recommend a good diesel saloon

With all diesels you have to work if the mileage done is going to achieve any savings with a diesel vs a petrol.
 
I think there are a few threads on here about this car already, but I would recommend the Volvo S40 1.6 Diesel.

Small engine so low tax and very economical to drive yet still surprisingly nippy for a diesel. Comfort factor is excellent also. Worth testing.
 
ronny78 said:
I think there are a few threads on here about this car already, but I would recommend the Volvo S40 1.6 Diesel.

Small engine so low tax and very economical to drive yet still surprisingly nippy for a diesel. Comfort factor is excellent also. Worth testing.
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Yep. same engine is avaialable in various peugeots, citroens, fords, and mazdas afaik.
 
appreciate all your comments....
really love the honda accord, i know they are more expensive to tax,
i already had 2 skodas before, however the resale value is not great, if you are trading against a different brand... fine if you are sticking with skoda
important that car looks good inside and out, want it to be economical to run too as i drive about 50 miles a day... so want a diesel car... will not buy new, last 3 cars i bought new and i think i lost a lot of money on the trade ins, looking to buy second hand, 2006 or a 2007 demo.... (2006 accord as 2007 is too expensive), had not thought of the mondeo or Audi A4 ...
will have a look at them now...
 
regarding the volvo s40 - love the outside, but the console behind the gear stick is an eyesore, and dangerous IMO, has the inside changed?
 
dawnsurprise said:
appreciate all your comments....
really love the honda accord, i know they are more expensive to tax,
i already had 2 skodas before, however the resale value is not great, if you are trading against a different brand... fine if you are sticking with skoda
important that car looks good inside and out, want it to be economical to run too as i drive about 50 miles a day... so want a diesel car... will not buy new, last 3 cars i bought new and i think i lost a lot of money on the trade ins, looking to buy second hand, 2006 or a 2007 demo.... (2006 accord as 2007 is too expensive), had not thought of the mondeo or Audi A4 ...
will have a look at them now...
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If resale is a concern, then AFAIK the Accord will beat all others mentioned so far in that respect. Certain Audis have I think been criticised for poor ride quality - not sure which ones?
Mondeo will definitely be comfortable though.
 
I'm surprised no-one has suggested the VW Passat - I've have had 2 in a row now since 2000 and both have been brilliant - Current one is an 03 1.9 Tdi and I've done in excess of 81K in it so far absolute trouble-free. Very frugal especially on longer trips - would strongly recommend you consider it - good re-sale value too.
 
jrar said:
I'm surprised no-one has suggested the VW Passat - I've have had 2 in a row now since 2000 and both have been brilliant - Current one is an 03 1.9 Tdi and I've done in excess of 81K in it so far absolute trouble-free. Very frugal especially on longer trips - would strongly recommend you consider it - good re-sale value too.
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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=53669548#post53669548

Lots of people don't like them. I think they are good looking car, myself, but no opinion in the reliability of the current models. We used to run a few VW's in the past and they weren't that reliable, compared to the Japanese cars we've had. Lots of minor things needed attention.
 
I had an A4 1.9Tdi (130bhp) - i actually had 2 consecutive ones of them- they are a great car & very economical.

The Passat 1.9 Tdi could also be an option.

Best of luck
 
aircobra19 said:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=53669548#post53669548

Lots of people don't like them. I think they are good looking car, myself, but no opinion in the reliability of the current models. We used to run a few VW's in the past and they weren't that reliable, compared to the Japanese cars we've had. Lots of minor things needed attention.
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I agree. VW's have a reputation for qulaity and reliability that's frankly undeserved at this point. They also tend to be overpriced for the same reason. Some of their dealers offer appaling levels of service too.

The 1.9tdi engine (also used by Audi, Seat, and Skoda) is an old design, and is not as smooth or silent as it's common rail competition.
 
Getting good service from a dealer in Ireland seems to be a [SIZE=-1]oxymoron. Can any of them use a phone for example? [/SIZE]
 
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