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Following from a couple of comments on another thread I thought it would be worth starting a thread on just how cheap motoring can still be if you're willing to give up a few modern luxuries and run something a little older.
This certainly won't appeal...
Started by Joe Horner on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at moneysavingexpert):
Citroen 2cv's and love there simplicity reliabilty and genral fun motoring,and i do have a inkling.
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I've had the same car for years but couldn't tell you much about it as I don't know.
It has got me from A to B and that's all I was concerned about.
However, I am going to change it this year and feel I should know more about certain things for instance...
Started by missprim on
, 21 posts
by 1 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at theanswerbank):
I wouldn't touch a diesel with a very long pointy stick - they are (at last) tightening up on 'dirty diesels' and it could get....
Vehicle engines must be in sufficiently good condition that they burn fuel to acceptable my decision.
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Link to an article in CAR magazine which talks about MERCEDES next generation of engines- rumour has it they have had "a touch of the BMW's" with a new straight six perhaps with even a transverse version ?? Merc to revive straight six, plus 4cyl and smaller...
Started by grober on
, 15 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at mbclub):
Perhaps, this spells the end of 6pot engines....
A straight 6 would engines to C class models and Vans, which is why they moved to a Vee design.
Petrol and diesel.
As Renault/Nissan will be building Mercedes 4 pot engines from 2014.
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A lunch conversation spurned on a "where would you rather live conversation" which lead me to look in New Zealand. So here are some quick facts that I thought are interesting to the motoring enthusiast:
Population = 4million, virtually same as Ireland...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at octane):
See here: http://www.youtube.com.
Some of the biggest names in Jap engine building (RB-series of Nissan engines & rotary series of Mazda engines spring to mind) are based in NZ.
There are a few though.
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Http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/261219/
AMG has no plans to follow its great rival BMW M into producing high-performance diesels. AMG
boss Ola Kallenius said such a move would introduce too many compromises to its performance-focused...
Started by neil on
, 15 posts
by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at fastsaloons):
You can't dictate to the customer about what are not developing high performance diesel engines, they are revising existing engines by remapping and upgrading want....
engines, and they want diesel fuel levels of economy.
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Well after a long time with out a jeep and several years of trouble free japanese 4x4 motoring I am looking to buy a 4 door JK and torment my soul once again. So I would like to know what to look for and what to avoid. Are the diesel worth the extra coin...
Started by Johnboy on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ausjeepoffroad):
The new Pentastar is a great....
Shame they dont come in that config.
What i really wanted was a diesel rubicon..
diesel engines perform better on long country pentastar...
As a tourer or offroader with the increased engine power.
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Had a quick scan of the threads since sat and couldn't see it posted.
Of interest "Motorists are increasingly complaining of mysterious engine failure in relatively new cars, and car dealers report that, when inspections are carried out, dirty fuel is...
Started by E39MSport on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at boards):
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Hey,
I found some data recently about the popularity of diesels per segment in Germany... thought you might be interested. The sales numbers below are for Jan-Nov 2011.
Sorry for the tables as images... could not find a way to insert HTML.
Maybe this ...
Started by German_1er_diesel on
, 12 posts
by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at 166):
To design Opel diesel engines, likely staffed by ex-GM engineers...
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CURRENT RIDE: Remapped Swift-D ( man , this thing moves fast after the remap), driven for 3.5 years and 45,000km.
QUESTION: So now, what's a good choice for a diesel midsize sedan for a performance junkie?
FUEL OF CHOICE: Diesel, because (a) I do at LEAST...
Started by ghostrider on
, 15 posts
by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at team-bhp):
Happy Motoring !! My heart beats for the Czech (Laura DSG.
Suggest the Cruze LT over the LTZ.
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67 Cuda Post subject: Re: NA Cruze to get diesel power Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:01 am Irradiated Fish Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:31 am Posts: 5647 Location: Ft. Collins, CO I like to see small, affordable diesels here. Though I don't care for the Cruze...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at freeforums):
And I think that they all should offer the option of diesel engines for all of their hybrid models as....
Ford and Chrysler should quickly follow.
The GM move forward and finally include diesel engines for their passenger cars.
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