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Originally Posted by Arragonis
We'll have to agree to disagree on the 206, its fine for a shopping trolley and has decent handling (on good tyres mind). Its as heavy as a Mk3 Cavalier though.
HDis can be fragile but if it has enough miles it will carry on. The DCi is a decent lump - avoid the 1.9 though, the 1.5 does mega MPG.
Omegas rust, and the BMW lump has that issue with the fuel pump as in each pump is keyed to the engine so if it goes pop you have to go main dealer rather than just get a replacement. If you want a BMW Diesel then there is the options of the 325tds or 525 version, or the later 320d - just remember to remove the intake manifold vanes.
Jap Diesels are always a generation behind.
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The 206 is like a badly built ford Fiesta..
French diesels were at their best about the 405- the 1.9td was a rugged thing, and a swap to non turbo injectors helps lots..
similar with the Cavaliers with the izuzu lump-manual FPR ftw!
As for the Omega, its a well known fact that the m51 is a horrific engine, with far too much electronic gubbery for its own good.
I've a friend with a 320d (150bhp), £1500 for a new turbo every 100k miles is not my thing..