2.0 V 2.3

[Michael Ward]

I can just about afford to buy a 1996 2.3 petrol, but buying a 2.0 would save me several hundred pounds that could be spent on accessories (parking sensors, etc.).

 

I'll rarely have a full load in the car, so as long as it will still go reasonable when full it's acceptable.

 

Question boils down to this: is the 2.3 worth the extra money (and insurance) over a 2.0?

[gregers]

think your forgetting the more fuel you will be putting in the 2.3 compared to the 2.0,get a tdi if your funds allow,but you will have to weigh up the pros and cons of owning a petrol over a tdi with the service costs etc.

i used to own a 2.0 and i was getting in the region of 25 mpg on a good day,now ive got a tdi i can get approx 38mpg round town.

[Michael Ward]

I could stretch to this if it's still available.

 

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...mp;max_mileage=

 

How do the Diesels compare to the petrol? Especially if it's the older 90bhp versions?

[big_kev]

think your forgetting the more fuel you will be putting in the 2.3 compared to the 2.0....

 

I thought the fuel consumption on these was the same ?

 

 

How do the Diesels compare to the petrol? Especially if it's the older 90bhp versions?

 

All the diesels could tow a petrol version and get better mileage...IMO

 

The 110bhp diesels have more poke and get the same mpg...therefore they are much preferable.

[Michael Ward]

All the diesels could tow a petrol version and get better mileage...IMO

 

The 110bhp diesels have more poke and get the same mpg...therefore they are much preferable.

 

I can't stretch to the the 110bhp Diesel version. Wish I could because I would buy one without hesitation.

 

I've got my money now and will be buying soon :lol:

[stevie m]

I would only have a diesel. Even though the fuel price is more the fuel cost will still be less to run it. If it was me i would shop around and do what mum did look on ebay etc.... I would only have the 110 version in the mk1 because in my view the 90 is slow and not got much nuts.There are many good deals out there.

[Lyric_King]

Hi there,

 

I have a 2.3 2001 galaxy and I have found it relativly economical to run.... I am getting around 26 mpg around town and 32 on a run (when I say economical I am comparing it to my last car which was a 4L Jeep Cherokee, anything is economical after the 12 mpg of that thing!!!) but I still think that my gal is reasonable on fuel for such a large car.

[Michael Ward]

I've bought a 1998 2.3 Ghia X model and I'm really impressed with it. Might have got more MPG from another engine, but this car really shifts for its size and never feels underpowered. Can say I'm happy so far. Edited April 27, 2008 by Michael Ward