What to replace focus st with if i can sell it lol

[mspvxr]

Hi guys. I was all set on chopping my st in for a vxr vectra but Im not moving work closer until at least march next year at the very earliest. Now i do love my st but the fact Im spending 100-120 quid a week on fuel is killing me. I know they drink so wasnt a problem but i bought the car under the false pretence i would be getting a job close to home but it now turns out its definitely not happening till next year. I still have a thing for the vectra (Mrs hates them but sod her) lol. Im looking at 2.0t and 1,9cdti like the one i had before but the problem is i have 2k of finance on my st so need to factor that in somewhere. What sort of returns would the 2.0t get? ? Is it going to be much cheaper then the st?? I did like my 1.9cdti but just not sure i can go bk to a diesel. What about a 3.0v6cdti?? Cheers guys

[Rebellion]

I say hang in there and get an Astra-J VXR.

Or, to answer your question, yes the 2.0T Vectra will be better on fuel than the ST - it has less power as standard and is a 4 cylinder not a fiver.

[OPC]

1.9CDTi with remap is a good compramise....I find. 40-55mpg with ease and decent enough amount of power and torque....not ST/VXR power I know but far cheaper on fuel which is quite important in the current climate....not that I can see it ever improving.

[david-bell]

I say V6 cdti just because of the torque lol and is very smooth to drive how about a signum ?

[mspvxr]

No way... No offence to signum owners but seriously Wheres the rear end gone lol. Getting an astra vxr is not going to save me money lol. Il be back to a fast car once Ive moved jobs and saved some dosh for a house. Im doing nearly 60miles a day and at 30mpg its not working out too good at the moment.

[Sten]

Doing 60 miles a day I'd only consider a diesel. To be honest though, I wouldn't have another 1.9CDTi, I don't trust them.

[mspvxr]

To be fair my 1.9 was sound never had an issue with it. Its not like i can't afford the st but its leaving us with no money spare to save. Paying nearly a grand a month for rent Dont help either lol.

[mspvxr]

Just seen this, wouldnt pay that but it looks nice. May be able to do a decent deal on my st even with the finance

http://www.evanshalshaw.com/vehicles...r-af08tfx.html

[chewy71]

1.9 CDTI remapped as said above. mine just hit 192 bhp. Goes like stink and get 680 miles to the tank before I decide to fill up

[chewy71]

Just seen this, wouldnt pay that but it looks nice. May be able to do a decent deal on my st even with the finance

http://www.evanshalshaw.com/vehicles...r-af08tfx.html

Very nice, but is a little high, I recently paid £7750 for a 58 plate with only 30k miles on. Id say £6000 to £6200 for that, but then I have noticed prices on Vecs rising over the last few months. XP2 stunning car tho fella and simple to make look like a VXR

Just to add, Evans Halshaw were selling 09 plate 150 CDTIs with satnav at 25k miles only 4 months ago for £6800!!!