Thinking of switching to a diesel car
Discussion
Changing cars rarely saves money if you take into account the cost of the new car. (assuming current car has been paid for)
Also the mpg depends on the roads driven and how you drive.
I do many miles on my car and they are motorway miles. My 1.5T petrol does 45-50mpg and that works for me. Diesel would probably be better.
Also the mpg depends on the roads driven and how you drive.
I do many miles on my car and they are motorway miles. My 1.5T petrol does 45-50mpg and that works for me. Diesel would probably be better.
rykard said:
deed is done, test drove the diesel this morning and it is a lot more comfy to drive and my passenger preferred it.
thanks for the comments.
^ Oh, I'm too late then!thanks for the comments.
But since you asked,
yes there is a reason not to do it. It's called driveability.
Modern diesels are a pain, the torque/power is all wrong if you're used to a petrol.
I have both available and I prefer the old petrol. Even taking into account the improvement from 33mpg to 56mpg.
rykard said:
Hi,
we are thinking of switching to a 2019 diesel (euro 6) SUV to save us some money, currently getting 25 mpg being really careful we will get better mileage (45), we will be keeping for 3-4 years, possible more depending on how things go.
Is there any reason not to do this?
cheers
Rich
we are thinking of switching to a 2019 diesel (euro 6) SUV to save us some money, currently getting 25 mpg being really careful we will get better mileage (45), we will be keeping for 3-4 years, possible more depending on how things go.
Is there any reason not to do this?
cheers
Rich
I've had petrols for years, within the last 9 months have gone to diesel for me and the wife.
Wife had a 2021 Peugeot 1.2 2008 petrol, she was doing low milege and getting 33mpg at best, I'd use it for work on a decent run and get 44mpg tops, always fancied a 6 cylinder diesel so got her an E93 330d, it does 35mpg round town but on a run much better and is so much nicer to drive although being 11 years older.
Other car is a transporter T6, petrol are like hens teeth and do 18mpg so had little choice in that
Wife had a 2021 Peugeot 1.2 2008 petrol, she was doing low milege and getting 33mpg at best, I'd use it for work on a decent run and get 44mpg tops, always fancied a 6 cylinder diesel so got her an E93 330d, it does 35mpg round town but on a run much better and is so much nicer to drive although being 11 years older.
Other car is a transporter T6, petrol are like hens teeth and do 18mpg so had little choice in that
M4cruiser said:
... It's called driveability.
Modern diesels are a pain, the torque/power is all wrong if you're used to a petrol.
I have both available and I prefer the old petrol. Even taking into account the improvement from 33mpg to 56mpg.
Depends where you are driving? I find diesel is better for 95% of every day driving in terms of driveability. Only Bev/Hev are comparible.Modern diesels are a pain, the torque/power is all wrong if you're used to a petrol.
I have both available and I prefer the old petrol. Even taking into account the improvement from 33mpg to 56mpg.
The advantage of the lower down torque works even better when you get into smaller engines.
The only downside for a modern diesel is that you have about 6 sensors+ just in the exhaust system which increases the likelihood of one failing. Especially if Mercedes
Ice_blue_tvr said:
M4cruiser said:
... It's called driveability.
Modern diesels are a pain, the torque/power is all wrong if you're used to a petrol.
I have both available and I prefer the old petrol. Even taking into account the improvement from 33mpg to 56mpg.
Depends where you are driving? I find diesel is better for 95% of every day driving in terms of driveability. Only Bev/Hev are comparible.Modern diesels are a pain, the torque/power is all wrong if you're used to a petrol.
I have both available and I prefer the old petrol. Even taking into account the improvement from 33mpg to 56mpg.
The advantage of the lower down torque works even better when you get into smaller engines.
The only downside for a modern diesel is that you have about 6 sensors+ just in the exhaust system which increases the likelihood of one failing. Especially if Mercedes
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