Decent power modern diesel

[Mike]

Other then auto 335Ds whats the options these days?

Im smashing around 20k a year. Sometimes even around 1k in a week so must be an oil burner. I dont really want anything older then around 2014, and pref a manual! Doesnt seem to leave much these days everything appears to be farking automatic :(

[millworm]

Merc diesels are very decent all ours are on over 150k and still going strong

[Mike]

Merc diesels are very decent all ours are on over 150k and still going strong

The only ones worth buying are all autos as far as i know tho? (C and E350's - V6 diesel)

[totalnova]

Why does it need to be a manual?
I used to be a manual only guy before but once you have a decent auto then I think it will be hard to go back to a manual, unless it's a sporty/fun car auto is beat imo
Especially with the mileage you're doing.

[millworm]

Or vans use the 2.1 i4 derv lump, autos and manuals. Both are as good as each other to be honest. I know you can get that engine in most of the car range too

[Mike]

I just find autos very boring to drive and have never been a fan. I do a lot of miles, but most of that is done at a fair old rate of speed that doesnt have the number 7 or 0 in it lol

Edit: i recently had a new Mustang for a few weeks that was an auto, it was a fun car dont get me wrong but the auto box even in sport mode just ruined it really.

[totalnova]

Auto and mustang should never be used in the same sentence.
Boring daily should be an auto, just my way of thinking.

[Mike]

Auto and mustang should never be used in the same sentence.
Boring daily should be an auto, just my way of thinking.

Im not after a boring daily lol thats why im after a manual car.

Anyway turns out slightly older 330D's were avaliable in manual, apparently, they just a bit scarce.

[boffer8]

I've got a 16MY octavia vrs tdi estate, epic on mileage averaging 51.5 on a 130 mile journey on private roads at 82mph with cruise on. 184ps as standard but plenty of options around to increase to 230+