07-02-2023, 01:20 AM
(06-02-2023, 11:10 PM)Kyleonsite Wrote: Have a look for a Peugeot Partner Escapade - I have a 2004 year with the 2.0HDI and it's been great. It has higher suspension than its Citroen counterparts so is even better at crashing through potholes.I wish I had seen this 6 months ago. It looks pretty good. I did a quick search for an automatic but again they seem to be as rare as rocking horse whatsit!! Also the mileages seem to be a bit high for my use but I wish I had bought one used in about 2004 because I would very likely have still had it with no miles to speak of on it!
The 2.0HDI is a proven unstressed bulletproof engine and far better than the early troublesome 1.6HDI (completely different engine to the 2.0HDI). The EGR valve is easily disconnected if needed. The clutch is old school single mass.
Make life easier - go automatic.