Need new family car, are Diesels out of the question ?

[SevenR]

Hi all. I'm giving up my Fiesta ST soon and I need a cheaper bigger family type car now. Just moved house, so no money for anything fast. I was thinking full on family with roof box and bike rack lol. The Yeti ticks most boxes cause the DSG box is great but I might like a Landy or Merc/BM estate. Finding a petrol seems to be harder as most are diesels.
Given the kicking Diesels have had recently, is it mad to buy a second hand one now? I'm only talking of Spendng about £11K.
What's your thoughts?

[TTmonkey]

Diesel demand, sales and values are down drastically. So you should be able to search out a bargain.

I've git a 3.0 Tidworth Quattro a6 avant which has taken a massive hit since I bought it two years ago. No way I can sell it without paying someone to take it away effectively.

But it's lush, comfortable, reliable, does everything and gets 40mpg when I try hard.

[ZX10R NIN]

No you can get a very good diesel for your money, car sales are down full stop diesel sales are down in certain segments of the market but with C Class/Mondeo sized vehicles diesel is still in demand as long as you do the miles then getting a diesel is a sensible option.

With the Yeti be mindful of the potential DSG issues, so check to make sure the fluid & filters have been changed.

Also take a look at the Kuga:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the Mondeo they're spacious & unless you need the AWD then they're a better car than both the Yeti & Kuga:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[steve-5snwi]

I'd try and avoid the diesel and the DSG, but the 1.8Tsi with a remap produces some very good figures.

[SevenR]

Thanks guys.

[Willy Nilly]

The value of you them won't affect suitable for your journey types one is. If they are cheaper, the pay back time will be quicker, but if you are doing a lot of short trips you will still bugger one up.

[ZX10R NIN]

If you do the miles then go for a diesel & there are some nice options out there don't be tempted by the 1.2tsi Yeti it's adequate at best & if you start loading bikes on etc then you'll be working the engine very hard.

If you went for a Mondeo you could 2.2d version which has 40bhp less than the Petrol version but a nice amount more torque.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Kuga:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or have you considered an MPV:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Chainsaw Rebuild]

If you got a Land Rover Defender it should hold its money well. It might need a bit of love but they are perennially cool.

[Trevor555]

How many miles will you be doing a year?

Diesel will still make sense if you're doing high mileage.

Will you be going into any cities that are planning on extra charges for diesels?

As people have said, there are diesel bargains to be had, so don't rule them out completely.