Good time to buy a diesel car?

[mickey]

Would a used diesel car be a bargain compared to a petrol one?

[Martin Scroatman]

Yes because the vehicle excise duty for a diesel vehicle is lower than that for a petrol vehicle with an engine of equivalent cubic capacity

[diseasex]

Would a used diesel car be a bargain compared to a petrol one?

I've read somewhere that diesels sell in ratio 3:1 to petrol cars. they have more efficient engines, live longer but are more complex. I don't see this trend changing anytime soon?

[TykeMerc]

I've read somewhere that diesels sell in ratio 3:1 to petrol cars. they have more efficient engines, live longer but are more complex. I don't see this trend changing anytime soon?

Diesel engines are far simpler than petrol, no ignition system for a start, they are appreciably tougher by necessity of compression ignition.

Diesel sale ratios vary by countries and the trends are published (CBA to track them down), they've sold well in the UK for some years.

Because of the recent scandal the price of the cars may be impacted positively (to us as buyers), but to what extent, take a guess, I doubt anyone can predict that yet, I'd be (pleasantly) surprised if it's as much as 5% though.

[Jog On]

I'm looking for a new car - waiting to see if Mercs have been fiddling their emissions as well...

[LondonManc]

I'm looking for a new car - waiting to see if Mercs have been fiddling their emissions as well...

This. The E300 Bluetec looks nice.

[DimPrawn]

Will our lovely govt hit the owners with revised Road Tax bills, to cover the extra emissions?

Seems "fair"

[Martin Scroatman]

Will our lovely govt hit the owners with revised Road Tax bills, to cover the extra emissions?

Seems "fair"

It was Labour that gave us the tax breaks on diesel vehicles.

"Be careful what you wish for" is what I always used to say to the labour bashers who wanted the Tories back in.

Now do you see?

[Jog On]

Will our lovely govt hit the owners with revised Road Tax bills, to cover the extra emissions?

Seems "fair"

I'd be disappointed with them if they missed such an opportunity

[Troll]

This. The E300 Bluetec looks nice.

Not all agree

E300 Bluetec Hybrid HV63GWG

This has got to be the worst car I have ever had the misfortune to have and I've had a few dogs on my time. It has spent more time with the dealer than on the road since I bought it new last year. Drivetrain problems battery problems software problems you name it I've had it. In fact I've had it with this car. The dealership isn't much better 60 days it was in for last time while they tried to locate a fault with the hybrid battery (car wouldn't start on electric power which is the only way to start the car ) I asked them to fix a few other minor niggles while it was there and we forgot was there answer when I picked it up. In for service now and asked again about fixing the interior lights again 4th time of asking to be told we need to order the parts again hang on weren't they ordered last time but you forgot to fit them.

My E220 coupé is up for replacement - but I'm a tad bored with Merc - I pulled into a restaurant in Spain this year and it was kerb to kerb Merc cabriolets saloons and coupés - I've also noticed that around Kent they are soooo common - seems like they have become as ubiquitous as Fords

So contenders for the next car are - in no particular order ( and definately won't be in white - also is it just me that think alloys should only ever be silver - never black?):





Yawn !