... model looks set to be arriving in the UK in 2009.
Although it only has a lowly 45bhp common rail diesel engine, it will be another vehicle joining the C.C.D.C. (Congestion Charge Dodging Club) as it only emits 88g/km of CO2 per kilometre. But probably the best thing about it is that it manages a staggering 85mpg fuel economy!
Full story and more detail from Autocar.
Junkk.com promotes fun, reward-based e-practices, sharing oodles of info in objective, balanced ways. But we do have personal opinions, too! Hence this slightly ‘off of site, top of mind' blog by Junkk Male Peter. Hopefully still more ‘concerned mates’ than 'do this... or else' nannies, with critiques seen as constructive or of a more eyebrow-twitching ‘Oh, really?!' variety. Little that’s green can be viewed only in black and white.
Friday, June 20, 2008
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I believe in freedom of speech. But I also don't like bullies on blogs, even verbal ones, as they can drive away those with something valid to say... or offer.
Subjective is fine, but well argued and substantiated is even better. Calm and polite tops. Anything that crosses my personal line will not go up. There may be reasons given, but not guaranteed.
I'm not too keen on 'Anon' as a handle (and the content usually explains why), so if that's what you opt for it may not make it. Sorry.
Go on, rub it in.
ReplyDeleteHave started looking for a replacement for my now defunct Golf. Sadly, fixing it simply does not make any financial sense; at £3k plus minimum to restore a petrol engine to an 11 year old car body. Hence, despite being otherwise perfectly viable, it is going on eBay as either a shell for marriage with an engine by an enthusiast, or as a source of spares.
A new car is not an option, frankly for financial reasons, but with a hint of carbon back of mind.
So we are looking at various options. One is simply doing without. The missus needs one daily to get to and from work, and I only need one as and when. That said, I had to drive her in yesterday amd will need to pick her up tomorrow as she's off on business with the firm. However Monday I will drop her off en route to Bristol to set up my stand at the design festival. Maybe planning in advance will work out.
But we are also now looking at the next. I have already viewed a 2000 Lupo diesel with a claimed 70mpg. However, the conflicting options mean a debate rages. I am also tempted by a Golf Tdi. The theory here is that eventually when the Volvo fails or can no longer be sustained the Golf becomes the main load carrier, and if necessary we get something like a Lupo or by then any eco/thrifty option on LPG, H2, hybrid... if 2nd hand and/or affordable.
The Lupo is fine to get one, or indeed four around, even jogging down the motorway, but will not carry my stand, sadly.
Not easy!
Why not try and see if you can pick up an engine at a scrapyard and fit that into the golf? Should be an awful lot less then £3K.
ReplyDeleteCheck out www.carsparefinder.co.uk as a start point - it searches loads of breakers yard for you.
Oh, www.breakerlink.com is pretty good too.
ReplyDeleteCool. Tx.
ReplyDeleteI'll check 'em out (and add to the repair category).
The big issue is time. I can't afford a skilled set of hands at the hours we're talking, and I am unsure I'd want to drive anything I had spannered together over series of wet weekends.
Already we're fighting over who get to keep vs. drop off!