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[STEMO]

The question was 'Would you buy a brand new diesel?'

[tunnie]

It's always something, no doubt in 10 years time hybrid powered cars will be charged huge fees to get rid of the old dead batteries. 

[tunnie]

The question was 'Would you buy a brand new diesel?'

Yes.

Jag XJ please 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Buy a new diesel ? No thanks, I'm happy with the one I already have. 27 years old, 228000 miles, and almost infinite Mpg.
Why change perfection..........apart from its sluggishness, and being cosmetically dog rough. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Omega estate? If too big, then the Passat isn't going to end well... They're almost the same size...

Might have better choice with Audi if you must go VAG. Failing that either BMW or Mercedes, although petrol in both fewer in number, auto is what they do

W211 E350 or E61 525i as my starters for ten... Both readily available for around £5k

[STEMO]

Omega estate? If too big, then the Passat isn't going to end well... They're almost the same size...

Might have better choice with Audi if you must go VAG. Failing that either BMW or Mercedes, although petrol in both fewer in number, auto is what they do

W211 E350 or E61 525i as my starters for ten... Both readily available for around £5k

Not new though.

[tunnie]

Omega's Estates past it now and 99% of them are rubbish examples, would not want a 6 cylinder on anything, 2.0 max engine size. Pound for pound VW again gives best age/miles ratio compared to Audi or BMW.

[Nick W]

New?


Maybe, but I'd rather not. I would halve the oil change interval, and ensure that I sold before it did 100k miles.


Used?


Not while there is a hole in my arse.

[tunnie]

So Merc E Classes, Estate & Auto on Trader...

Diesel: 719
Petrol: 78

[Varche]

No would not but would miss the torque of a diesel.

They will get taxed to death in years to come to pay for the hospital costs of pollution related illnesses .

[JamesV6CDX]

Few months ago, we purchased a brand new 2016 Honda CRV. 1.6 turbo diesel. I was worried it would be dangerously slow, but actually it's impressively punchy, very comfortable and supportive for my back, and is fine for day to day driving. Much better than the 2013 2.0 diesel Hyundai ix35 it replaced.

It suits our needs, and carries the dog with ease. Returns 42mpg without fail, mixed driving, and there are no worries about servicing or repairs for some time.

I still, however, require "my" car(s), which, through nature of being an enthusiast, are an 18 year old 5 series, and a 14 year old Elite! 

As much as the new car is nice, at a cost of £32,000 - there is still a lot to be said for maintaining older, proven cars and letting them pay for themselves over and over again ......

[Kevin Wood]

Returns 42mph without fail....

I'd be looking for something with a little more poke, TBH.

[Kevin Wood]

Number of Passat Estates on AutoTrader: 1,706

Those that are autos, as this is a requirement: 506

Do they do one that has a standard slush box not a DSG?

Because I know several people who've had bad experiences with DSG Passats.

In fact, now I think about it, everyone I know who's had one has ended up dumping it cheap because the gearbox is shot.

[JamesV6CDX]

Returns 42mph without fail....

I'd be looking for something with a little more poke, TBH.

Amended 

[Doctor Gollum]

Number of Passat Estates on AutoTrader: 1,706

Those that are autos, as this is a requirement: 506

Do they do one that has a standard slush box not a DSG?

Because I know several people who've had bad experiences with DSG Passats.

In fact, now I think about it, everyone I know who's had one has ended up dumping it cheap because the gearbox is shot.

This all sounds terribly familiar