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**Leggynum** · 30-08-2010, 11:06 AM

So I eventually have got into this forum but sadly to late as I am selling the Legnum

Had it 6 yrs and had great fun but I really do have to grow up now and get something sensible and diesel!!

Buy hey, I can look as you lot blat past me on the motorway.

**pgarner** · 30-08-2010, 02:06 PM

Hello and welcome to the nuthouse Leggynum

what are you looking for as another car ?

***waynne*** · 30-08-2010, 02:30 PM

Hi there and may I wish you a warm welcome to TorqueCars, it is a pleasure to meet you.

There are some pretty rapid Diesels around, faster and more economical so there is no reason you have to compromise.

Golf GTTdi is a good one - remap it to 190bhp and you'll still get mid to high 50's mpg! The newer BMW 125d is also an impressive diesel engine.

Do you do a lot of miles then?
Feel free to get involved in our other threads, all opinions are welcome and as they say "the more the merrier"!

**Yugguy** · 30-08-2010, 06:56 PM

Leggynum, I went from quick, interesting cars - Clio 172, ZS180, etc, to a sensible diesel Bora, and although I've had it remapped so it'll shift a fair bit, I miss having an interesting car, and as soon as I've saved a few pennies I'll be getting shut of the Bora and going back to something I actually look forward to driving.

The Vr4's a cracker of a car, 4wd as well, I think you'll regret it if you flog it. And besides, sensible is overrated, I'm 40 and probably I'll be about 44, 45 when I chop in the Bora, but hopefully I'll be swapping it for something like an S-type R 4.2V8, and my insurance will be like 200 quid a year or something.

**Leggynum** · 30-08-2010, 08:00 PM

I know I know. I do love the car but I don't really get to drive it as it should be driven. I have horses so I constantly do short journeys to the yard and back which is rubbish for my fuel consumption and just to expensive to justify and i'm driving through the lanes dodging pot holes and I also need to throw a dog and a child in it. Yes it has the room but not what I need. I have fun up and down the M1 and M6 once a month but thats the only time I get to put my foot down now.
I'm looking for a little soft roader like a Honda CRV new shape or that kind of thing. Something good for the dogs, the lanes and the weather!

But do not worry! I still have a Honda NSX to play with when the OH is away and I can nick the keys

**turbonutter69** · 31-08-2010, 09:48 AM

Hello and welcome.

**Yugguy** · 31-08-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Leggynum

I know I know. I do love the car but I don't really get to drive it as it should be driven. I have horses so I constantly do short journeys to the yard and back which is rubbish for my fuel consumption and just to expensive to justify and i'm driving through the lanes dodging pot holes and I also need to throw a dog and a child in it. Yes it has the room but not what I need. I have fun up and down the M1 and M6 once a month but thats the only time I get to put my foot down now.
I'm looking for a little soft roader like a Honda CRV new shape or that kind of thing. Something good for the dogs, the lanes and the weather!

But do not worry! I still have a Honda NSX to play with when the OH is away and I can nick the keys

Nah, soft roaders are awful, they don't do anything well, they're crap offroad and onroad.

What about a Legacy Outback with the 3.0 engine?

**Leggynum** · 31-08-2010, 10:59 AM

Shoot me down but I dont like the shape and there is something about Scooby's that don't float my boat.

3.0L really? I might as well keep the Legnum

**charger69** · 31-08-2010, 11:27 AM

welcome To TC.
why selling the legnum? people from inside never grow

in that case, i would suggest you to get a small car for everyday use, something with 1.0 engine, and get a weekend ride, something with power, hope the insurance, wont cause troubles with having 2 cars.
kind regards

**ronniecalcutta** · 31-08-2010, 01:21 PM

Welcome mate! Diesel is what you love, then go for Ford RANGER. It is a truck, but will meet your every need.

**charger69** · 31-08-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ronniecalcutta

Welcome mate! Diesel is what you love, then go for Ford RANGER. It is a truck, but will meet your every need.

a girl in a ford ranger, thing i'd like to see.

**Leggynum** · 31-08-2010, 02:30 PM

I've just googled them, they are niiiiiice! I could see myself in one of them big time. I could take on a few tractors in that bad boy

charger69 - I have a 'weekend' car if I want it. I don't need two cars and a 1L? I still need to actually get there before dark lol.

So I have so far realised I don't want a 1L or a 3L so i'll go somewhere in the middle. Has to be diesel because....er....thats what i've decided... and still has to be something that looks good

But can someone buy the 'stealth' off me first please....

***HDi fun*** · 31-08-2010, 02:35 PM

If you're going to keep the car for a million years I'd be inclined to rethink the mandatory diesel engine. Euro IV and Euro V emissions standards require some pretty prescriptive servicing and it's not until warranty-over-time that some of the potential costs appear. Similarly, the dual mass flywheels get a serious battering with a diesel engine's high flywheel torque. 6 cylinder engines are much better though in this respect.

