andypugh2000

Hi guys, looking to trade the wifes tired old 205 diesel in for something a bit newer and bigger, thought i would start here and ask what is the best diesel estate for around the 5k mark, dont mind going a bit over budget.

was thinking of:
pug 306 hdi
passat
vectra
etc etc, so any ideas would be appreciated, air con would be an advantage but not essential

andy

Chris_S199

Skoda Fabia/Octavia estate? In Comfort/Elegance trim very healthily specced

Chris

bloke

Maybe even a high mileage beemer 325 tds? Was where I first met the 6 cyl beemer diesel and it's a cracker

andypugh2000

Had crossed my mind, will check out the specs, how big is the fabia bearing in mind i have 3 springer spaniels

andy

pbee

ould knock the vectra off the lisat asap. nothing like depreciating faster to 0 than any of them.

Skoda ocatavia would be the smart move. 306 diesel only look at the hdi versions the older 1.9 is a bit tractorish in comaprison to newer models.

PARTS4U

I HAVE HAD A 325TDS AND RECON ITS ONE OF THE BEST DIESELS ON THE MARKET (SOLD IT ON 210000 MILES !!) DIDNT USE A DROP OF OIL OR WATER AND RETURNED 38 TO A GALLON AVERAGE,ALSO PULLED LIKE A TRAIN ,WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT

MooseRacer

I've a German Shepherd and a Retriever and they fit in my Fabia estate no problems. Cracking little car imho.

andypugh2000

Thanks guys will do some research, the vectra is off the list, will be going to my local peugeot and skoda dealer on saturday to check out prices and value for money

halowrx

We got a low mileage pug 306 with 19k on the clock, made sure I got the 2.0hdi.

Its just the hatchback but I reckon space is cramped and its been a bag of Sh*t reliability wise - exhaust kept falling off near the cat, bushes have gone and loads of electrical problems, water pump failure etc. Think its mostly due to it being the first load with the hdi engine in.

On the plus side servicing is pretty cheap and we manage around 55mpg if pushed...seen 630 to the tank the other week..just dont go near Ar$$ld Clark for servicing

Just make sure u get a mint one with warranty !

andypugh2000

We have a company one that is on a "W" plate, it also has had major reliability problems, the electrics were awful, wipers used to come on by themselves with the ignition off and the keys out, the guy driving it used to be woken in the night sometimes with the radio coming on very loud, outside temp guage busted etc etc it was like something out of the film christine

think skoda octavia is looking good

David_Wallis

306 hdi would get my money.. excellent cars.. we have a 307hdi estate now.

halowrx

David how do you find the 307 hdi seeing these about for decent money now - is it 110 bhp ?

306 is getting bit rickety now..

We had a 307 1.6 again it got loads done under warranty but I liked the interior and space in it..

andypugh2000

will also be looking at the 307 hdi tomorrow too as the pug and skoda dealers are only half mile apart

andypugh2000

Just had a test drive in a skoda fabia 1.9 tdi and i must say i was impressed, looks like i may have to save a few more quid to get one though Checked out the peugeot dealer too but unless you want to buy a 206 or 307 they are not interested

My money will be going to skoda, nice people to deal with and the place was packed


andy

halowrx

We had a fabia as a hire car - I had cracking fun in it must say

Honestly blew me away how good it was !