Cant decide which one to go for

chippy08 · 2 Sep 2011 at 01:45

Hi guys i been looking for a car to replace my astra for ages and have decided to go for one of these 3 but i just cant decide which one will be best.

PEUGEOT 206 1.4 HDI
VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.4 S TDi 75
VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.9 S SDI 64 5dr [AC]

As you can see from my choice there all Diesel cars as im looking for very good Mpg but would consider petrol if i could get one that does very good mpg.

Mark3h · 2 Sep 2011 at 01:52

I'd be torn between the two VW's.
Not a big fan of Pugs.

breadturbo · 2 Sep 2011 at 04:06

turbocharged over the no turbo (SDI) polo anyday, non-turbo dervs are like trains, take forever to get going.

GravyMonster · 2 Sep 2011 at 09:13

Any details on age, mileage, cost and condition of those?

On paper I'd go for the 1.4 Polo.

chippy08 · 2 Sep 2011 at 12:13

breadturbo said:
turbocharged over the no turbo (SDI) polo anyday, non-turbo dervs are like trains, take forever to get going.

Ok so the SDI is non turbo i never knew that so will forget the SDI version.

mjt · 2 Sep 2011 at 19:37

How old are these cars? Avoid the 206 like the plague, and stay away from the SDI unless you like travelling at tortoise pace.

The 1.4 TDI out of the aforementioned cars is the best one by a mile, but unless I lived in a city I wouldn't bother with any of them. How much do you drive?

chippy08 · 2 Sep 2011 at 20:59

Well im starting a new job on monday so will be doing a round trip of 24 miles a day.

Conanius · 2 Sep 2011 at 21:02

What's your budget ?

Felix · 2 Sep 2011 at 21:13

Diesel car for 24 miles a day...

MikeHiow · 2 Sep 2011 at 21:17

That's 6k miles a year assuming 5 days a week.

mjt · 2 Sep 2011 at 21:18

You need something much more exciting.

chippy08 · 2 Sep 2011 at 21:32

Dont wish to pay more than 3k as i will change again in 2 to 3 years

phil675 · 2 Sep 2011 at 22:24

Not worth getting a diesel in my opinion. A petrol 1.25 Fiesta would be a good shout, although personally I would get something more fun

OpenToSuggestions · 2 Sep 2011 at 22:48

Don't get a small crap diesel to do a 6000 mile per year commute!
If you want a small car get a petrol one that will be a bit newer for the same money.

Gaygle · 2 Sep 2011 at 22:53

Ohhhh, so this is why they sell like 5 diesel cars for every petrol car these days. Pure misinformation and the inability to do simple maths. I silently facepalm everytime someone comes into the office saying about how their brother/sister/friend has just bought a brand new diesel car because it does 60mpg!!!11...

...but they only do 50 miles a week.

arghghg why can't people just....think about stuff and not be so impulsive over everything.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/...riceasc/price-to/4000/fuel-type/petrol/page/1

OR

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/bn211nd/radius/1501/page/3?logcode=p

You're welcome!

Luke · 3 Sep 2011 at 08:14

As above, you don't need a diesel for that mileage. It'll cost you more in the long run than a petrol.

Hate · 3 Sep 2011 at 08:56

I do a commute of similar length in a 3.2 V6!

Dogbreath · 3 Sep 2011 at 13:18

Hate said:
I do a commute of similar length in a 3.2 V6!

I do 60 miles a day in a 2.5 V6. Fuel costs are getting a bit silly though.

radderfire · 3 Sep 2011 at 13:26

I would choose VW over Peugeot based on build quality and reliability.

I also think a petrol Fiesta might be worth considering.

I would also go for petrol over diesel for such a short commute. I prefer driving petrol cars and it seems the diesel would offer little economic benefit.

Rgds

chippy08 · 3 Sep 2011 at 15:48

Why do people dislike diesel cars so much I know 2 people both with PEUGEOT 206 1.4 HDI one hs an estae and one has the hatchback both report no problems both cars are 02 plate and do great mpg.

I have had several diesels over the years only had to do glow plugs and normal routine maintenance.

Its just the mpg thats stands out to me on diesel cars.