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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

So the time has come to replace our faithful old car.

It's now 16year's old and getting on to 180k.

We have had it 15year's so definitely got our monies worth.

So we either start throwing money at it or replace.

Mrs can only drive auto.

Her round trip to work is about 30miles and mixture of motorway and sitting in traffic.

We are currently looking at

Skoda octavia tdi auto vrs

Honda civic auto

Honda accord diesel auto.

Golf auto either petrol or diesel.

Wonder what people's experience with these cars have been.

Not interested in French or vauxhall.

Thanks

Not brand new one about two years old.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've qashqai.great on fuel.only put bout €50 fortnight in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So the time has come to replace our faithful old car.

It's now 16year's old and getting on to 180k.

We have had it 15year's so definitely got our monies worth.

So we either start throwing money at it or replace.

Mrs can only drive auto.

Her round trip to work is about 30miles and mixture of motorway and sitting in traffic.

We are currently looking at

Skoda octavia tdi auto vrs

Honda civic auto

Honda accord diesel auto.

Golf auto either petrol or diesel.

Wonder what people's experience with these cars have been.

Not interested in French or vauxhall.

Thanks

Not brand new one about two years old. "

Personally I would go for one of the Toyota Hybrids. Cheap to run and a transferable 5 year warranty so three years trouble free if you buy a two year old model.

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By *ildt123Man
over a year ago

Huddersfield

Bit obvious but there are some really good deals on Mondeo 2ltr diesels with all fancy bells and whistles.

They gave a very good reputation these days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

15 trip I'd avoid diesels. The DPF's are troublesome when used for shorter journeys.

Yes, you can stretch its legs every couple of weeks on longer journeys but with the increased purchase price and price of diesel it may be less economic in the long run.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I have a VW Beetle auto... the DSG is actually a dream. Never thought I'd have an automatic but I'd never go back to a manual now. My last two cars were VW Golfs. I like them.

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By *ampshirehotwifeWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"15 trip I'd avoid diesels. The DPF's are troublesome when used for shorter journeys.

Yes, you can stretch its legs every couple of weeks on longer journeys but with the increased purchase price and price of diesel it may be less economic in the long run.

Dpf's?

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over a year ago

"15 trip I'd avoid diesels. The DPF's are troublesome when used for shorter journeys.

Yes, you can stretch its legs every couple of weeks on longer journeys but with the increased purchase price and price of diesel it may be less economic in the long run.

Dpf's?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So the time has come to replace our faithful old car.

It's now 16year's old and getting on to 180k.

We have had it 15year's so definitely got our monies worth.

So we either start throwing money at it or replace.

Mrs can only drive auto.

Her round trip to work is about 30miles and mixture of motorway and sitting in traffic.

We are currently looking at

Skoda octavia tdi auto vrs

Honda civic auto

Honda accord diesel auto.

Golf auto either petrol or diesel.

Wonder what people's experience with these cars have been.

Not interested in French or vauxhall.

Thanks

Not brand new one about two years old. "

Nissan XTrail

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In order for a DPF which is fitted in most if not all modern deisels to work correctly it needs to go through a Regan cycle and to do this the engine needs to be running at temperature at a certain rev range for a specific time. This changes with each manufacturer of the car. When the car has been sitting at these particular parameters for a certain time (like on a long motorway journey) the engine management system changes the fueling and runs the engine hotter, this starts the regeneration process of the dpf (and kicks out all the filtered particles which is why you can see cars kicking out plumes of black smoke)

If you dont clear the dpf often it can clog and then it's £££'s to replace.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But I'm answer to your question OP.

I'd go and have gone petrol VAG. (VW/Audi/Seat etc)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Civic! They are mechanically super reliable

And I've managed not to bass break my civic so far so they are built well on the inside

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Cheers all

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

I owned a VRS diesel for three years and would definitely get another

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By *tmmCouple
over a year ago

harlow

Generally can't beat Japanese

Vw are good but can be big £££ if they go wrong.

