petrol or diesel

[HapticSimian]

Kia Picanto 1.1 Diesel - Not available, as you've stated
Ford Ikon 1.4 TDCi
Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRDi - Poor seller
Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D - Not available, as you've stated
VW Polo1.4 TDI - Been off the market for about 2 years at least

The Picanto and Yaris diesels aren't available locally because they're too expensive compared to their petrol equivalents.

Your point? Fact still remains that you should buy diesel IF you prefer or need the characteristics of a diesel, NOT to save money. Should've added 'in local context' to my original post, though. Still need my morning coffee...

 

[BCO]

They're still big polluters though. Yuck.

 

[Fazda]

They're still big polluters though. Yuck.

Is tha percieved pollution or actual pollution...?

 

[HapticSimian]

Is tha percieved pollution or actual pollution...?

You're going to get links. :erm:

 

[Pitbull]

Diesels are brilliant.

That being said, they are expensive to maintain. The fuel costs you save, you put pack into the maintenance

The OP stated he wants to buy a keeper not a 3-5 year car. For that reason and that reason only, I say get a Petrol. If it's the power of the Diesel that you like, get a V6 petrol bakkie. Not as powerful as a diesel but more than enough power.

Diesel cars are not Life long cars. They will start breaking the bank once they start hitting high KM's.

 

[Fazda]

You're going to get links. :erm:

I know! that's why I asked the question!!

 

[BCO]

I know! that's why I asked the question!!

Scroll back a couple of pages in this thread. Actual pollution

 

[DVD007]

i recently had this debate as well and decided on Audi Q5 2l turbo TFSI. 155kW (to hit the wall fast) and 350NM (to move the wall a mile)


Me when i drive my car

 

[HapticSimian]

i recently had this debate as well and decided on Audi Q5 2l turbo TFSI. 155kW (to hit the wall fast) and 350NM (to move the wall a mile)


Me when i drive my car

You had the debate and you STILL bought the wrong one? :erm:

 

[Creag]

I drive diesel and love the economy.

You must have a maintenance plan, though, as it will be expensive if you plan to keep the car a wee bit.

 

[Hosehead]

We need to remember here that we actually still get really filthy diesel compared to the EU diesel.