Will diesel be massively more expensive than petrol?

portly1

Red29 wrote: »

Thank you for all the replies - I've learned loads!!

I think realistically it has to be a petrol - so I might have to ditch the Hyundai as 99% of available models are diesel!!

I'll keep looking

You are so brave considering a Hyundai. I remember them back in the 70's & 80's as being a load of old tosh - never quite knowing which bits they pinched from which other manufacturer.

I'd still be nervous buying one today as I would a Skoda (what do you get if you leave a Skoda out in the rain?........ a pile of rust and 4 wheels)

colino

Mr portly1 there's a phone call for you, I think the 1980's want you back.

bodgerx

portly1 wrote: »

You are so brave considering a Hyundai. I remember them back in the 70's & 80's as being a load of old tosh - never quite knowing which bits they pinched from which other manufacturer.

I'd still be nervous buying one today as I would a Skoda (what do you get if you leave a Skoda out in the rain?........ a pile of rust and 4 wheels)

You are still right to be nervous about Skoda's - they are now based on VAG cars after all.

I doubt you could call someone 'brave' for buying a Hyundai with a 5 year warranty.

Ebe_Scrooge

C_Mababejive wrote: »

Petrol for me every time. Im not driving a reps intercity desk. Petrol engines are simpler,cleaner,have less bits to go wrong and efficiency has improved considerably.

I have to disagree. From a purely mechanical viewpoint, diesels are a far simpler engine, none of this messing around with HT circuits and sparkplugs malarky :-)

But horses for courses, from what the OP has said a petrol would seem to be far more suitable. Personally I drive a diesel, but doing 500 miles every week, the 55 mpg I get ( and I don't hang about ) makes it a no-brainer. No worries about the DPF getting clogged !

bodgerx

Ebe_Scrooge wrote: »

I have to disagree. From a purely mechanical viewpoint, diesels are a far simpler engine, none of this messing around with HT circuits and sparkplugs malarky :-)

But horses for courses, from what the OP has said a petrol would seem to be far more suitable. Personally I drive a diesel, but doing 500 miles every week, the 55 mpg I get ( and I don't hang about ) makes it a no-brainer. No worries about the DPF getting clogged !

Whilst this is partially true, as soon as you start add in:

1. A Turbo
2. DMF
3. All kinds of components to pass Euro 4 & 5 regs e.g. EGC valve, DPF.

Your argument breaks down.

Euro 6 regs now mean most diesels will need a NOX trap (LNT), which adds further to the complexity and expense.

OddballJamie

bodgerx wrote: »

You are still right to be nervous about Skoda's - they are now based on VAG cars after all.

I doubt you could call someone 'brave' for buying a Hyundai with a 5 year warranty.

KIA have seven years, OP have you considered one?

londonTiger

OddballJamie wrote: »

KIA have seven years, OP have you considered one?

you can purchase 5 year warranty from VAG (and possibly others) if you want.

iolanthe07

You are so brave considering a Hyundai.

Nonsense. According to the highly respected motoring journalist Honest John, the I10 is the best small car you can buy. Other motoring journalists I have read claim that the I30 is almost as good as a Ford Focus, much better equipped, less expensive and with a 5 year warranty. I have had two Hyundais now over four years and not had a moment's problem with either of them.

OddballJamie

londonTiger wrote: »

you can purchase 5 year warranty from VAG (and possibly others) if you want.

You'll need it with VAG group car too. My Dad negotiated an increase from the standard one year up to a three warranty when he bought a used A4, the retail price on the extra warranty was nearly a grand. My mate has a TTS and was quoted £800 for one year warranty from Audi.

Whereas KIA chuck there's in with the price, the reason I mentioned KIA is the OP is considering a Hyundai which is a similar car. I really think all manufacturers should be providing at least five years with new cars.

OddballJamie

iolanthe07 wrote: »

You are so brave considering a Hyundai.

Nonsense. According to the highly respected motoring journalist Honest John, the I10 is the best small car you can buy. Other motoring journalists I have read claim that the I30 is almost as good as a Ford Focus, much better equipped, less expensive and with a 5 year warranty. I have had two Hyundais now over four years and not had a moment's problem with either of them.

Why does he rate the Picanto higher?
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/topten/top-ten-small-hatchbacks/?image=0