Hi Guys
I am well aware that diesels are not the best option for doing multiple short journeys due to the car not getting up to temperature and the dpf not burning off the soot however I need a new car in the next week as i'm leaving my current position where i have a company car and moving to a job where i need to purchase my own.
I am looking to spend about 12k on pcp or loan and have come across 2 x 2.0 184 Leon ST FR models which have a lot of appeal. However my new place of work is 4 miles each way, some journeys during the week will just entail commuting too and from work but other days I will also be out and about in Norfolk visiting customers. Is the diesel such a bad idea? I know the VAG CR DPF's are much better than they used to be.
I know you will all recommend the 1.4 tsi and i would love one but struggling to find one withing 70 miles and within budget. It has to be the Sports Tourer due to the boot size.
Regards
Mark
I am well aware that diesels are not the best option for doing multiple short journeys due to the car not getting up to temperature and the dpf not burning off the soot however I need a new car in the next week as i'm leaving my current position where i have a company car and moving to a job where i need to purchase my own.
I am looking to spend about 12k on pcp or loan and have come across 2 x 2.0 184 Leon ST FR models which have a lot of appeal. However my new place of work is 4 miles each way, some journeys during the week will just entail commuting too and from work but other days I will also be out and about in Norfolk visiting customers. Is the diesel such a bad idea? I know the VAG CR DPF's are much better than they used to be.
I know you will all recommend the 1.4 tsi and i would love one but struggling to find one withing 70 miles and within budget. It has to be the Sports Tourer due to the boot size.
Regards
Mark