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Simon_16v

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14th Feb 13 at 11:22

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
People feel the need to state their mpg whenever diesel is questioned, people become a bit defensive about it. I think deep down they aren't enjoying driving and justify it by driving further on less fuel and tbh most people do small commutes to work anyway. Not driving around half the country selling soap door to door.

Summary:

Diesel is for selling soap
Petrol is for driving 20miles to work like a superhero

Nail on the head for me, I hate driving a diesel. Petrol next for me, even though it will cost me more

Jed D

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14th Feb 13 at 11:30

i bought a vectra 2.0dti not so long ago, at first i thought its going to be a bit steep to run but if im honest iv hardly stopped off to put fuel in... now im no mpg freak but this is seriously cheap to run, and no, im not running red

A2H GO

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14th Feb 13 at 11:30

People who think diesels are horrible to drive have never driven a modern diesel or are racing their mates to work and back everyday.

Jed D

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14th Feb 13 at 11:33

diesel daily, petrol toy FTW. bonus the fact the diesel can pull the petrol too

Simon_16v

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14th Feb 13 at 11:48

I just dont like the way they drive, i've had a couple of VW 1.9's with various power outputs and i've only stuck with them as i used to do 30k+ a year

mwg

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14th Feb 13 at 11:54

I don't even have a diesel. But I like them. Would have another no problem.

Fonz

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14th Feb 13 at 12:41

Telegraph Motoring article = The hidden cost of diesel cars

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Models tested by Which? came from a variety of classes, including superminis, estates and 4x4s. Among the findings were that drivers covering an annual mileage of 10,672 would need to own a 1.6-litre diesel Ford Fiesta costing £15,495 and returning 62.8mpg for 7.8 years before it started costing less than a 1.25-litre petrol Fiesta costing £13,095 and returning 47.1mpg.

A 2.0-litre diesel Vauxhall Astra at £23,135 and 55.4mpg would take 8.6 years to bring savings over a 1.4-litre petrol model returning 43.5mpg. And a BMW 5-series 530d costing £40,945 and returning 40.9mpg would take 14.1 years to beat its petrol equivalent, which costs £37,300 and delivers 34mpg economy.

[Edited on 14-02-2013 by Fonz]

John

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14th Feb 13 at 12:43

How can that article mention that they cost more to buy new, but then not account for them also selling for more second hand

taylorboosh

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14th Feb 13 at 12:43

when i said they stink, i mean petrol smells nice and derv does not

Fonz

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14th Feb 13 at 12:56

quote:
Originally posted by John
How can that article mention that they cost more to buy new, but then not account for them also selling for more second hand

to use the example of a Fiesta

diesel
55k miles, £5k

70k miles, £5k

65k miles, £5k

petrol
32k miles, £5k

23k miles, £5k

ONLY 9000 miles, £5500

i can't see the benefit on resale myself.

disclaimer, these above listed examples where the first three results from my search with a 1.4 engine
search criteria, Fiesta, 1.4-1.6l engine, between £5-6k national search

Robin

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14th Feb 13 at 13:04

I liked the way my bmw drove, was very quick if you drove it properly.

mwg

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14th Feb 13 at 13:06

quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
A 2.0-litre diesel Vauxhall Astra at £23,135 and 55.4mpg would take 8.6 years to bring savings over a 1.4-litre petrol model returning 43.5mpg.

[Edited on 14-02-2013 by Fonz]

How about comparing it to the 2.0 petrol?

Robin

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14th Feb 13 at 13:10

They're talking about the mk6, they don't do a 2.0 petrol which isn't a vxr

Whittie

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14th Feb 13 at 13:15

I need to buy a cheap to run car, funny how i've been looking at golf and astra diesels. This thread has pointed out that it would probably be more expensive, unsure what to get now.

A2H GO

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14th Feb 13 at 13:15

Can't compare costs of a 2.0l diesel to a 1.4 petrol.

Might aswel compare a metro to Ferarri.

They don't even say what the 530D equivilent petrol is that they're quoting figures for.

Probably a 1.6 going off their other biased examples.

Also not mentioning resale value.

[Edited on 14-02-2013 by A2H GO]

Fro

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14th Feb 13 at 13:18

quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
I need to buy a cheap to run car, funny how i've been looking at golf and astra diesels. This thread has pointed out that it would probably be more expensive, unsure what to get now.

Get a written off diesel

mwg

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14th Feb 13 at 13:18

I just don't think people looking to buy a 1.4 petrol will even be considering a 2.0 diesel and vice versa. It just stood out to me as a bit of a mis-match.

Nic Barnes

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14th Feb 13 at 13:19

Comparing a 1.4 to a 1.9 diesel is odd. 1.4 will be shit to drive. Not even a comparison. Petrol people do this. A 1litre micra is as efficient as an a4 tdi. Yes but its a small shit box car with no spec.

A2H GO

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14th Feb 13 at 13:20

quote:
Originally posted by Fonz

quote:
Originally posted by John
How can that article mention that they cost more to buy new, but then not account for them also selling for more second hand

to use the example of a Fiesta

diesel
55k miles, £5k

70k miles, £5k

65k miles, £5k

petrol
32k miles, £5k

23k miles, £5k

ONLY 9000 miles, £5500

i can't see the benefit on resale myself.

What benefit are you not seeing? The diesels were more to buy new and they're now worth more second hand?

Whittie

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14th Feb 13 at 13:22

quote:
Originally posted by mwg
I just don't think people looking to buy a 1.4 petrol will even be considering a 2.0 diesel and vice versa. It just stood out to me as a bit of a mis-match.

This, been looking at mk5 2.0tdi golfs, and a 1.8 petrol version (same with astras), dropping to a 1.4 would be a silly comparison.

Jambo

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14th Feb 13 at 13:22

quote:
Originally posted by A2H GO
People who think diesels are horrible to drive have never driven a modern diesel or are racing their mates to work and back everyday.

Compared to a petrol they kind of do suck, small power band, no revs, poo sound, shorter gearing meaning constantly changing gear.

Thats not to say they dont have advantages - id have one certainly.

Jambo

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14th Feb 13 at 13:23

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Comparing a 1.4 to a 1.9 diesel is odd. 1.4 will be shit to drive. Not even a comparison. Petrol people do this. A 1litre micra is as efficient as an a4 tdi. Yes but its a small shit box car with no spec.

Like comparing a pushbike to a car tbh.

3CorsaMeal

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14th Feb 13 at 13:26

Real cars don't come in diesels imo

Corrado, Puma, Veryon, Enzo etc etc

Ian

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14th Feb 13 at 13:27

quote:
Originally posted by John
How can that article mention that they cost more to buy new, but then not account for them also selling for more second hand

They're also paying retail for a Vauxhall.

And 10k a year which without doing maths would be difficult to justify.

Price on the day, resale price and 20k and it would be a different conversation.

Jambo

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14th Feb 13 at 13:27

\Plus the petrol equivilant wont get anywhere near the figures quoted for MPG

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