<p>Hello all, long time lurker first time poster. Picked up my new Monte on Monday from Lightcliffe Warrington. My brother runs the new and used car sales there, so sorted me out a nice deal! Anyway to the car:- White with Grey Cloth; Amunsden+, MDI, Maxi Dot, Fitted Mats, Boot Liner and spare wheel. Ive got to say the car is a cracker, nice power delivery and a lot more revvy than what I was expecting after reading posts on here. The power is delivered in a different way than old school diesels, with a lot more petrol type response. Its definately no 'leave it in fifth and forget it'So far Ive been averaging 50mpg, but I dont expect to maintain that whilst Im running it in! Ill upload some photos when the weather improves.

Congrats on the new motor. Glad you enjoying it, any chance of pictures.

Yeah, I have the 105 TDI and I'm really happy with the way it drives, very similar to petrol as you say.

Cheers

ps I can get 58-62mpg at a constant 70mph, the car has now done 6k and mpg has improved.

Id expect that to get in to the 60s as i can get the petrol to 54

Superb motor, i have the 1.2 105 petrol Monte and average about 47mpg and its only done 600 miles now.

Bear with it! The mileage does improve. There have been plenty of moans about the 1.6 CR Tdi but I find it exceptionally quiet and refined at speed.

Cheers for the replies! Quick update on the car, shouldnt of ordered white! Wahed it three times now and its never clean! The car is running sweetly now with a few more miles under its belt. Having previously owned hot hatches Im quite surprised with its handling and steering feedback. The steering is a bit light on turn in, but weights up nicely once settled. It rolls a bit when conering but I suppose thats the payoff for the ride comfort. The power delivery takes some getting used to, its as though the car has two stages. Also the gearing seems long. These arent moans in anyway, just observations. Anyway whilst washing it again the other day I found this, looks like a new number plate is on order!

Chase me lol, I'm a lady I don't have any tesiclays

LOL @ the number plate!

Hope you enjoy the new car.