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Agree entirely. When I did my sums, the costs of ownership were about the same either way.

Regards
Max P

Well I took them both for another drive and I think the petrol is best suited to me and my driving style. The diesel was very good and there were times on the test drive where my wife and I thought it was good enough; but ultimately the dead spot off idle made the diesel that little bit worse in our opinion. Years ago we had a turbo forester and I know it is a very different car but the turbo lag on that became unbearable once the novelty of the car wore off.

It's a very tricky thing to judge since they are both very good engines with different strengths. The diesel is stronger once moving but the petrol is ready to go from idle. The petrol is smoother and quieter but the diesel is still smooth and quiet (at least compared to what I am used to). The petrol is faster and accelerates quicker but it's not really relevant. What did stand out though was that initial pause and if I knew I could dial that out I would opt for the diesel.

A very tough call since if the petrol was "worse" I'd have chosen the diesel as on it's own it is very good. It's just that for me, the petrol suits me better. And at the moment the petrol powered cars with similar km are cheaper.

Thanks for all your responses.

The lag can be fixed by a power chip... but the diesel is much better off road

Dorko

Tell us more!!

cost?

est power and torque?

the lag on initial acceleration?

And finally, fuel economy?

I'll get the details together soon.

I'm in the middle of a Furnace Campaign at the moment

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the replies. I ended up buying the petrol version and I know I've only had it for a few days but it is absolutely perfect and I have no regrets at all with my decision.

In my opinion both engines are good so I guess it all comes down to horses for courses. I struggled making a choice after driving both only briefly but my advice is if you are undecided about this go drive a few a couple of different times and I think the decision will be easy to make.

Thanks again for your input.

What are you going to tow with the new machine?

Rob

Hi Rob, just a box trailer at this stage. Might end up getting a camper trailer one day but can't push the budget too far yet.

Congrats on the purchase!

Dorko

Yeah congratulations... now where are the pictures ??

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