Best diesel car under £2.5k

Gtiracer · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:24

What is the best diesel motor that will get a move on under 2.5k. Looking for something that won't hang around and be a fairly pleasent driving experience?

Any opinions welcome, I have a few in mind but would like to just hear your opinions on what you guys think are good,

Many Thanks

DM · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:25

Does it have to be diesel?

Morba · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:29

306 on veg oil
Old cav (isuzi diesel?)

Gtiracer · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:29

yes, preferably, for fuel economy mainly

MagicBoy · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:30

OP has asked for a diesel, so it would appear to be a fair assumption!

I guess the best options would be something French or a VAG TDI.

iaind · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:31

You're going to be in something dull or problematic with that budget. I'd take the former and get a passat

iaind · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:31

Morba said:
306 on veg oil
Old cav (isuzi diesel?)

£2500, not £250!

Morba · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:32

Gtiracer said:
yes, preferably, for fuel economy mainly

If economy is wanted, having a car that can shift isn't a good idea

Just get a car that does good economy and don't worry about performance

MagicBoy · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:33

Morba said:
If economy is wanted, having a car that can shift isn't a good idea
Just get a car that does good economy and don't worry about performance

Just surf the Torks.

Morba · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:33

iaind said:
£2500, not £250!

Leaves plenty to fix when the go wrong.
They will be under 2.5k and are diesels, which match the requirement.
And saving money seems to be the thing here.

Gtiracer · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:34

Im not asking for a supercar! just something that wont struggle in overtaking, yes 2500 not 250 cheers

iaind · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:39

Morba said:
Leaves plenty to fix when the go wrong.
They will be under 2.5k and are diesels, which match the requirement.
And saving money seems to be the thing here.

Modern CR diesels will be a pain at this mileage, hence my suggestion of a PD which is relatively bombproof

Gtiracer said:
Im not asking for a supercar! just something that wont struggle in overtaking, yes 2500 not 250 cheers

the 130 passat is perfectly capable. The 406 might be worth a look, the HDi isn't too bad

How many miles are you actually doing though?

MagicBoy · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:42

A VAG 130 would be the preferred option and they're pretty bombproof. Would expect it to be a leggy example to be within budget tho. Most likely to get a Passat/Bora for the money.

iaind · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:48

MagicBoy said:
A VAG 130 would be the preferred option and they're pretty bombproof. Would expect it to be a leggy example to be within budget tho. Most likely to get a Passat/Bora for the money.

Toledo

Brian8bit · 22 Nov 2010 at 21:51

I had a Vectra Estate SRi DTI 130. Got it for £1800 around March. Someone ploughed into the back of it earlier this month and it was written off by the insurance company

mjt · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:09

Something with a VAG PD engine.

Locky · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:11

mjt said:
Something with a VAG PD engine.

This.

MagicBoy · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:16

iaind said:
Toledo

I'm working on the basis that VW got first dibs on the latest engines as they couldn't build enough 130's. Took SEAT/Skoda a good 2-3 years to get an upgrade from the 110.

mjt · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:19

MagicBoy said:
I'm working on the basis that VW got first dibs on the latest engines as they couldn't build enough 130's. Took SEAT/Skoda a good 2-3 years to get an upgrade from the 110.

The PD 150 made its debut in the Seat Leon Cupra 4 IIRC.

iaind · 22 Nov 2010 at 22:24

2-3k is about right for a Toledo 130 from the look of things