P1CK4D
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A few years ago, diesel cars was always bought for their good mileage and cheap diesel etc. But in this day and age, with the price of petrol and diesel, is it actually cost affective owning a diesel over a petrol car for mileage?  Just a thought..
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AndyKent
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Probably not, but I far prefer my TDi than the old wheezy petrol. Cost me more to buy than equivalent petrol, but just as nippy and almost exactly the same to run - certainly not more expensive.
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Colin
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Yes 
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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What would you have though, a Diesel Audi R8 or a Petrol one?
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
What would you have though, a Diesel Audi R8 or a Petrol one?
I dont know 
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Colin
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I like my diesel because I can fill it up & get 500+ miles from the one tank & still have good performance. Show me a petrol car that can offer that.
That said, I prefer the power deivery & sound of a nice petrol engine & cannot wait to move back to petrol.
A diesel certainly has its advantages if you do a lot of miles though.
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
What would you have though, a Diesel Audi R8 or a Petrol one?
i'd take either, wouldn't be fussed
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
What would you have though, a Diesel Audi R8 or a Petrol one?
Diesel.
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DaNnY_LaD
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Registered: 30th Nov 05
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petrol FTW!!!
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Nick-S
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Location: Leigh. Drives: RS Megane 230 F1 Team R26
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Dervs only make sence if you do lot and lots of miles imo. i no its pritty pointless me haveing 1 at the mo 
[Edited on 31-01-2009 by GSi_16v]
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Twiggy
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I do nearly 20k a year motorway miles. I would say 50/50 as yes i have enjoyed a really good MPG, I have just had to spend £1500 on the engine which took the shine off the MPG 
I have 2.0 Hdi
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pow
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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
devs only make sence if you do lot and lots of miles imo. i no its pritty pointless me haveing 1 at the mo
You said it.
Wish I could borrow a 2.0 petrol for a couple of weeks just to see the difference in miles/price to fill up/speed etc
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Nick-S
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it would have made far more sence for me to buy a 1.8, ive done about 18,000 miles in 2 and half years, getting rid in october
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pow
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If I knew petrol was gunna stay sub £1 a litre, Ibiza would be for sale very quickly niow
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Nick-S
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Petrol is like 12p cheeper than diesel round here
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pow
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Varies from 8p cheaper to 16p cheaper round here.
THing is, if we go to £1.20 again, running a 30mpg car would be :cry:
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Adam_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
What would you have though, a Diesel Audi R8 or a Petrol one?
Is the Diesel one out yet? any specs on it?
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DaNnY_LaD
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
devs only make sence if you do lot and lots of miles imo. i no its pritty pointless me haveing 1 at the mo
You said it.
Wish I could borrow a 2.0 petrol for a couple of weeks just to see the difference in miles/price to fill up/speed etc
Borrow my ibiza if you want
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pow
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Isn't it a bit ermmm... broken 
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Nick-S
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hows your mpg on boost?
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DaNnY_LaD
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about 7 or so 
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Nick-S
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Single figure 
[Edited on 31-01-2009 by GSi_16v]
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DaNnY_LaD
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had it down to 3 the other night...Was a good long run tho..Below 3krpm i have around 28mpg constant...
Thats town Driving...
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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I like the way turbo diesels drive so I would probably stick with a diesel even if I did less miles.
I'd love a 330d or 335d. Thats what I'm aiming for one day!
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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Mine's fantastic, I would definitely consider a diesel again, not saying I'd definitely have one, but I wouldn't shun the idea straight away like I used to.
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