Buying a diesel in the current climate
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I drive a BMW i3 currently do around 25k a year in it.
Its great, love it in fact but EU has meant the stopped the range extender models meaning the i3 has a 160 mile range (I do a 110 mile commute) which means it's too close for comfort as a replacement.
As it happens I've got a 520d touring as a courtesy car.
Wow... Smooth on the motorway doesn't sound to harsh or tractor like. I'd be committing treason by going PCP!!!!!!! So it's not like I'll have to worry about future costs. But is there a good reason to not go for D with petrol or EV is either far worse MPG or prices at 70k+ for something comparable
Its great, love it in fact but EU has meant the stopped the range extender models meaning the i3 has a 160 mile range (I do a 110 mile commute) which means it's too close for comfort as a replacement.
As it happens I've got a 520d touring as a courtesy car.
Wow... Smooth on the motorway doesn't sound to harsh or tractor like. I'd be committing treason by going PCP!!!!!!! So it's not like I'll have to worry about future costs. But is there a good reason to not go for D with petrol or EV is either far worse MPG or prices at 70k+ for something comparable
I've just switched back from a leased PHEV to a owned diesel car - C350e to E220d. I had diesels from 2000 - 2012, then petrols when i wasn't doing so many miles, then the PHEV from 2017.
I do a lot of long business journeys and the diesel is more economical and with much better range.
Run whatever suits you best IMO. I can't see the bottom dropping out of the value for used executive diesel cars because there simply aren't the numbers petrol models available for people to buy. If it does become worthless I'll just run it in to the ground - it won't owe me anything after 6 years anyway.
The EV game won't move on significantly until there's a step change in battery technology.
I do a lot of long business journeys and the diesel is more economical and with much better range.
Run whatever suits you best IMO. I can't see the bottom dropping out of the value for used executive diesel cars because there simply aren't the numbers petrol models available for people to buy. If it does become worthless I'll just run it in to the ground - it won't owe me anything after 6 years anyway.
The EV game won't move on significantly until there's a step change in battery technology.
We have a 520d Touring...... in the real world (outside London ULEZ) it is pretty much one of the best cars around.
Ours is 104k miles, 6 years old, like new inside (once we can be bothered to clean it), drives great (once the run flat tyres were got rid off), handsome (dark blue Msport), fast enough (yep no need for a 535d), practical and ours has been ultra-reliable.
The only thing stopping me replacing it with a brand new one.....is the £30k+ cost to change.
Ours is 104k miles, 6 years old, like new inside (once we can be bothered to clean it), drives great (once the run flat tyres were got rid off), handsome (dark blue Msport), fast enough (yep no need for a 535d), practical and ours has been ultra-reliable.
The only thing stopping me replacing it with a brand new one.....is the £30k+ cost to change.
It depends (unhelpful answer) but for anything used under £5000 why would you not? Older Clio diesels for example can virtually run on fumes. Higher up the scale there may - but only may- be residual concerns but Average Punter and his Wife are not having sleepless nights about the planet.
CooperS said:
DoubleD said:
Why not just keep the i3 that you already have?
Currently my warranty claimed total is north of £7k in the past 3 years.I don't want to payoff the residual and hold a risk of potential bill worth 60% of the cars value (new electric motor & gearbox).
If you buy a euro6 diesel there isn’t anything drafted that suggests you will be penalised any time now or ever vs petrol. The added bonus is that because loads of people are wetting the bed about the situation you can get diesels for great prices vs petrol versions. I have a 530d and the mix of power, economy and refinement is brilliant.
CooperS said:
Alex Z said:
Didn’t they stop the RX when the battery capacity was increased? Nothing to do with the EU?
No as it's still offered in the states.Roger Irrelevant said:
CooperS said:
Alex Z said:
Didn’t they stop the RX when the battery capacity was increased? Nothing to do with the EU?
No as it's still offered in the states.Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff