Originally posted by DaveB
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I agree with DaveB on the passat BM TDI. Before RR I drove a Passat CC BlueMotion and it was absolute bliss. Consistent 60+ mpg on motorways (I used to shuttle between Leeds and Newbury) and extremely reliable.
However, nothing beats a Range Rover sport on long runsComment
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Originally posted by TheLordDave View PostWhy spend decent money on something that will suck up the miles? I'm doing 140 miles a day, bought a 56 plate Mondeo mk3 at 100,000 for 2.5k. It will probably be nearly dead by the end of this contract but is roomy, comfy, diesel, high mpg and pretty nippy. Does the job.
I scrapped it last year with 130k on the clock - excluding consumables (Tyres, brakes and oil) it cost me a total of an extra £500 through that time and never missed a beat until the injectors went last year and I chucked it away.
In the end, I actually wound up really liking the car - to the point where my next one may be another.Comment
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I'm using a Mondeo although it's not the best MPG at only 46ish, it's perfect for the weekly 200+ each way runs I've done for the last few years. Comfortable, quick, roomy and reliable so far on an '09 plate.
I can't be bothered with anything with an expensive badge (at least for the time being).Comment
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Get an auto and something big and comfortable . Driving is a chore these days with rammed roads and comfort is the order of the day.Comment
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Originally posted by DodgyAccountant View Postvwdan / TykeMerc
Any trouble with the DMF (dual mass flywheel)?Comment
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If you don't care about premium badges, Mondeo is great for motorway miles munching. Or try a Mazda 6 (previous model if on a budget).
Both are roomy, comfortable, reliable and have the best driving fun of the previous-model non-premium saloons.Are you a loser?
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Originally posted by DodgyAccountant View Postvwdan / TykeMerc
Any trouble with the DMF (dual mass flywheel)?Comment
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Thanks folks. Altought my heart says BMW 350 my head says Mondeo now. I could get a contract in a year round the corner and I have a expensive car sitting in the drive.
Looks like I can get a decent Mondeo for 2.5-3k. Will post some pics when I get it.Comment
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