Nicest sub-5k, 50mpg diesel auto to drive?

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Sat 2 Apr 2011 21:01
Nicest sub-5k, 50mpg diesel auto to drive? - AllFumbs

I love piloting my 20-odd-year-old Saab 900S automatic; but it loves filling-stations.

So I'm looking for a used diesel auto that's not thirsty but is still a driver's car: you know what I mean. Top-speed not important but mid-range overtaking-urge is.

Not over-fussed about high insurance-group. I'm 'old' now and ins'ce-cost isn't an issue.

Opinions/experiences? Thank you, all.

Edited by AllFumbs on 02/04/2011 at 21:02

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Sat 2 Apr 2011 21:28
Nicest sub-5k, 50mpg diesel auto to drive? - gordonbennet

Not sure as you'll top 50mpg unless on a journey but BMW 320d would be a good choice, though at that budget factor in a couple of hundred quid to get the swirl flaps removed, lovely drive to boot.

There's bigger engined models too, if you want to trade lower mpg for a larger cruiser.

MB would be considerable too, except their quality went west, whether it's back now the jury is still out on.

PSA auto Diesels, 406/7, 607 and C5.

Volvo S60/80.

Vectra/Saab 93, Mondeo.

Audi auto's don't seem to live forever but others may know different.

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Sun 3 Apr 2011 00:31
Nicest sub-5k, 50mpg diesel auto to drive? - Boulder2k9

This possibly? Well under buget too

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201112382952970/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/5000/transmission/automatic/body-type/saloon/fuel-type/diesel/model/passat/make/volkswagen/radius/1501/page/5/postcode/sw1a0aa?logcode=p

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