petrol or diesel

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


Me when i drive my car :D:D:D:D
 
DVD007 said:
i recently had this debate as well and decided on Audi Q5 2l turbo TFSI. 155kW (to hit the wall fast:D) and 350NM (to move the wall a mile:D)


Me when i drive my car :D:D:D:D
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You had the debate and you STILL bought the wrong one? :erm: :D
 
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.
 
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