Diesel has its place, Opti, and I don't mean in a bus. The economy savings are not to be sniffed at on a daily commute, where there is no need for speed or power. Wifey is getting over 50mpg from her captur 1.5d but was only getting 35 from her 1.6 petrol.
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I agree with what you say but Mr Shackeng's final paragraph about people moving toward petrol cars is growing, and will have a far bigger impact on running costs.
As derv becomes more undesirable used car prices will fall.
Hand on heart would you buy a brand new diesel powered car? Some people still will but the numbers are shrinking.
Why wouldn't anyone buy a diesel? Nothing drastic has changed, apart from them talking about banning them in big cities. They are still more economical, and that's why people buy them. I hope the arse does fall out of the second hand market, I'll have one.
Well, that's you and Tunnie so far.
So tax is a key change, no longer are big thirsty petrol's targeted with silly high tax bands.
I'm looking forward to 2022 ish when brand new big engine petrols become good second hand buys, unlike today they won't have the silly £500+ tax price. Back to sensible prices.
But I don't see diesels falling of a cliff in value, second hand they are still desirable. People will still buy them new as well, why would people buy petrol? They are all for the most part small highly strung Turbo's. I mean 1.0 Turbo in Focus or Mondeo?? Turbo replacements won't be limited to diesels.
I do need a petrol for MrsT car, I'm being forced again to look at Zafira Tourer 1.4T as she only does town work 80% of the time.
But for my miles, diesel is still a key choice. If I had the money I'd upgrade my CC to a Jag XJ 3.0d like a shot