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Originally Posted by robchalmers
Hi Neil,
What kind of budget are you looking at? Aswell as the Octavia, there is also the Seat Cordoba and Polo estate both running the 1.9TDI lump with a decent length top gear. looking outside VW there is things like the 1998-04 Astra estates, go for the 1.7DTi (NOT the TD) as they, like the polo SDi (non-turbo) estates can get 70+MPGuk on the Mway.
I take it this has to be a fairly practical vehicle (hence the list I've given)
let me know if there is anything else i can help with!
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Hi, thanks for the reply!
i'm fairly clued up on the VAG cars, so i reckon a cordoba estate or an octavia estate would suit my needs. I know that the octavia also came with the sdi, but i reckon it'd struggle for such a large car.
Budget is under £1000 as it'll be a daily beater and all round hack.
I'm not bothered about creature comforts as long as it provides safe reliable transport for myself and friends.
Initially i'll want to concentrate on developing the nut behind the wheel
but i'm hoping to start developing the car to maximise aero performance and the efficiency of the engine and drivetrain.
I realisr with my budget i'll probably be looking at ex taxi's-but skoda had a great warrenty for taxis in the uk.
Regarding a b a testing-that's essentially what i was considering.. Or alternatively getting a baseline mpg on a given route (several runs in differing weather, using 1gallon and recording the distances travelled) then fitting mod and re running.
I have a constant commute to work and have been trying the basic driving changes suggested.
My girlfriend has taken my suggestions on board and has seen her weekly costs drop from £40 to £25 for her 250mile weekly commute
Appreciate the help-expect more questions!