Looking at buying a diesel now?

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With the news articles about VW, and now Mercedes around emission reports etc. How sensible is it to look at buying a diesel car in this day and age?

My point is, I was looking at buying a F30 330D (2013/2014 car) and planned to run it for 5-8 years. Do you think there likely to be a big change in people buying car's? And diesel's will loose a lot of value?

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Integroo said:

I wouldn't buy a diesel if you live in London or regularly drive in London. Otherwise, I think you'll be fine.

I live on the outskirts, and never drive in central London and don't plan too. Most driving is around Kent/Sussex

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E36GUY said:

If you're anywhere near London your diesel is going to need to be Euro6 compliant or it's getting clobbered for loads of extras. Westminster have already put up parking charges for non-euro6 and the congestion charge is doing the same.

The 330d is euro6 compliant, does that mean in some ways it's future proof for the next 10 years?