The eternal question. Old arguments that diesel is more expensive have gone out the window as recently in fuel stations i've seen petrol be a penny higher or exactly the same as diesel price wise. so which one would you recommend and why? x
2007-06-14 23:11:29 · 9 answers · asked by laura o 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I used to have a petrol car but that more-a-less packed up at 118k.
After that I bought a diesel car (I was doing 35k annually), which to run is a lot cheaper, I'm currently averaging 46mpg on a 1.9dci Laguna.
Before the Laguna I had a 1.9d Megane, which I didn't have any problems with but decided to part ex with 175k on the clock for the Laguna.
Looking into the future I can't ever see me owning a petrol car again, the performance, mpg, reliability etc etc is superb on the diesels I've had.
2007-06-14 23:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by the_whirlwind99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually quite a tricky one this. I have had a diesel and it's wonderful watching the gauge NOT move as opposed to my current petrol car--as it very much does and I have to by high octane and use a special coolant etc. However, replacing a spark plug costs pennies compared to replacing an entire set of glow plugs! Also, having a new cam belt put in a diesel costs a lot more in my area than having the same job done for a petrol car. Also, my car licence is a lot cheaper than my diesel one was.
2007-06-15 06:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by darestobelieve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petrol power for sure. Have you heard the racket a Diesel makes, especially on cold start-up? Have you seen the clouds of smoke they chuck out? Have you smelt a Diesel exhaust?
Diesels are popular due to the good mpg figures, but they are much more damaging to the environment than a petrol car, and far less efficient. Remember that if a 2 litre petrol engine had direct injection, a huge turbocharger, intercooler etc. like all modern Diesels have, it'd produce 300-400 bhp, like a tweaked Impreza.
Diesel. No thanks. Keep them for buses!
P.S. Buses are why our town centres are so choked with fumes. In a city, what comes out a petrol car's exhaust is actually LESS toxic than what went into the engine.
2007-06-15 16:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Diesel without a doubt. I would never go back to a petrol car now as I get brilliant mileage out of my diesel one. Don't go on price, it's very misleading. You will get far greater value for money with diesel.
2007-06-15 06:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel.
The diesel engine is more efficient.
Modern turbo diesel engines have a power delivery (torque curve) that better suits modern driving conditions than a typical petrol engine.
However, a diesel car is usually more expensive, so if you don't do so many miles a small efficient petrol car (e.g Toyota Aygo) may be a more economical choice.
2007-06-15 06:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Neil 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Diesel!!
i have petrol and i have to top up every few days where as my mate has a Diesel and she tops up every 2 weeks!!
Diesel is much cheaper in the long run!!
2007-06-15 06:15:58 · answer #6 · answered by MiZz RuBy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Petrol cars currently burn cleaner and are more green than diesel. Diesel normally gets higher MPG. Diesel fuel (I believe) is more carcinogenic.
2007-06-15 06:21:12 · answer #7 · answered by Red 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Diesel
ive only ever had diesel cars
at the moment we have a BMW X5
2007-06-15 06:17:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
iv'e done 135 thou miles in my diesel no problems.
2007-06-15 06:21:03 · answer #9 · answered by peter p 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