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Buying a motorway cruiser
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:24 am
by vtecred
Hey people
Going to be commuting long distances soon due to work ill be driving from glasgow to birmingham (285 miles one way )every week can anyone recommend me a good car to buy with cruise control to do this jaunt
I'm not sure about using my prelude due to its high mileage (138000) and the high running costs etc
Or should I just use the prelude
I'm stuck here!?
Input needed guys thanks
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:37 pm
by Shiny
Budget?
Re: Buying a motorway cruiser
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:41 pm
by vtecred
Around 1 - 2 g
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:45 pm
by Vtecmec
Something diesel to make it pay for itself.
Re: Buying a motorway cruiser
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:32 pm
by vtecred
Not sure what diesels are good I had a 2009 bmw 318d m sport business edition was a great car for fuel etc but apparently there are issues with the timing chain so I luckily sold it on.
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 5:13 pm
by 3rd gen steve
Both my dad and brother have Saab 93 150 Tdi's, my dad's being the vector sport with cruise control. Decent power and performance and fantastic economy. We did a a similar journey in my dads, from Edinburgh to Birmingham and back (light came on with about 20 miles to go) on a single tank of diesel, I think it was an average of about 63-64 mpg.
Re: Buying a motorway cruiser
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 5:24 pm
by vtecred
I'm sure they have the same engine as vectra c does its worth a look anyway thanks
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 9:51 pm
by 4thgenphil
E class mercs are cheap now and munch motorways, just check for rust if you do go down this route, thats what killed mine
I had the 2.2, I would go 2.7 or 3.2 cdi if I were to get another, the 150bhp wasnt quiet enough for a small ocean going vessel.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:36 am
by indigolemon
The Saab 9-3's (1.9) are Fiat based engines I believe, they're very good. The 2.2 is a GM lump, from a tractor, from 1950.
Volvo Derv's are equally comfy, if you can find a V70 mk1 or 850 (same car really) with the 2.5 diesel they're the business. Specially if comfort is a factor.
Finally, the Rover 75 derv is the 2.0 BMW lump with the swirl flaps removed to prevent the issues that engine suffered. They cost nothing to buy. Almost disposable vehicles these days, and cheap to keep running too.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:39 am
by bennyboy
Rover 75 2L turbo diesel is a comfortable, loaded, mile muncher - my dads '03 estate clocks up 60mpg!
(Doing 60 on the motorway to be fair...)
Don't be put off by Rover going under. Parts are easily available and cheap. They have a huge following.
Bargain basement prices too. He paid about £1800, a couple of years ago. Zero rust, then and now.