good mpg as I do a lot of miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexTRea Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 My mate has a Leon FR and its fast, and the MPG isnt that bad 170 brake he claims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 My mate has a Leon FR and its fast, and the MPG isnt that bad 170 brake he claimsYeah, the 2.0TDI comes in 140 and 170PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Mk1 Leon FR = Golf 4 PD150 in a Spanish DressMk2 Leon FR = Golf 5 170DPF in a Spanish Dress 1.9TDI PD's give the best peak torque when remapped and generally more overall but the 2.0TDI's distribute the torque a lot more smoothly and thus feel a little softer / more petrol like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Rover Maestro Clubman D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Alpina D3 I WANT ONE Edited September 25, 2009 by nfbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Depends what your budget is.BMW 335d / 330d / 325d / 320dAlpina D3Leon FRFabia Vrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 budget is about 10k... so no beamers lmao! and gotta think about insurance, will be 19 w/ 2yr NCBfirst quote for leon mk1 but later model with cupra R body kit is about £1,300 but I'm sure it can go cheaper alpina is nice! but don't really want spend 16k :/what do you think leon & VRS would get after remaps? they are a bit slow atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 172bhp from a generic REVO map on my our Ibiza FR TDI. Other companies quote the same or a little more. It's a different kettle of fish driving wise from the oh-so fast 100hp Lupo Sport though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 budget is about 10k... so no beamers lmao! and gotta think about insurance, will be 19 w/ 2yr NCBfirst quote for leon mk1 but later model with cupra R body kit is about £1,300 but I'm sure it can go cheaper alpina is nice! but don't really want spend 16k :/what do you think leon & VRS would get after remaps? they are a bit slow atm Leon Mk1 FR with a basic Remap:Skoda vRS with a basic Remap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 A remap on the vrs will see you 165-170bhp. If you want more though, you're going to be looking at a new clutch. A 150 Leon would see around 180bhp froma remap. Have you driven either? Although the fabia's figures don't look all that great on paper, they go really well.10k is a pretty good budget - there's plenty of nice Bm's in that range, but insurance could be a problem.To be fair, that sort of quote isn't all that bad. I was paying that on a 1.6 Escort when I was 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Ibiza Cupra TDI They come as standard with what is practically a Hybrid version of the 150pd Turbo! 160bhp as standard and touch 180-190bhp with a map! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) figures look good ibiza sounds interesting too...I'm keeping my eye out for ones close by to go and test drive but aren't any Leon's around here.. they're all 100+ miles awayneed to go over to seatcupra.net and see what the mods are for ibiza, I hate how the rear of the roof drops down it's so ugly xDand also are the 90, 100k+ miles ones ok ? or would you just avoid them altogether? Edited September 25, 2009 by .Phase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Interior space in the Ibiza is mean. If you need legroom in the back, forget it. We opted for the Ibiza because we thought it looked more 'youthful' than the Fabia. Don't forget the Polo 9N GT as a further option if you absolutley have to go VW.Having said that, evidence from Traffic Cops would suggest that the Ibiza is sturdy enough to be launched into a field at some speed Apart from the less than generous space, our car has been pretty faultless in the 4½ years we've owned the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) if you look at what car I have now lmao.. space is no problem for me it's not really a fact of having to go VW.. it's just they're the only ones that match my range most other manucaturers only make larger quick diesels so the insurance isn't as cheap, nor do I really want a focus/astra at 19.. lolI tried searching for that rover but didn't find anything Edited September 25, 2009 by .Phase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexTRea Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Yeah, the 2.0TDI comes in 140 and 170PSThought so, I Just wasnt sure thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxg Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) Well, in day to day motorway driving, my VRS is *way* faster than my GTI. It's all about the riding the torque wave of the older PD TDIs and adjusting your driving style to keep it on boost. I commute 90 miles in it every day (this is why I have it) and it's a great car. A bit dull, but v. fast in a straight line. Lots of pull at motorway cruising speeds - just put your foot down and (so long as you're spooled up), you're away...On the motorway the GTI, by contrast, requires planning ahead because you've got to wind it up to get the power...In short - and oddly I was thinking this when out in the GTI just yesterday - the GTI is a great "hustler" of a car - fantastic on the point and shoot and the darting around town. The VRS is the cruiser with the low down grunt. Edited September 27, 2009 by dxg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxg Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 For 10k, though, you could get a MK2 Octavia VRS with the 170PS CR TDI in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Could get a facelift A3 140 and a remap for £10k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 i quite liked my mk4 golf GTi TDI 150bhp, but i got rid of mine due to it doing the cam in and the fuel pump leaking everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 i quite liked my mk4 golf GTi TDI 150bhp, but i got rid of mine due to it doing the cam in and the fuel pump leaking everywhere^ Longlife servicing at it's best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 yup exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 BMW E46 diesels are pretty fast and can be had for as little as £3000 now - though that is only likely to get you a 320d, might need a bit more cash for a 330d.Some of the Volvo's with the D5 diesel in are pretty quick too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 There's an A3 140 sportback with DSG near me... gunna have to test drive that I think ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Dads just bought a Volvo C30 D5, 180bhp standard will give my verdict when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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