1.6D or 2.0D Which Engine to choose?

[eagle58]

Originally Posted by Willber G

Seems a little overpriced to me.

Personally I would go for one with a Volvo engine (D3, D4, D5).

LOL!

I think a volvo D5 is a pretty good choice despite the Govt. choosing to tax it like diesels are a plague.

[rxtian]

Originally Posted by tig124

Interesting thanks for all the info - Currently put a deposit on a 2.0d R-design C30, £122k, which will come with a years MOT, had Cambelt and water pump recently done along with brakes... Now waiting on a new Turbo to be put on (when I test drove it at the garage it was sluggish, so Garage agreed to sort out the issue)....

.... Its being over a weeks wait so far!

Hoping its worth the wait

I'd be very nervous about that car, sounds like you could be buying someone elses problem...

[VeeForty]

Originally Posted by rxtian

I'd be very nervous about that car, sounds like you could be buying someone elses problem...

I bought a cheap but tidy 2008 Mercedes B180 CDI 10 weeks ago. Drove it up the motorway and thought it funny that it started off nippy and quick enough, after a few miles it still drove well but power seemed to have gone. Turbo was faulty. Currently going through Trading Standards complaint as dealer refuses to honour his alleged 6 month comprehensive warranty! car sat on my drive. Went out and with much more caution bought a 2006 Volvo S40 2.0D, love this car! drives so well (so far anyway) it was also cheaper and in better condition. Just back from Sth Yorks > Edinburgh round trip. Car was a pleasure to drive it has power and comfort. Wish I had taken more time to buy and looked around more. The moral of this story is obvious....

[tig124]

Originally Posted by rxtian

I'd be very nervous about that car, sounds like you could be buying someone elses problem...

Thanks - So far after 4k miles, its still driving well.

[rxtian]

Pleased to hear it