Diesel beats my V6 on every score

[Yorkshire GOC]

Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Wait until you try a 1.8T.

And more so with the Kmaps remap -

[Rogue]

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Was that the old Hillman Imp or Lotus Elite? Good thing about the Coventry Climax engine was that it was designed to be used flat out even from cold.





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Hillman imp.. My first car

[Sonic ZS]

If I wanted to impress a neighbour who knew nothing of the 75 range, then it'd be a trip out in a 2.5V6 auto, there's simply nothing such good value that gives the utter smoothness or growl (when pushed), for the money

But as an everyday, useable car that's comfy, economical, cheap & easy to service and a reasonable load lugger, it has to be a diesel manual Tourer.

But let's not forget, the 75 was always designed as a luxury car, so I'm afraid that overall in the showroom, a diesel would only ever be bought for fuel economy reasons whilst 1.8's gave a good entry level screen price.

The most 'appropriate' engine for a 75 will always be a 2.5V6, with the V8 in a ZT

[minty2]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Hi David,

Once you've carried out the maintenance I described in post no. 14 you'll notice a transformation. Remember also that the automatic gearbox is (allegedly) "adaptive".

Simon

Hi Simon; done all that apart from checking the pin holes myself although when they changed the belts earlier in the year, my garage assured me they were clear.

[minty2]

Originally Posted by minty2

Hi Simon; done all that apart from checking the pin holes myself although when they changed the belts earlier in the year, my garage assured me they were clear.

Actually, what this thread highlights is how vulnerable the KV6 is to mechanical malfunction of its relatively complex air intake system. With only the selectively reduced performance to go by, many owners will be driving around with sluggish cars, unaware of the problem. It still amazes me that you can get a persistent warning of an ABS problem or brake light failure on your dash but a dead VIZ motor remains hidden from sight until a T4 session. There were rumours of some kind of replacement system in development a couple of years ago.

[bl52krz]

Well I have one of each, diesel and KV6. I still think that the diesel is a more comfortable car than the KV6. The only difference is the KV6 is an automatic.Very kind to my left ankle because of no clutch, but I think that the diesel is best for long distance mile munching. Nice sound from the KV6 under acceleration but becomes a bit of a bore on a longer distance. Must be me getting long in the tooth. Will have to see by next June which one I am going to keep.

[FLYING BANANA]

My 1.8t has been remapped and has a ported head. On a good run 40-45mpg is achievable.

When I was looking to move from Essex to Cornwall I bought Redfive, (CDTi), back off of Ian G, as I could get from Essex to Cornwall and back home to Essex on a full tank.

Banana would get me to Cornwall and about a third of the way back.

The Bear wouldn’t even get me to Cornwall.

I’ve never owned a V6 but have driven a few, and was tempted to buy one but the V8 came into my life. And that was that. Redfive has gone back to live in Essex with Rick-sta.

[2750 HP]

My current day to daily car is a ZT diesel at 140,000 miles and it like my other diesel which did 262,000 miles before succumbing to a slave cylinder failure is ultra reliable. Both cars do / did 25000 miles a year.

My V6 is good to drive and with its s/s exhaust sounds good but mpg not as good as the CDTI It too is pretty reliable.

My V8 is reliable, sounds good but mpg - not of the best!

We had a new a 75 1.8Ti in February 2006 (1/2 price) but it developed the usual head gasket problems (twice) plus other issues. My wife never liked it as it was her car - replaced with a Rover 400 which she much preferred.

[Parisien]

Having just bought 2006 MG ZT 2.5 V6, and 5 weeks ago a 2006 CDTI, they are two very different cars, effectively you can't compare them.

Impressed by both in many ways, but blown away by fabulous V6 performance and driveability, the CDTI is a daily drive which gets you there in comfort and lesser costs!

P

[BoroRover]

Originally Posted by Discofan

Hi,
Intrigued, what have you got a double decker for? Business, hobby?
I have long had an interest in old buses. When they were selling off routemasters for around £3k from London transport I suggested to my wife we should get one. She quickly vetoed that plan! I'd still love one though.

I am a huge fan of the Routemaster bus, have been ever since I was a kid. 3k when sold off !! Wow, what an own goal that was by LT, but great for the buyers. They go for mega bucks these days.