Skoda are reasonably reliable and are getting a better name for themselves.

As someone has already said about dpf and very true but if she's getting good runs on the motorway at 50mph+ then diesel should be fine if not better than petrol also longevity/mileage of diesel is longer than petrol as a rough guide.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"So the time has come to replace our faithful old car.

It's now 16year's old and getting on to 180k.

We have had it 15year's so definitely got our monies worth.

So we either start throwing money at it or replace.

Mrs can only drive auto.

Her round trip to work is about 30miles and mixture of motorway and sitting in traffic.

We are currently looking at

Skoda octavia tdi auto vrs

Honda civic auto

Honda accord diesel auto.

Golf auto either petrol or diesel.

Wonder what people's experience with these cars have been.

Not interested in French or vauxhall.

Thanks

Not brand new one about two years old. "

I would highly recomment the Golf, Skoda, Seat or Audi auto box or DSG. They are great. If you are not doing long continous runs at tempreature for above 25 minutes then avoid diesels as the DPF's clog up with soot and need to be cleaned. I would not recomment the Honda auto's but the manuals are great.

Happy hunting and if you would like to test drive me let me know.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try hyundai, had an estate 110000 miles on the clock when we part ex'd and we've got a Hyundai coupe 92000 on the clock and still going strong

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By *ddit...Man
over a year ago

Land of the giants... ;-)

"So the time has come to replace our faithful old car.

It's now 16year's old and getting on to 180k.

We have had it 15year's so definitely got our monies worth.

So we either start throwing money at it or replace.

Mrs can only drive auto.

Her round trip to work is about 30miles and mixture of motorway and sitting in traffic.

We are currently looking at

Skoda octavia tdi auto vrs

Honda civic auto

Honda accord diesel auto.

Golf auto either petrol or diesel.

Wonder what people's experience with these cars have been.

Not interested in French or vauxhall.

Thanks

Not brand new one about two years old. "
should all be sound cars. ... don't go for an Alfa... or a Saab... I love them.. they look good... but rarely work...

value for money though out of those would be the skoda i guess... i was looking at the vrs before making the mistake of going for the saab..

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By *ddit...Man
over a year ago

Land of the giants... ;-)

"So the time has come to replace our faithful old car.

It's now 16year's old and getting on to 180k.

We have had it 15year's so definitely got our monies worth.

So we either start throwing money at it or replace.

Mrs can only drive auto.

Her round trip to work is about 30miles and mixture of motorway and sitting in traffic.

We are currently looking at

Skoda octavia tdi auto vrs

Honda civic auto

Honda accord diesel auto.

Golf auto either petrol or diesel.

Wonder what people's experience with these cars have been.

Not interested in French or vauxhall.

Thanks

Not brand new one about two years old.

Happy hunting and if you would like to test drive me let me know.

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agreed on the dpf... ive replaced 2.. over a grand each time...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This dpf thing with new diesels, am I right in saying if you don't take it for a continuous blast over 25 minutes doing over 50mph you'll buggar it up?

I can't drive anywhere continuously for 25 minutes, everywhere I need is all within 15 minutes of my house!

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over a year ago

"This dpf thing with new diesels, am I right in saying if you don't take it for a continuous blast over 25 minutes doing over 50mph you'll buggar it up?

I can't drive anywhere continuously for 25 minutes, everywhere I need is all within 15 minutes of my house! "
they do need a fairly regular blast. When they go they're bloody expensive to get sorted.

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By *ezjez369Man
over a year ago

london

Honda all day long. Most reliable car on the road

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By *ollyGWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

Golf Blue motion. We lease them at work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have 2.2 ctdi Honda Accord manual. It's uber reliable and economical... but I believe the automatic gearbox can be troublesome (sister has one).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You pretty much can't go wrong with the Golf. Had an Octavia from new before that but it started to fall apart after 5 years.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"This dpf thing with new diesels, am I right in saying if you don't take it for a continuous blast over 25 minutes doing over 50mph you'll buggar it up?

