15-04-2017, 06:10 AM
Yeah we ummd and ahhhd for a few months as to whether we would buy another diesel to replace our recently departed 306.In the end we got a low mileage 09 fabia 1.9 tdi PD but I am viewing it as prob my last diesel (been driving diesels since the 80's).
We do not usually drive into cities anyway but we do fairly regular 500+ mile dashes - the fabia is great for that as it lopes along at 2250 rpm @ 70ish and it has cruise control as well (a must for long distance driving LOL).
We realised it is a risky strategy buying another diesel - but the thought of driving a 3 cyl buzzbox over long distances to try to match the fabias overall avg of 55-57 mpg just did not appeal LOL
We do not usually drive into cities anyway but we do fairly regular 500+ mile dashes - the fabia is great for that as it lopes along at 2250 rpm @ 70ish and it has cruise control as well (a must for long distance driving LOL).
We realised it is a risky strategy buying another diesel - but the thought of driving a 3 cyl buzzbox over long distances to try to match the fabias overall avg of 55-57 mpg just did not appeal LOL