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Buying a used Fiesta - petrol or diesel?

I'm currently looking at buying either a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 petrol or the TDCi version. I have a 13 mile trip to and from work, which is 80% in town traffic with stopping and starting. As I only do 10,000 miles per year, should I go for petrol or diesel?

Asked on 12 February 2014 by Tommy121

Answered by Honest John

Go for the 1.6TDCI, preferably the Econetic on 14-inch wheels with 175/65 R15 tyres. Doesn't have a DMF and doesn't seem to have a troublesome DPF.

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