I can't drive anywhere continuously for 25 minutes, everywhere I need is all within 15 minutes of my house! "

If you have a diesel you need to take it for a long drive every so often or pay a dealer to force the regen. If you have not got one buy a new petrol it would suit your requirements much better. If you need any more advice drop me a message.

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By *ung_onesCouple
over a year ago

chester

Electric all the way. Xx

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"Electric all the way. Xx

What about a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? It can do 30 miles on electric only.

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

We've always had a Kid. We trade it in every 3 years for a new model. Last time was September, I popped in for a windscreen wiper blade and came home with a new car.

They are cheap on fuel. Super reliable, super sporty, small and easy to park with reversing cameras. Cheap on insurance and no road tax ...... xxxxxx Suzi

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

Kid ffs....... meant KIA xxxx

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

One with 4 wheels and gets from a to b driven by someone else.

Beyond that, I don't care

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would think with the new tax rules coming in, an electric or hybrid would be the way to go.

I don't think diesel is even economical unless you are doing over 20,000 miles a year. If you only do city driving you aren't likely to go over that. I quite like the look of the new fiesta ecoboost petrol engines.

I have heard good things about skoda but when I looked at buying one, all the little gadgets I like and expect were extra, and overall by time they were added on they weren't any cheaper.

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"This dpf thing with new diesels, am I right in saying if you don't take it for a continuous blast over 25 minutes doing over 50mph you'll buggar it up?

I can't drive anywhere continuously for 25 minutes, everywhere I need is all within 15 minutes of my house! they do need a fairly regular blast. When they go they're bloody expensive to get sorted."
We drive upto London every month, plus various outings.

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By *D40Couple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"So the time has come to replace our faithful old car.

It's now 16year's old and getting on to 180k.

We have had it 15year's so definitely got our monies worth.

So we either start throwing money at it or replace.

Mrs can only drive auto.

Her round trip to work is about 30miles and mixture of motorway and sitting in traffic.

We are currently looking at

Skoda octavia tdi auto vrs

Honda civic auto

Honda accord diesel auto.

Golf auto either petrol or diesel.

Wonder what people's experience with these cars have been.

Not interested in French or vauxhall.

Thanks

Not brand new one about two years old. "

My other half is on his second civic. He loves it. When we win the lotto he gets a typR. We also both had Honda Jazz and they were great.

As for tech info. His car is red & oh so smooth

Mrs _d40

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We've always had a Kid. We trade it in every 3 years for a new model. Last time was September, I popped in for a windscreen wiper blade and came home with a new car.

They are cheap on fuel. Super reliable, super sporty, small and easy to park with reversing cameras. Cheap on insurance and no road tax ...... xxxxxx Suzi

We also have a Kia, a Rio this time. We do the same thing of trading in after 3 years. Great cars, lovely to drive and lots of the little things that you would pay for on other cars are included in the price.

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By *entralscotscpl7Couple
over a year ago

Falkirk

Anything for the VAG group if it has to be an automatic.

I'm the same I can only drive an auto and the DSG gearbox in my Audi was the best.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

o/p not doing enough miles for a diesel. Also they are more complex than years gone by. I'd get a Ford Fiesta or Focus. Cheap to run/maintain/insure and good performance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thought of getting the mrs to pass the manual test?

Will greatly expand your options and price range

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"In order for a DPF which is fitted in most if not all modern deisels to work correctly it needs to go through a Regan cycle and to do this the engine needs to be running at temperature at a certain rev range for a specific time. This changes with each manufacturer of the car. When the car has been sitting at these particular parameters for a certain time (like on a long motorway journey) the engine management system changes the fueling and runs the engine hotter, this starts the regeneration process of the dpf (and kicks out all the filtered particles which is why you can see cars kicking out plumes of black smoke)

If you dont clear the dpf often it can clog and then it's £££'s to replace. "

Don't suppose you know the particulars for a VW polo ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lada

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