Find me a new dive vehicle - Please

[Sparky750]

Originally Posted by dry suit diver

oh no you don't


SWMBO has the 1.9 TDi and it goes like sheesh of a shovel. if its sluggish then he can't drive one properly.

Thats what i was thinking about the one i drove i thought it was just my memory fading with age

[Pigpen]

You don't mention budget, Fiona but I'd also consider a Skoda Octavia estate.

Good engines, reliable build and tough. Residual values do drop, so you could get a 3/4 yr old one for around £8,000.

[drunkdiver]

I got a late 56 plate Passat Estate S 1.9 TDI with 25000 miles for just under £11k. Great dive car, loads of space, not the fastest but fast enough. Then again my Dad is a motor trader so expect it would cost you a bit more from a garage.

If you wanted to spend more get the 2.0 TDI SE, more toys and quite quick. More popular so reflected in the price tag.

They do a nice rubber boot mat too which keeps salt water at bay

[Ahmed Adly]

Toyota Hilux, diesel 4x4 double cabin......
It will be mine....oh yes.... it will be mine

[drunkdiver]

You wont get 50 mpg out of a Hilux !

[NotDeadYet]

I learned to drive when I lived in America where everything is automatic then I mashed my left shoulder when I came back here so for a couple of years I'd no choice but to drive automatics. Now my preference is still autos as I'm a lazy git. Most of the auto diesels on offer were t'owd mon's cars like Merc and Audi estates or salesrepmobiles.

I'd looked at buying a Freelander for the company when the leased L200 went over the mileage allowance but they looked like they'd get trashed quick, they were pokey inside and that ridiculous tailgate is just waiting to go wrong. Not sure if the new ones are any better.

In the end I got an Isuzu Rodeo Denver pickup which I absolutely love, the perfect divemobile.

You wont get 50 mpg out of a Hilux !

Maybe not but my Isuzu pickup does 39mpg, I checked it on the drive to and from Dorothea today. One of the dealerships drove a stock model from John O'Groats to Lands End on one tank of diesel. Not bad for a 3L engine

Taxed as a commercial vehicle. Insurance is feck all as well (even with bugger all no claims ). The tailgate is the perfect height for me for kitting up in, you can just chuck everything in without worrying about keeping it clean or getting it wet. If you want security then you can get a lockable canopy for £350 from Ifor Williams.

[Ahmed Adly]

Originally Posted by drunkdiver

You wont get 50 mpg out of a Hilux !

We only have the 2.4liter ones in egypt. Diesel only costs 7p / liter and commercial cars are duty free
Big, powerful, bruty and 4x4 for a bargin.

[endoman]

Originally Posted by Ahmed Adly

We only have the 2.4liter ones in egypt. Diesel only costs 7p / liter and commercial cars are duty free
Big, powerful, bruty and 4x4 for a bargin.

So you can fill up for way under a fiver? How much are we ripped off?

[Air Guzzler]

i have a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI i generally cane it when on the motorway eg St Helens - Stoney 1:40 St Helens - Crappers 35 mins but the engine did smell a little that day

after saying that its a company car but i still get 480 miles to a tank fo fuel and ive tried sticking to the usual drivin miss daisy and only get afew more mile.

the boot is big enough to get 2 sets of rec divers boxes & 4 cylinders in if packed correctly
the tale gate & boot area are low enough for you Fiona

[warmwaterdiver]

Originally Posted by Air Guzzler

i have a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI i generally cane it when on the motorway eg St Helens - Stoney 1:40 St Helens - Crappers 35 mins but the engine did smell a little that day

after saying that its a company car but i still get 480 miles to a tank fo fuel and ive tried sticking to the usual drivin miss daisy and only get afew more mile.

the boot is big enough to get 2 sets of rec divers boxes & 4 cylinders in if packed correctly
the tale gate & boot area are low enough for you Fiona

plus you can get these on an 07 plate for around £10k at car supermarkets