Re: Petrol - Still fuckin' expensive...

On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 14:08:38 +0100, steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (SteveH)
wrote:

>> So yesterday evening I started browsing for 'sporty diesels' - the 1.9
>> Saab diesel makes 150bhp and shedloads of torque, and should deliver
>> 45mpg I reckon. I've also been looking at the Alfa 156 TD.
>
>Personally, I'd look at the 156JTD (The 2.4 5-pot is exceptional, but
>even the 1.9 4-pot isn't too shabby in 16v form). But that's a style
>thing.

What's the figures on the 2.4? I do quite like the idea of an Alfa,
if only to give Bear something to s*** at.

>GM buy in the Alfa / Fiat JTD engine these days, so the Saab will have
>the 1.9 16v JTD lump most likely.
>
>If you prefer your cars Saab shaped with Saab quality and reliability
>it's probably the best option for you as you still get what's probably
>the best diesel lump currently available.

Thanks for the info.

One of the things that bugs me is that all the upmarket manufacturers
have stopped making 5 door cars. Saab were the last, but now even
they only do saloons and estates. A hatchback is the perfect
compromise I reckon, and it does piss me off a little.
--
Champ
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