bungy 2 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've been thinking of getting a cheap winter car and would like something cheap to buy, cheap to run and it doesn't have to be small. Any idea's? Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Mk2 golf diesel van......... Link to post Share on other sites
b road blaster 0 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 well your gonna want a derv i would think, little corsa ?? 206 1.4 hdi (my works van gets 55 mpg) and thats ragged to death everywhere lol would say bora but they an't cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I was going to buy a cheap 4x4 but the prices this time of year are silly money Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Golf TDi, Audi A3 TDi, Audi A4 TDi (mine does 60mpg on a run and 45 round town) just a few to start!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've got an A6 pd 130 but they are not cheap to buy. I was thinking Nissan Micra or something similar. Golf diesel van is a good idea bit try and find one that someone hasn't VRT'd. Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've got an A6 pd 130 but they are not cheap to buy. I was thinking Nissan Micra or something similar. Golf diesel van is a good idea bit try and find one that someone hasn't VRT'd. MICRA..... you said it doesn't need to be small.......MK3 golf TDi, Peugeot 205 diesel or 206, Polo 1.9TDi, VW Fox/Lupo Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Golf mk2 then, and i know someone that has a plug n play 1.6tdi lump with 75k on the clock! Best thing other than 60-gallon, is it'll run on chip fat! Link to post Share on other sites
b road blaster 0 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I was going to buy a cheap 4x4 but the prices this time of year are silly money oh they can be found mate lol lol all depends on what you want. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 the last shape nissan micras, circa 04 shape, they are an absolute blast.I had a little 1.0 as a body shop courtesy car and it was so good, i recommended them to anyone that was considering them.The interiors are typically nissan, utilitarian, but not a soul destroying place to be and you can thrash the tits out of the engine and if you keep it in the zone its a nippy little characterful car Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I love my little winter hack its great not having to worry about getting ya car dirty and stuff I love Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I love my little winter hack its great not having to worry about getting ya car dirty and stuff I love Dunno, my VR6 is the best car in my whole family when it comes to snow out of the front wheel drive cars Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I love my little winter hack its great not having to worry about getting ya car dirty and stuff I love Dunno' date=' my VR6 is the best car in my whole family when it comes to snow out of the front wheel drive cars[/quote']That heavy lump of an engine aids traction!!!!!! what heavy lump!!!! no more so than others....... Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 williams clio Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 a winter hack only one choice surely mate !! http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3355975.htm would have one of these for this time of year in a heartbeat Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 T4 crew van...?? Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 a winter hack only one choice surely mate !! http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3355975.htm would have one of these for this time of year in a heartbeat agree, my mate is selling one now, the same but silver 1k open to offers Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 a winter hack only one choice surely mate !! http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3355975.htm would have one of these for this time of year in a heartbeat It will still be heavy on fuel but a real bargain to buy. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 yeah I would imagine so I have never had any real world experience of those engines with regards to mpg mate but with some bad weather around the corner and kiddies to cart about it has to be a winner ! don't know if they did a diesel quattro ? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I love my little winter hack its great not having to worry about getting ya car dirty and stuff I love Dunno' date=' my VR6 is the best car in my whole family when it comes to snow out of the front wheel drive cars[/quote']That heavy lump of an engine aids traction!!!!!! what heavy lump!!!! no more so than others.......I think the 2.8 is about 40kg heavier than a ford zetec-SE 1.6 lol so that would help, and i know for a fact that 1.8 20VT engine weighs about 30kg less than 2.8 VR6but it about as heavy as a clio 172 engine, they are both around 170kg, and the 172 is such a fanny in the snow, its comically dangerous Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Audi-A4-Avant-1-9-TDI-Quattro-/230700081958?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35b6cbe326here you go mate Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Local aswell good find Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have the A6 for family duties and my car is my toy and hobby. My mpg at the moment is averaging about 23mpg and I travel 36 miles each day so about 160-170 miles a week. This is costing me about £40. I don't mind but just thought I could halve my weekly cost and take the 4mo off the road for the winter for some TLC. I could use the A6 instead but it limits what the Mrs can do. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 yeah mileage is high but from reading the ad it sounds like he has looked after it very well Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Would suit you down to the ground Link to post Share on other sites
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