Would you buy a diesel for towing if not what?
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Planning on buying a Bailey Brindisi caravan later this year weight 1450 kgs laden.
After a lot of thought was also planning on buying a Hyundai santa fe to tow it with.
I will be doing a lot of touring and that seemed to fit the plan very well, lots of power, 4wd, lockable diffs, lots of space, and 5 year warranty. Test drove a couple and really like it as well. In fact looking at build quality compared to my BMW 335, there really did not seem to be a huge difference. So decision made.... BUT.
Now all of a sudden there seems to be a lot of anti diesel sentiment, so the concern is that in 5 years when I want to sell it, its worthless? Or do I need to stop paying attention to sensationalist articles in the press?
After a lot of thought was also planning on buying a Hyundai santa fe to tow it with.
I will be doing a lot of touring and that seemed to fit the plan very well, lots of power, 4wd, lockable diffs, lots of space, and 5 year warranty. Test drove a couple and really like it as well. In fact looking at build quality compared to my BMW 335, there really did not seem to be a huge difference. So decision made.... BUT.
Now all of a sudden there seems to be a lot of anti diesel sentiment, so the concern is that in 5 years when I want to sell it, its worthless? Or do I need to stop paying attention to sensationalist articles in the press?
Thanks for all the replies.
I think Jag-ne had the answer I suspect is correct:- "no - because if anyone could be bothered to read beyond the headlines, if you are buying a Euro6/2016+ model you will be absolutely fine. The hysteria will die down in a few months and everything will go back to normal. there might be some small knocks on older Euro5 and earlier diesels in a few years time when the regulations take effect but i don't think it will be catastrophic and the cars will be at least 4-5 years old by then anyway so will be at a third of their list price anyway."
Regarding 335, thats not an option, I could buy it at end of lease but it would be 18 months old with only 18 months left on warranty.
Santa fe will be new with 5 years warranty.
Planning on stopping work early, so income will be reduced, so intention is to keep next car at least 5 years.
In addition santa fe has a lot more space, and will be cheaper to run.
Also has a full size spare wheel! And you can lock the diffs, which can be very useful for towing.
I do not think the current scare is anything more than politics and remain very unconvinced a modern diesel poses great health risks, especially as I am not going to be using in cities. Compared to Buses, lorries, vans etc, seems negligible. Would have thought constant slowing down for speed bumps, traffic calming measures and subsequent speeding up causes more pollution really.
Had looked at Outlander and read test report, but does not seem a viable option really, for reasons Coolcurly outlined.
So Santa fe it is then! (Will be keeping chipped 3.0tdi audi a4 cab for fun though!)
I think Jag-ne had the answer I suspect is correct:- "no - because if anyone could be bothered to read beyond the headlines, if you are buying a Euro6/2016+ model you will be absolutely fine. The hysteria will die down in a few months and everything will go back to normal. there might be some small knocks on older Euro5 and earlier diesels in a few years time when the regulations take effect but i don't think it will be catastrophic and the cars will be at least 4-5 years old by then anyway so will be at a third of their list price anyway."
Regarding 335, thats not an option, I could buy it at end of lease but it would be 18 months old with only 18 months left on warranty.
Santa fe will be new with 5 years warranty.
Planning on stopping work early, so income will be reduced, so intention is to keep next car at least 5 years.
In addition santa fe has a lot more space, and will be cheaper to run.
Also has a full size spare wheel! And you can lock the diffs, which can be very useful for towing.
I do not think the current scare is anything more than politics and remain very unconvinced a modern diesel poses great health risks, especially as I am not going to be using in cities. Compared to Buses, lorries, vans etc, seems negligible. Would have thought constant slowing down for speed bumps, traffic calming measures and subsequent speeding up causes more pollution really.
Had looked at Outlander and read test report, but does not seem a viable option really, for reasons Coolcurly outlined.
So Santa fe it is then! (Will be keeping chipped 3.0tdi audi a4 cab for fun though!)
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