24-04-2013, 06:24 PM
I don't want to jack the thread, but I've been thinking about getting another 1.8 16V....
I mean literally the only 'con' is fuel consumption isn't it? Which is offset by the fact 1.8s don't break...ever. Even I couldn't break one!
Ok so the ICV was a little dodgy, but that'll never cause a breakdown.
Theres no turbo to break, never heard of a 1.8 throwing a rod, comes with rear disc brakes and bigger fronts as well as working ABS so you won't be clenching when you make a mistake and have to slam on. Plus the fact you can't lock a disc brake...Im always worried about drums since I locked the 1.4 one and got left stranded.
And you get revs, bwarp and a much nicer power band without lag. Ok so its not fast, but it is nice to drive, and nippy as well....
I'm thinking whether the extra fuel would be MORE than the fixing costs a diesel or not. If not, I'd be tempted by a 1.8 as a stop gap for the summer..... Buy one for £600, put aside the money saved from not buying a HDi (£400 or so) for the extra fuel. And enjoy the reliability? Hmm.....tempted!
I mean literally the only 'con' is fuel consumption isn't it? Which is offset by the fact 1.8s don't break...ever. Even I couldn't break one!
Ok so the ICV was a little dodgy, but that'll never cause a breakdown.Theres no turbo to break, never heard of a 1.8 throwing a rod, comes with rear disc brakes and bigger fronts as well as working ABS so you won't be clenching when you make a mistake and have to slam on. Plus the fact you can't lock a disc brake...Im always worried about drums since I locked the 1.4 one and got left stranded.
And you get revs, bwarp and a much nicer power band without lag. Ok so its not fast, but it is nice to drive, and nippy as well....
I'm thinking whether the extra fuel would be MORE than the fixing costs a diesel or not. If not, I'd be tempted by a 1.8 as a stop gap for the summer..... Buy one for £600, put aside the money saved from not buying a HDi (£400 or so) for the extra fuel. And enjoy the reliability? Hmm.....tempted!
