Seat Toledos

[MarkDavis]

Without looking to derail this thread - Re the Mazda6 2.0 Diesel engine I suggested earlier, on what are you basing your above comment on?

The early Mazda 6 diesel engines and associated parts have the same problems as the TDCi but with even higher failure rates and at greater cost. Have a look at the HJ and Mazda forums. Shocking stories on there with costs running into their thousands.

 

[MarkDavis]

Lets have another poll.....

POLL: For the greater good of OCUK users and anyone else browsing, Fox's sister should buy a 230,000 mile Honda Accord to test the theory about high mileage motorway cars being in just as good a shape as the equivalent age 50,000 mile car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...radius/1500/page/2/postcode/ng122pp?logcode=p

It's also within budget!

 

[widdyst]

Alternatives ? Flame away

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../radius/1500/page/1/postcode/wa87ja?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../page/1/postcode/wa87ja/radius/1500?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../page/1/postcode/wa87ja/radius/1500?logcode=p

 

[UncleBob]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201041370638680

I'd prefer an S60 D5, but as cheap diesel commuters go the S40 seems reasonably competent and they do have comfy seats. They aren't a brilliant driver's car but since that isn't a factor it could be worth a punt. Admittedly that particular one is sat on 17"s but the majority have 15"s so shouldn't be too pricey to replace the rubber.