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Diesel hatchback, 5dr, £8k budget, high Euro ncap, low mileage, turbo
I am looking to purchase a used five door hatchback, with with a good torquey diesel engine that will return high mpg on constant speed (motorway) driving.
A high Euro NCAP rating is also very important. I have been looking at late Mk5 Golfs or early Mk6 with the 105hp Bluemotion engine but would consider other Volkswagen group cars, and maybe also other makes such as Hyundai, Kia or Ford. I have had bad experiences with PSA group diesels
My budget is circa £8k.
A high Euro NCAP rating is also very important. I have been looking at late Mk5 Golfs or early Mk6 with the 105hp Bluemotion engine but would consider other Volkswagen group cars, and maybe also other makes such as Hyundai, Kia or Ford. I have had bad experiences with PSA group diesels
My budget is circa £8k.
Asked on 27 November 2013 by GDS
Answered by
Honest John
Avoid VAG 1.6TDIs. 1.9TDIs without diesel particulate filters were much better. Or go for the more reliable chain cam Hyundai/KIA 1.6CRDI
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