BuddieinEK Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Parkers do a calculator to help you work out whether petrol or diesel is best option http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/advice/buying/2011/october/petrol-v-diesel/ As for the DPF I dont think driving at 40 mph will be enough to clear it out. Best to give it some high revs where possible. I just purchased diesel for first time in about 8 years and although mainly paisley & Glasgow driving, a wee trip down to Langbank and back to Paisley should be enough to clear it out as long as road M8 is quiet and I can floor the accelerator to boost the revs regularly. I dont think cruise control is the best for clearing out a DPF. I regularly floor the accelerator to try and clear it... but fitted with a speed limiter at 62mph it is up against it. 62mph should be ample to clear it... i took it on a 50 mile run at 60mph in 4th gear to keep the revs sbove 3k... 10 miles should have reset the engine management... made no difference. I thought DPFs were a legal requirement on all new diesels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 The perception in the UK is that Diesel is by far and away the best for fuel consumption which was the case not so long ago. Drove diesel myself for years. Currently drive a VW 1.4 TSI petrol which is every bit as efficient fuel wise I have found to a Diesel high 40æs low 50's. Ford also do a three cylinder petrol that's equal in power to their older 1.6 petrol. You pay much more for a diesel car also than petrol while petrol is a much smoother drive. However your annual millage will be 19,200 so maybe a diesel is a good idea. As written above the only way particular filter cars become a problem is with short journeys where the engine does not have time to warm up. Personally I would not go back to Diesel as the petrol car is just so much smoother , quite and fuel efficient and cheaper to buy so you get a higher spec car. Anyway all the best in your new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Mrs Poz just bought a Fiesta with the 1.0 Ecoboost petrol engine producing 125bhp. No road tax to pay. The engine in that thing is fabulous. Goes like stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Mrs Poz just bought a Fiesta with the 1.0 Ecoboost petrol engine producing 125bhp. No road tax to pay. The engine in that thing is fabulous. Goes like stink.Ford also do a three cylinder petrol that's equal in power to their older 1.6 petrol that's the one Poz meant to be great on fuel also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Mrs Poz just bought a Fiesta with the 1.0 Ecoboost petrol engine producing 125bhp. No road tax to pay. The engine in that thing is fabulous. Goes like stink. Yeh , always thought the video about that engine was impressive(as shown above). What is the fuel consumption like. .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yeh , always thought the video about that engine was impressive(as shown above). What is the fuel consumption like. .? It's still pretty new, so haven't worked it out yet. Seems good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ford also do a three cylinder petrol that's equal in power to their older 1.6 petrol that's the one Poz meant to be great on fuel also. TBF , about 125brake is what you'd hope to get from an older 1.6. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's still pretty new, so haven't worked it out yet. Seems good though. Other impressive things worth having about it , is the fact that the timing belt is designed to last the lifetime of the engine. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I regularly floor the accelerator to try and clear it... but fitted with a speed limiter at 62mph it is up against it. 62mph should be ample to clear it... i took it on a 50 mile run at 60mph in 4th gear to keep the revs sbove 3k... 10 miles should have reset the engine management... made no difference. I thought DPFs were a legal requirement on all new diesels? I was thinking of cars as opposed to mini buses - hadnt considered a speed limiter! Have you been onto Fiat UK if you cant get anywhere with the dealer you purchased from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 The perception in the UK is that Diesel is by far and away the best for fuel consumption which was the case not so long ago. Drove diesel myself for years. Currently drive a VW 1.4 TSI petrol which is every bit as efficient fuel wise I have found to a Diesel high 40æs low 50's. Ford also do a three cylinder petrol that's equal in power to their older 1.6 petrol. You pay much more for a diesel car also than petrol while petrol is a much smoother drive. However your annual millage will be 19,200 so maybe a diesel is a good idea. As written above the only way particular filter cars become a problem is with short journeys where the engine does not have time to warm up. Personally I would not go back to Diesel as the petrol car is just so much smoother , quite and fuel efficient and cheaper to buy so you get a higher spec car. Anyway all the best in your new job. I just traded in a car with the VW 1.4 TFSI engine. Performance was up there with an old 1.8 or 2.0 engine however the fuel economy never got above 33 mpg mainly urban driving. Now got the 2.0 TDi VW in a higher sitting car and its already mid 40s (after 2,000 miles) with at least same performance for the same driving conditions. Although it can be a bit noisier at times - just turn up the music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I just traded in a car with the VW 1.4 TFSI engine. Performance was up there with an old 1.8 or 2.0 engine however the fuel economy never got above 33 mpg mainly urban driving. Now got the 2.0 TDi VW in a higher sitting car and its already mid 40s (after 2,000 miles) with