On that mileage a diesel is marginally worthwhile, and read HJ's DT column today - he's not happy with modern diesels, and I agree. 40 mpg from a petrol car that costs less, and is less likely to go wrong is better than 50 mpg from a riskier, more expensive (in capital + per gallon) diesel.
Do the sums on a spreadsheet, and take into account the cost of the capital and the depreciation to get the real number.
Putting yr finger in the wind is no longer viable!
Edited by oldnotbold on 26/04/2008 at 17:28
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