Hybrid vs Diesel

Jay_Tee

spinybif wrote: »

Regarding oil consumption of prius, google it, they are planning a class action against Toyota in the States.

The class action doesn't mention the Prius.

http://gotaclassaction.com/toyota-named-in-class-action-lawsuit-over-excessive-oil-usage/

snowscreamer

Hi all, if anyone is interested...

Our "stop gap" car (2006 Peugeot 207 diesel 70k miles) which we were hoping to keep for a couple of years to save up for a new car had a fault that neither the local independent garage or the Peugeot garage could fix so £500 of diagnostics later we threw in the towel and bought a 2013 Toyota Auris Hybrid. Ultimately we couldn't face getting another diesel after two diesels in a row (albeit both old) were going wrong regularly doing OH's 52-mile round trip commute often chock-a-block with traffic.

I will keep you informed on how costs are looking (assuming it's helpful!). So far we are (just) beating the MPG achieved on the Peugeot (58 vs 55) which is I think is good enough. Still learning how to make the most of it of course. It's a lovely car inside. The Peugeot was very cheap-looking and flimsy plus a rough ride.

Over the last 8 months in the Peugeot we had spent an average of £104.74 / month on diesel. Obviously fuel prices are volatile so not the best to go on - instead based on 15000 miles which is pretty accurate and 55 MPG which was a long-run average we'll call it 22.73 gallons / month.

Other costs that we'll be saving - VED for the Auris is 0. We were previously spending £110 / year on the Peugeot. Also car repairs - we spent £592.19 on car repairs over 8 months for the Peugeot and that's not including the MOT and service cost, but on incidental repairs. That's £74 / month. The Which? report for the previous model of the Auris (not enough data for 2013 model) suggests an average of £60/year for repairs ie. £5 / month so I expect a saving of £70 / month (that would be nice!!).

Costs that are going up... depreciation. But the previous car had become uneconomical so I imagine depreciation would've been around equal whether we'd bought the Auris or a diesel of a similar age and spec?

Finally our motoring future is looking a little brighter!