The early and mid 2010 Ceeds did not have DPF so should be fine for lower mileage drivers, though obviously this limits the choice. Forget asking the dealer whether the car has a dpf, they all seem clueless - I did some research and the easiest way to find out is that the models with DPF have a sticker on the driver's door indicating this.
I know as I bought one myself. After test driving the petrol and diesel Ceeds, there really was no comparision and I wasn't even particularly bothered about the economy; and even though I do a lowish mileage I felt it was worth choosing the diesel, and I have not been disappointed This was not from a financial point of view, one has got to enjoy driving the car, after all.
The costs of servicing the petrol and diesel Ceed don't vary that much; my last big service was something like 250 pounds, the service for my colleague at work who has a 1.4 Ceed of the same age cost 230 pounds or so.
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