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Jan 24th, 2008, 13:22 | #1 |
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C30 R-Design
I'm in the market for a new coupe, (Currently 03 Celica), and have been looking at the usual suspects RX-8 etc. Hunting through the 'net I saw the C30 mentioned so decided to delve further.Thus I have a couple of questions!
The differences, as far as I can tell between the R-Design Sport and the R-Design Sport SE seem to consist of 18" alloys and the info centre. Is that about it or am I missing something? Plus! D5, 2.0D or a petrol............. Cheers in advance. |
Jan 24th, 2008, 13:35 | #2 | |
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IMHO modern diesels have improved so much that there is no point in buying a petrol car any more. I've had my 2.0D for 7K miles now, and I love it. If you want more power, try the D5 remembering that it's the most expensive engine you can get in a C30. |
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Jan 24th, 2008, 13:49 | #3 | |
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The differences are the 18"Atreus wheels, Info Centre & Rain Sensor & Autodimming rear view mirror, As for the engine choice? Again the D5 is fantastic, but the best on balance is the 2.0D, £800 more expensive than the 2.0 Petrol but about 25% more economical (49.6 vs 38.2 mpg) with on paper the two perform identical, but the diesels torque gives wonderful flexibility. Dave |
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Jan 24th, 2008, 15:17 | #4 |
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Thanks for the replies. I'm guessing it's the D5 or the 2.0D then.
For the difference in price between the I think the R-Design Sport "standard" might be the better option for me. The R-Design body kit looks the part though. Last edited by trailer; Jan 24th, 2008 at 16:17. |
Jan 28th, 2008, 17:16 | #5 |
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Had a test drive in a C30 D5 today. Admittedly it was an auto but I was more than impressed by the drive and the engine. Very torquey and quick.
Watch this space. |
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