Happy shopping,

bye4now

**Leggynum** · 31-08-2010, 02:48 PM

The Legnum is the longest I have ever owned a car. It's a womans perogitive to like a change right?

I know what your saying, but i'm looking short term (couple of years)rather than long term and that goes back to my pocket and I don't want another one that has a drink problem.

**Yugguy** · 31-08-2010, 02:49 PM

What's your budget?

***HDi fun*** · 31-08-2010, 03:08 PM

Derv it is then.

Volvo XC70 D5 perhaps ??

**charger69** · 31-08-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Leggynum

I've just googled them, they are niiiiiice! I could see myself in one of them big time. I could take on a few tractors in that bad boy

charger69 - I have a 'weekend' car if I want it. I don't need two cars and a 1L? I still need to actually get there before dark lol.

So I have so far realised I don't want a 1L or a 3L so i'll go somewhere in the middle. Has to be diesel because....er....thats what i've decided... and still has to be something that looks good

But can someone buy the 'stealth' off me first please....

well that's all ok. what do you think of bmw or mercedes diesel?

***waynne*** · 31-08-2010, 04:06 PM

Having an NSX on standby would allow me to quite happily drive anything offered really!

What about a Passat Estate? The 1.8T is a lovely engine, a good mix of power and economy. Will you be towing a horse box or anything?

***HDi fun*** · 31-08-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by waynne

Having an NSX on standby would allow me to quite happily drive anything offered really!

What about a Passat Estate? The 1.8T is a lovely engine, a good mix of power and economy. Will you be towing a horse box or anything?

I beg to differ on that - the couple of Passat 1.8T models I've driven felt underpowered.

The 1.9 TDi PD is a much more muscular motor. 2.5 V6 TDi even better and much smoother than the 4 cylinder PDs.

***waynne*** · 31-08-2010, 04:49 PM

I was thinking it is lovely from a potential power point of view a remap will add another 50bhp or so! I guess the diesel units are a better proposition thinking about it. They are quite big cars so really benefit from the Torque.

The Chassis is nice and they do handle well, I must admit i've not driven a 1.8T though

***HDi fun*** · 31-08-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by waynne

I was thinking it is lovely from a potential power point of view a remap will add another 50bhp or so! I guess the diesel units are a better proposition thinking about it. They are quite big cars so really benefit from the Torque.

The Chassis is nice and they do handle well, I must admit i've not driven a 1.8T though

They are quite heavy. The 20 valve 2.3 V5 petrol unit is nice as well but that can drink a bit under provocation.

The 1.9 TDi PDs are a good compromise and tune well - my only reservation is cambelt change interval which at one time was a ridiculously low 18,000 miles !!!!

**Leggynum** · 31-08-2010, 07:42 PM

What about a Passat Estate? The 1.8T is a lovely engine, a good mix of power and economy. Will you be towing a horse box or anything?[/QUOTE]

Actually you make a good point which I should really think about. I have a horse box but if for any reason that is off the road or I sell it or there are any emergencys then I should really have something that I can tow a horse trailer with. Will normally be one horse but if for any reason I take a friend then the gross towing weight of the horses + trailer would be about 2100kg so if i'm right that takes out something like a Mitsubishi Outlander I think as max towing weight on that is 2000kg?

**Leggynum** · 31-08-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Yugguy

What's your budget?

Depends on what I decide I like as to how much money I decide to pay, beg, steal and borrow. Not stupid money though and it won't be a brand new vehicle either.

***HDi fun*** · 31-08-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leggynum

What about a Passat Estate? The 1.8T is a lovely engine, a good mix of power and economy. Will you be towing a horse box or anything?

Actually you make a good point which I should really think about. I have a horse box but if for any reason that is off the road or I sell it or there are any emergencys then I should really have something that I can tow a horse trailer with. Will normally be one horse but if for any reason I take a friend then the gross towing weight of the horses + trailer would be about 2100kg so if i'm right that takes out something like a Mitsubishi Outlander I think as max towing weight on that is 2000kg?[/QUOTE]

Find a decent late model Peugeot 406 estate with the 2.2 HDi engine and you'll have a brilliant towing car. I dragged a 23 foor caravan around with a saloon model and it was effortless; so much sweeter and smoother than the more usual 2.0 HDi.

Will check the max towing weights and report back if that's any help.

**Leggynum** · 31-08-2010, 08:24 PM

I will definitely have a think about them but i'm sure the towing weight of them is only about 1200kg ish. I don't want to appear rude but I googled some pictures and I don't think I can really see myself driving one though to be honest, they seem a bit 'old'.