Diesels may cost more - but they also retain their value better
I won't question your maths (I still use a calculator for everything!) but the way you've worked the figures only applies to people that intend to keep their car forever.136,438 miles then after that diesel is cheaper.
Feel free to correct my maths I know I'm rubbish at it.
I won't question your maths (I still use a calculator for everything!) but the way you've worked the figures only applies to people that intend to keep their car forever.
For the vast majority that will change it after a few years the higher resale value of the diesel will recover some of the extra £1,400 spent, meaning they will have to cover considerably fewer miles to break even.
Where's the fun in that?However, if you invested the £1400 in a cash ISA paying interest at...........
Figures are one thing but reality is another
I won't question your maths (I still use a calculator for everything!) but the way you've worked the figures only applies to people that intend to keep their car forever.
For the vast majority that will change it after a few years the higher resale value of the diesel will recover some of the extra £1,400 spent, meaning they will have to cover considerably fewer miles to break even.
also what about if fuel prices change etc. anything can happen in future. anyway good try with the maths, i like how u worked it outI won't question your maths (I still use a calculator for everything!) but the way you've worked the figures only applies to people that intend to keep their car forever.
Thing is, in a year or so both these engines might be redundant, if the Multiair/Unijet valve system is as good as it s rumoured to be...
Have to say, I think that it's a bit of a shame that people get hung up on 'dissing' another model or option to justify their choice of purchase.
I'm so excited that I am finally going to pick up my much awaited 1.2 lounge tomorrow, and thought i'd check out the forum, that has so far fed my need during the almost painful wait. Unfortunately, I now feel deflated and wondering if the car will keep me happy, not only as a city car, but on some of the long motorway drives I need to make for my job.
I as soooo looking forward to making these drives, just me, Lulu and the road.....
And to clarify..
salesman don't know what discoutns there will be ....
it wasn't the sales manager, it was the feelt sales director who deas with the car brokers and lease companies - he knows exactly what discounts lease companies will be getting. He has 6 unsold cars on the way in the next 3 weeks, he has another 30 in the pipeline, about 1/3rd sold.
Doesn't help normal customers though.
Fiat bulletin came yesterday or the day before I can't remember, with new price lists for all cars.
Huh ?? - you walk in with a quote and see how close they can get - surely better than not asking in the first place. You don't even need a quote, just take Whatcar with you (July issue i reckon should be a good one)