New car time, need some suggestions
New car time, need some suggestions
Marsdendean Well glad I put my 2p worth in. Just noticed the is220d uses the same engine and they are pants on fuel !
33mpg after doing unmentionable speeds is not pants
iscoStu:34mpg when doing a missy daisy impersonaiton is pants :Fish:
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Lexus IS220d - Parrot Bluetooth kit, 1 idiot driver
Marsdendean Well glad I put my 2p worth in. Just noticed the is220d uses the same engine and they are pants on fuel !
33mpg after doing unmentionable speeds is not pants
iscoStu:34mpg when doing a missy daisy impersonaiton is pants :Fish:
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Lexus IS220d - Parrot Bluetooth kit, 1 idiot driver
If your after a "performance diesel" then you'd probably be better off with a VAG TDI of some description (Sacrilegious on a jap car forum I know)
To my knowledge, I don't think there is a hot jap diesel (apart from the SR180/T180)
What sort of car are you looking for?
If your after a "performance diesel" then you'd probably be better off with a VAG TDI of some description (Sacrilegious on a jap car forum I know)
To my knowledge, I don't think there is a hot jap diesel (apart from the SR180/T180)
The Mondeo is being scrapped in a week or 2 and I've got around £2.5k for the new motor. I was going to get a cheap runabout for now but after a long think I would probably be wasting money doing this. I then started looking at the Legacy's again but if I'm honest the low MPG is putting me off but also I think they can have gearbox and headgasket issues. I've seen plenty being sold as spares or stripped with these problems.
That brings me back to the Corolla T Sport. I saw one yesterday parked up so had a nose around it and I really do like the look of them. Some of the reviews I've read say they're a boring looking car but I don't find that at all. I'm hoping to test drive one soon to make sure it is what I want.
I'm not sure whether to go for an 01/02 model or try and find abit more cash for the later 03+. I think these had the strut brace fitted and a facelift? How much are the strut braces to buy if I wanted to fit one, sounds like I will need to though with the body roll. I will definitely be lowering the car as well.
Also is the tyre size 205/50/16 and what other sizes can be fitted with no issues, on the same rim? I'll be looking at getting winter tyres for it as well.
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29-08-2018, 12:45 AM #50So, time for a bump!
The Mondeo is being scrapped in a week or 2 and I've got around £2.5k for the new motor. I was going to get a cheap runabout for now but after a long think I would probably be wasting money doing this. I then started looking at the Legacy's again but if I'm honest the low MPG is putting me off but also I think they can have gearbox and headgasket issues. I've seen plenty being sold as spares or stripped with these problems.
That brings me back to the Corolla T Sport. I saw one yesterday parked up so had a nose around it and I really do like the look of them. Some of the reviews I've read say they're a boring looking car but I don't find that at all. I'm hoping to test drive one soon to make sure it is what I want.
I'm not sure whether to go for an 01/02 model or try and find abit more cash for the later 03+. I think these had the strut brace fitted and a facelift? How much are the strut braces to buy if I wanted to fit one, sounds like I will need to though with the body roll. I will definitely be lowering the car as well.
Also is the tyre size 205/50/16 and what other sizes can be fitted with no issues, on the same rim? I'll be looking at getting winter tyres for it as well.
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