Why do you own a Diesel? - Page 7

MSS · 24th March 2015, 17:17

Good MPG for around 50 miles a day. Relaxed cruiser on long runs. As comfortable as the petrols.

The 1.8k 75 is a much better car for throwing around country lanes. The diesel is no way near as well balanced as the 1.8 due to the heavier engine.

My Omega V6 shows that you don't have to buy diesel for low-down torque (as did cars with the M/T series engines). But you do for high MPG combined with low-down torque.

If MPG etc. were not material considerations I would always buy a V engined car - one just cannot beat that sound. Belts etc. are irrelevant in my view given their cost per miles relative to fuel.

MGBJM · 24th March 2015, 18:19

61 replies! Noisy when we start aren't we

bl52krz · 24th March 2015, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWIL

I would not have a diesel if you gave it to me

In that case, I will keep it then.

hogesar · 24th March 2015, 20:16

Personally why I went for the 190 v6 rather than the diesel....

I dont think diesel suits a zt. Perfect for the 75. But ive had remapped diesels with custom fmics runnin 230bhp in a golf. It still didnt feel sporty..

Dont get me wrong, torque is great and the 190 isnt perfect, but Ive always felt using a full rev range far more enjoyable than the limited torque curve of a diesel . Oh, and they sound like tractors!

macafee2 · 24th March 2015, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamster19

Love cruise, use it nearly all the time, would not have bought my car without it.

Although I did not know it at the time there was no need not to buy it cos it did not have cruise. All the bits came from a scrap yard, Phil T4 did the T4 part and it was all plug in stuff.
Knowing I know I would not be put off buying a diesel 75 without cruise, I'd check for the wiring harness. If the harness is not there then I would be lost as not sure how to overcome that. No doubt there is a way.

macafee2

Jordan Apex · 24th March 2015, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

Although I did not know it at the time there was no need not to buy it cos it did not have cruise. All the bits came from a scrap yard, Phil T4 did the T4 part and it was all plug in stuff.
Knowing I know I would not be put off buying a diesel 75 without cruise, I'd check for the wiring harness. If the harness is not there then I would be lost as not sure how to overcome that. No doubt there is a way.

macafee2

Take it to Phil like I did and he will wire it for you if it isn't there

ninaandphil · 24th March 2015, 20:48

I sold my 75 2.5 and replaced it with a manual ZT diesel..... I do 250-300 miles per week to and from work, the diesel turns in far better MPG and saves me a small fortune in fuel when comparing my bills for the two cars...
I admit the diesel isn't quite as smooth as the petrol at low speeds, but there isn't that much in it... and with a 160 remap, there is nothing noticeable in the performance either, in fact I prefer the torque offered by the ZT. As always, everyone has their views, but for me, the diesel is my preferred option

sworks · 25th March 2015, 05:48

No option of 'because of the colour'

Spike · 25th March 2015, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGBJM

61 replies! Noisy when we start aren't we

...only if we don't wait for the glow plugs.

thundercat · 25th March 2015, 10:12

How about no spark plugs, no coil packs, no cambelt, low RFL ( on a manual that is), low insurance, far superior MPG, bags of low down power without having to rev the nuts off it. Yep my CDTI does all that I want.

View Poll Results: Why I own a diesel
I do space miles and a diesel is the only option	39	29.32%
I got it cheap, just to see me over to the next car	5	3.76%
I bought it new	3	2.26%
I didn't want a V6	24	18.05%
I didn't want a 1.8	32	24.06%
It's the only engine type for me	51	38.35%
I don't know, or don't care (someone always asks for this option)	17	12.78%
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25th March 2015, 05:48	#68
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24th March 2015, 17:17	#61
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Good MPG for around 50 miles a day. Relaxed cruiser on long runs. As comfortable as the petrols. The 1.8k 75 is a much better car for throwing around country lanes. The diesel is no way near as well balanced as the 1.8 due to the heavier engine. My Omega V6 shows that you don't have to buy diesel for low-down torque (as did cars with the M/T series engines). But you do for high MPG combined with low-down torque. If MPG etc. were not material considerations I would always buy a V engined car - one just cannot beat that sound. Belts etc. are irrelevant in my view given their cost per miles relative to fuel.

24th March 2015, 20:48	#67
ninaandphil Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Exford Posts: 173 Thanks: 49 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I sold my 75 2.5 and replaced it with a manual ZT diesel..... I do 250-300 miles per week to and from work, the diesel turns in far better MPG and saves me a small fortune in fuel when comparing my bills for the two cars... I admit the diesel isn't quite as smooth as the petrol at low speeds, but there isn't that much in it... and with a 160 remap, there is nothing noticeable in the performance either, in fact I prefer the torque offered by the ZT. As always, everyone has their views, but for me, the diesel is my preferred option

25th March 2015, 10:12	#70
thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	How about no spark plugs, no coil packs, no cambelt, low RFL ( on a manual that is), low insurance, far superior MPG, bags of low down power without having to rev the nuts off it. Yep my CDTI does all that I want.