406 driving revalation (warning hippy post)

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have heard the new astra diesels are quite nippy eric.... and look under our
names i got to be a 2.0 16v before you :D
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puggy wrote:and look under our
names i got to be a 2.0 16v before you :D
Bah!

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The VAG units pull considerably harder from lower revs due to lower gearing and 'feel' faster as a result.

The HDi although it has a short power band is a bit more progressive and long-legged.

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Actually, next week I shall be driving a brand new Poxhall Ashtray 1.7 CDTi in Spain so I shall see if it's all true or not.
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shall look forward to your report on the vauxhall welly.... thats if you can
keep your eye's and sticky hands of the ladies long enough :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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eric wrote:The trouble with the HDi is it only has usable power between 1900rpm to 3000rpm, any lower than that and it struggles a bit, any higher than that and it's out of puff.
sorry but it has to be said
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT ITS A DIESEL!

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jameslxdt wrote:
eric wrote:The trouble with the HDi is it only has usable power between 1900rpm to 3000rpm, any lower than that and it struggles a bit, any higher than that and it's out of puff.
sorry but it has to be said
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT ITS A DIESEL!

rant over :lol:
Not all diesels are the same I'm guessing.
But what do I know I was a petrol head till a week ago ;)
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You wanna try the new Golf 2.0 TDi 140BHP now that loves to rev 8)

Variable vane turbo and boost everywhere from 1700 to 4500 RPM 8)
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Driven a 2.0 TDi DSG in the wet - Lets say it was alot of fun getting wheelspin in 4th :P
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Tip Of The Week: Never try to oversteer a Golf on a narrow country lane without first remembering to take the traction control crap off. It gets scary when half way through a bend you end up lurching forwards when the road ain't in front of you!
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you should try the new Volvo S60 D5, 182 bhp and 295lb/ft of torque from 1500rpm to 4800rpm, and 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, plus theres the noise the engine makes 8) you would never know its a diesel
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Post by TooT »

Ok not quite on the same lines but i got my new Merc Sprinter on friday and she's packing a 3.0 V6 CDi engine pushing out 186bhp and 400lb/ft.

Its stupid quick for a van and is smoother than silk 8)
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Post by Eric »

Depending on cash next year and if I'm staying diesel I'm quite tempted by a BMW 530D.
They seem to go alright and not too heavy on the juice either.
Bound to be comfy with lots of toys too.


I'll just lube up come service time :shock:
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