Why do you own a Diesel?

rich17865 · 23rd March 2015, 13:47

So as a carry on from yesterday's thread, why do you own a diesel?

If I am allowed an opinion this time, having owned a diesel auto, I see no great benefit over the petrol engines as the auto was shocking on fuel compared to the manual. Many other diesel auto owners confirm the same. I am now getting a similar fuel return from my petrol auto as I did the diesel auto, plus petrol is cheaper than diesel.

Why do you own yours?

Jordan Apex · 23rd March 2015, 13:55

Here we go again Rich

I bought mine as there were only 2 options for me, 1.8 or diesel because of insurance costs. Didn't want the 1.8 as I didn't want to risk the head gasket as I use my car daily!

I don't like my diesel either, I like the car just not the diesel engine which is why I will be selling When my insurance is due for renewal. The 190 is still too expensive to insure so I won't be staying with the mark!

Basically I wanted a zt and it was the only financially viable option for me

Lee T · 23rd March 2015, 13:57

For me it was the horror stories of the 1.8T and the belt replacement cost of the 2.5 that swayed me towards the diesel, but the final push was it being a BMW lump, plus I have the manual so economy is reasonable. Would of preferred a 260 but you know! Lee.

Alan123 · 23rd March 2015, 13:58

My diesel came at the rite price & it serves me well
But I must say as soon as it stops serving me well
It will be gone.

Jay · 23rd March 2015, 14:12

Diesel was cheaper back in early 2010 and I wanted to try a diesel out (having never owned one before).

I saw a one owner diesel contemporary with nearly all the kit and had the money at the time to buy it. The 1.8's and the V6's were far less money at the time.

There are people who like different engines and that's all good too.

Even now I have not regretted my choice and the 160 upgrade gave it the extra torque needed

marinabrian · 23rd March 2015, 14:19

I needed a test rig for ECU's, other than that I'd rather run an 1800 turbo.

Diesel smells horrible, and it doesn't evaporate like petrol

Brian

2Diesels · 23rd March 2015, 14:22

Simply because it was less than half the price of the equivalent Volvo at that time, knowing what I know now I think I'd still pick a diesel one over the rest, the main reason being they do 743.25 MPG and that's a TROO PHACT!

Sebastienclement · 23rd March 2015, 14:33

Because this car was available with the following:

Connie SE Spec (with extras like serpents and walnut wheel)
Pre-Project Drive (even got the seatbelt bolt covers)
Low mileage (57,000 - don't care what anyone says about old low mileage cars - I was going for as low as I could find)
Full service history (not just stamps, but invoices)
One previous owner
Immaculate interior and VERY good paintwork in the correct colour / combination
Auto
Within 15 miles of where I live
£995 after trade in

The fact that the car is a diesel is neither here nor there. I'd have bought this particular example had it been an 1800 petrol or 2.5v6 - because the condition of the car for the price is fantastic and has the spec and colour I wanted.

rosephus · 23rd March 2015, 14:37

The only reason for me is that my commute is 75% motorway miles and I drive to london every month.

And it was in copperleaf and had only 55k on the clock.

Georgies Dad · 23rd March 2015, 14:38

I bought my Tourer because I needed a tourer for Georgie,that was the main reason,never looked back since.

And it only had 43k on the clock(now 57k)

Tax was cheaper being a manual,and I also needed a diesel to pull the caravan

View Poll Results: Why I own a diesel
I do space miles and a diesel is the only option	39	29.32%
I got it cheap, just to see me over to the next car	5	3.76%
I bought it new	3	2.26%
I didn't want a V6	24	18.05%
I didn't want a 1.8	32	24.06%
It's the only engine type for me	51	38.35%
I don't know, or don't care (someone always asks for this option)	17	12.78%
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23rd March 2015, 13:47	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Why do you own a Diesel? So as a carry on from yesterday's thread, why do you own a diesel? If I am allowed an opinion this time, having owned a diesel auto, I see no great benefit over the petrol engines as the auto was shocking on fuel compared to the manual. Many other diesel auto owners confirm the same. I am now getting a similar fuel return from my petrol auto as I did the diesel auto, plus petrol is cheaper than diesel. Why do you own yours?

23rd March 2015, 13:55	#2
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	Here we go again Rich I bought mine as there were only 2 options for me, 1.8 or diesel because of insurance costs. Didn't want the 1.8 as I didn't want to risk the head gasket as I use my car daily! I don't like my diesel either, I like the car just not the diesel engine which is why I will be selling When my insurance is due for renewal. The 190 is still too expensive to insure so I won't be staying with the mark! Basically I wanted a zt and it was the only financially viable option for me __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

23rd March 2015, 13:57	#3
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 850 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	For me it was the horror stories of the 1.8T and the belt replacement cost of the 2.5 that swayed me towards the diesel, but the final push was it being a BMW lump, plus I have the manual so economy is reasonable. Would of preferred a 260 but you know! Lee. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd March 2015, 14:12	#5
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Diesel was cheaper back in early 2010 and I wanted to try a diesel out (having never owned one before). I saw a one owner diesel contemporary with nearly all the kit and had the money at the time to buy it. The 1.8's and the V6's were far less money at the time. There are people who like different engines and that's all good too. Even now I have not regretted my choice and the 160 upgrade gave it the extra torque needed __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

23rd March 2015, 13:58	#4
Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	My diesel came at the rite price & it serves me well But I must say as soon as it stops serving me well It will be gone.

23rd March 2015, 14:19	#6
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	I needed a test rig for ECU's, other than that I'd rather run an 1800 turbo. Diesel smells horrible, and it doesn't evaporate like petrol Brian

23rd March 2015, 14:22	#7
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Simply because it was less than half the price of the equivalent Volvo at that time, knowing what I know now I think I'd still pick a diesel one over the rest, the main reason being they do 743.25 MPG and that's a TROO PHACT!

23rd March 2015, 14:33	#8
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	Because this car was available with the following: Connie SE Spec (with extras like serpents and walnut wheel) Pre-Project Drive (even got the seatbelt bolt covers) Low mileage (57,000 - don't care what anyone says about old low mileage cars - I was going for as low as I could find) Full service history (not just stamps, but invoices) One previous owner Immaculate interior and VERY good paintwork in the correct colour / combination Auto Within 15 miles of where I live £995 after trade in The fact that the car is a diesel is neither here nor there. I'd have bought this particular example had it been an 1800 petrol or 2.5v6 - because the condition of the car for the price is fantastic and has the spec and colour I wanted.

23rd March 2015, 14:37	#9
rosephus Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 CDTi 135+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 480 Thanked 213 Times in 145 Posts	The only reason for me is that my commute is 75% motorway miles and I drive to london every month. And it was in copperleaf and had only 55k on the clock.

23rd March 2015, 14:38	#10
Georgies Dad This is my second home Land Rover Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich Posts: 14,715 Thanks: 933 Thanked 2,925 Times in 1,979 Posts	I bought my Tourer because I needed a tourer for Georgie,that was the main reason,never looked back since. And it only had 43k on the clock(now 57k) Tax was cheaper being a manual,and I also needed a diesel to pull the caravan __________________ Steve and Georgie Together Forever Lonely days are long Twilight sings a song All the happiness that used to be Soon my eyes will close Soon I'll find repose And in dreams, you're always near to me I'll see you in my dreams And then I'll hold you in my dreams Last edited by Georgies Dad; 23rd March 2015 at 14:40..

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