Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
That's you told Highway Man! :lol:
Police interceptors UK Ch5 Mon 8pm
That's you told Highway Man! :lol:
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
Times have changed.We use diesel Volvo V70's/BMW X5 now. :lol:
lol oh heck, just as bad.:-D
Jeremy Clarkson gets embarrassed when UK car chasing are shown on US TV wiv plod driving their diesels.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Blame the "economic climate".
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
If money is such a problem they ought to have bought diesel Skoda's, one beat a mini cooper on top gears test track.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Some forces use Skoda's.
However, police forces don't pay the retail price on their cars. They are very heavily discounted by manufacturers.
The "economic climate" has forced us into diesels.
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
I'm back in a petrol now as the old Focus needed too much money spent on it to get it through the MOT.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
Nothing flash, 52 Nissan Primera S. 100k miles £500 12 months MOT, 5 months tax.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Bargain! Can't go wrong with that.
Petrol not expensive for your commute?
Petrol not expensive for your commute?
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
it'll probably work out the same with the massive price difference.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Welcome back to petrol power bro! :rock:
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
It's a 1.8 - roughly 40 to the gallon, I was getting 50 from the Focus but £4 more per fill up so it should average out.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Aye, seems to average out. Plus you get more response from a petrol motor.
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
As much as I loved the focus, it's nice to turn the engine on and it ticks over quietly as opposed to sounding like a tractor.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
As much as I loved the focus, it's nice to turn the engine on and it ticks over quietly as opposed to sounding like a tractor.
And bellowing out clouds of soot everytime you boot it? :lol:
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
I won't miss that!!! even less since the replacement turbo blew as I floored...err as I made progress occifer.
BritinBritain
Per Ardua Ad Astra
I'm a huge fan of diesels, they are far more reliable than petrol's and better MPG. My old Land Rover diesel managed 25.5 MPG. Not bad for a heavy 4x4. If a diesel smokes badly its usually either the injector pump or the injectors and usually if the turbo fails, the driver don't let the turbo slow down before turning off the engine.
Looked after properly a diesel will give many years and miles of reliable service.
Looked after properly a diesel will give many years and miles of reliable service.
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
I replaced the turbo 14 months ago, granted it was only a second hand one, but with a new turbo and garage costs, plus new door, 4 brake lines, 2 front brake discs/pads, new exhaust, new oil pump, new power steering pump and the MOT on top, it was going to cost over £800, so I cut my losses and got a newer car.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Modern diesels are anything but reliable!!!! :shock: Just have a read of the car forums. They are a minefield! High pressure engine systems, dual mass flywheels and diesel particulate filters cost a fortune to put right.
Most diesels dump a cloud of soot whenever you drop a couple of gears and boot it.
I refuse to have a diesel. All 3 of my motors are petrols and I've had no issues.
My petrol 5.0L V8 supercharged Range Rover Sport gets about 16mpg on a run!
Why would I want a diesel.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
I replaced the turbo 14 months ago, granted it was only a second hand one, but with a new turbo and garage costs, plus new door, 4 brake lines, 2 front brake discs/pads, new exhaust, new oil pump, new power steering pump and the MOT on top, it was going to cost over £800, so I cut my losses and got a newer car.
Feck that! :shock: