Ironman said:
Jagman 2017/Smitten thanks for your welcomes and advice really appreciate it.
I had never thought about anything more than 2.0 Diesel-powered. I assumed diesel would be the right choice as I do a lot of miles ( at least 125 a week) . How much more is a 2.5 in terms of running costs?
I have a test drive booked for the end of next month. I can't wait. What is the average waiting time from ordering new to collection?
125 miles a week isn't particularly high? 6500 miles a year?
Unless you really do high mileage, the additional fuel cost for a car that does 10 mpg less than a more efficient one isn't that high
For example, 6000 miles. Based on June 16, say an average of 34 mpg for 25T petrol, you would use ~800 litres
A 2.0 D based on my experience, you're looking at an average of 44-45 mpg so it would only use ~ 600 litres diesel a year..
If we say petrol is £1.23/l (well, it was round here last week..) that's an additional £250 a year for those extra 200 litres
Diesel is lovely to handle & needs adblue. Personally, unless your 125 miles are all on the motorway, I'd get a petrol and have some fun!
Mine does about 24-25 mpg per tank, but the extra £500 is well worth it!