at least same performance for the same driving conditions. Although it can be a bit noisier at times - just turn up the music! The VW 1.4 we are driving has the two cylinder shutdown. When you put the foot down all four cylinders work then when you cruse two cylinders shut down the result is sipping the fuel. You don't feel any change over when this happens. Has 150 BHP so it's extreamly nippy. Also like the fact petrol cars are much lighter than the equivalent diesel so much more nimble to drive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I just traded in a car with the VW 1.4 TFSI engine. Performance was up there with an old 1.8 or 2.0 engine however the fuel economy never got above 33 mpg mainly urban driving. Now got the 2.0 TDi VW in a higher sitting car and its already mid 40s (after 2,000 miles) with at least same performance for the same driving conditions. Although it can be a bit noisier at times - just turn up the music! Should have added have driven VW's for the best part of 30years. Your Diesel car wont have it's true consumption till after 8,000mls when it starts loosening up so your mpg are only going to get better. Great cars buy the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I've created a monster........................my heids minced, revs, engine sizes, BHP, petrol, diesel..................wait, note to self.......no more starting threads. Kidding apart everybody, much appreciated, I'll digest all this information and do as I fcuking please. I thanks you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thanks you Nae Necked Hooper Loving Fanny. Somebody please quote shull so I can see what he's saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I'm about to start a new job next week which entails a daily journey of 80 miles, that's 400 a week I'm reliably informed by Oakey, so I'm thinking of getting a diesel car in a few months. You should definitely get a diesel. A petrol car could never handle 80 entire miles a day. You should definitely pay extra for a car which also costs more for fuel for vast distances such as that. Make sure you also buy a picnic hamper for the trek and a portaloo just in case you get caught short. Have you considered breaking that epic journey into an overnight stay? What about sightseeing on the way? I don't think you've given this enough consideration to be honest. You'll probably end up needing mountain rescue to come and get you on the first day. Let us know how you get on. Edited August 2, 2014 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Somebody please quote shull so I can see what he's sayingNaw Numpty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I've created a monster........................my heids minced, revs, engine sizes, BHP, petrol, diesel..................wait, note to self.......no more starting threads. Kidding apart everybody, much appreciated, I'll digest all this information and do as I fcuking please. I thanks you. I telt ye tumshie.Nae need for this borefest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 You should definitely get a diesel. A petrol car could never handle 80 entire miles a day. You should definitely pay extra for a car which also costs more for fuel for vast distances such as that. Make sure you also buy a picnic hamper for the trek and a portaloo just in case you get caught short. Have you considered breaking that epic journey into an overnight stay? What about sightseeing on the way? I don't think you've given this enough consideration to be honest. You'll probably end up needing mountain rescue to come and get you on the first day. Let us know how you get on. Thanks, I'll take all your points into consideration............................................ I've thought about them............................... Go fcuk yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I've created a monster........................my heids minced, revs, engine sizes, BHP, petrol, diesel..................wait, note to self.......no more starting threads. Kidding apart everybody, much appreciated, I'll digest all this information and do as I fcuking please. I thanks you. Anyway , what you worried about cars for ? Thought you had one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Anyway , what you worried about cars for ? Thought you had one of these. bus-pass-slider.jpg Cannie wait, anything free is good, you know that wi the bevvy I buy you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I telt ye tumshie. Nae need for this borefest. Gumshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 GumshieLeave Smokie and his dafty thread alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Bud Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Faraway - mrs liverpoolbud faced a similar dilemma to yourself She was driving a 01 megane scenic which frankly was a cash cow every 6 months road tax and annual mot - she considered " upgrading " to a diesel but after doing the sums settled on a '12 plate peugeot 107 Cost 5 grand - 12k miles - FSH ( twice) Gets 64 mpg No road tax It's a bit of a hairdryer of a car but it was a no brainer So I'm not saying 107 is answer for you but I'd say with careful research you can also consider petrol engine and diesel in the long run might not necessary be the long term cheaper option Edited August 2, 2014 by Liverpool Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's genuinely a ... Er..... Great thread. Genuine interested people posting experience and facts relevant to the subject of the thread. (I will get mah wummin on tae it. She wants new wheels... And that whole subject bores me to death - shite thread, btw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Mods lock this pish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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