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Any car suggestions?...... 26 Jun 2002 (Forum)
I have a very loose budget (up to £15k, lower the better) to spend on a new or second hand car and fuel expenses will be claimed back from the boss. The devil on my shoulder is telling me to go mad for once in my life and get the hot rod I never had in my twenties (I'm 33). However the better side of my nature is telling me to buy something cheap (used Vectra), reliable (Honda), image enhancing (BMW, Merc) and diesel. -
A newer version of the same model car has higher CO2, why is this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a 2021 (21 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp and part exchanged a 2019 (19 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp because... -
Ex Jaguar Xj 14 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought an ex-Jaguar UK XJ Portfolio 3.0d from the local Jaguar dealer. On the day I bought it I had to take it back as the aircon did not work,... -
Machine watched 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My SEAT Leon TD has now reached 241,000 miles and is still doing 50mpg and 1litre oil per 10,000 miles. However, although the engine remains terrific,... -
Gripping yawn 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW 530d and I love the engine, but not the lack of 'kit' in the car or the lack of grip in poor weather. We live in a rural area of... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem... -
Ford Focus - Warranty on DPF which has failed 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
In Nov 2009 an error message on my Ford Focus TDCI (56 plate, 65k miles) subsequently indicated that i needed the Diesel Particulate Oil changing. My local... -
Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)... -
Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) - Long term running report on an 04 diesel auto. 1 Aug 2008 (Forum)
Phoned Jaguar Assist & they had someone out in 90 minutes, he took me to Calais where Jaguar Assist had got me a booking (I was on the tunnel originally) & they had me collected in Dover & taken home all at no cost. In the morning I collected our jerrycans & by ppulling a pipe off the diesel filter drained the tank completely & then refilled with diesel. A local factors had a filter in stock & it started after some cranking & has never seemed to be any the worse for it! Fuel consumption whilst we? -
Is there extremely reliable used car under 10k gbp 8 Dec 2020 (Forum)
my other concern is Car to have great or extremely good rust protection, and i would love to have at least distronic so automatic cruise control i love manual gearbox, since automatic gear box are slugish but if there isnt any other option i would accept it also i dont think i will be able to pay for more than 200hp taxes fuel consumption so its very limited options, about diesel vs petrol dillemma i dont know if there is a decent , recent diesel which can last forever compared to old ones so i do think petrol is more reliable.. -
Mitsubishi Outlander - VAG 2.0 engined outlander losing power 4 Sep 2015 (Forum)
The engine is the 2.0 VAG diesel, the car is on an 09 plate. Any thoughts on what this might have been? (Buying diesel in rural France for 1.04 Euro (about 80p) was like going back to the 90s!) -
Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 96 1.5d Flat Start 14 Nov 2014 (Forum)
I have also checked the temperature sensor which the post heat timer works off and this gives no resistance reading when cold but when hot I get a reading although can't remember exactly what so I am guessing this is also working fine. I'm not too familiar with diesel engines and fueling but I take it the white smoke is down to unburnt diesel getting into exhaust manifold and then being ignited there? I'm now stuck for suggestions so all help welcome. Moved into its own standalone post - The original post can be found below http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm? -
Buying a used Jaguar XF - which engine is best? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just started a new business and need a large, automatic, diesel car that will eat the miles, return good fuel economy and also make a good impression... -
Advice on which car to buy. 27 Jul 2011 (Forum)
I have my eye on a few cars - BMW 330D, Jaguar X-Type 2.0D, Vauxhall Vectra SRi CDTi 150, and a few others. I need a diesel, as I do the miles. Going off what I currently get on LPG and with the price of LPG, I need around 41MPG average from my next car. So a diesel is the right option. Styling is something I do take into consideration. -
All - 4 banger vs 6 pot. challenge 23 Jun 2011 (Forum)
The 4 cylinder engine is assumed not to have balance shafts. We modelled two engines: gasoline and diesel. Gas engine: Compression ratio=10, bore=stroke=3.25" (86mm) 2.0litre I4 vs 3.0l I6 Diesel engine: Compression ratio =16, bore =8.25", stroke =3.75" (82mm*95mm) Torque demand: 30 lbf.ft (40nm) per cylinder 120lbf.ft for the 4 banger, and 180lbf.ft for the 6 pot. -
Renault Clio Diesel 1.5Dci 'Y' Reg - Renault Clio Not firing up; oil can warning light 9 Nov 2010 (Forum)
Hi all, Just wondered if anyone had any advice for me in my current predicament. i have a 'Y' Reg Ranault Clio... -
Which MPV to replace my Ford Galaxy for £3000? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a cheap 7-seater as my current Ford Galaxy has just gave up. I between £2000-£3000 to spend. I do a lot of town driving so I am guessing... -
£11k to spend on a sporty Golf or A4 diesel? 17 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Hi, I currently have a 2002 Octavia vRS and it has served me well for the last 5 years but its time for a change and I need to save some money on the... -
Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi (2004) - Fusion 1.4TDCi injector seals leaking after repair 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Dear All, I have a 2004 Ford Fusion 1.4TDCi. I had a leak from the rocker cover gasket for a while which turned out to be a leaking fuel injector, when I took it to the garage they pointed out the "ticking" noise of the leaking injector. I thought it was oil initially but turned out to be diesel. It was actually leaking whilst under warranty but the local Ford garage informed me that "Gaskets were not covered", as I thought I had a rocker cover gasket leak. -
Hyundai Elantra - Is this a good buy? 16 May 2010 (Forum)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201016357309806/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/elantra/make/hyundai/page/1/radius/1501/postcode/rh20rn?logcode=p The good points about the car are:- 1) Its got a complete service history, mostly all but one from Hyundai dealers.
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