I never get involved with these petrol vs diesel debates (well looks like I just have

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I am a very strong athiest and never preach or eulogise to anybody to do anything in life. Find out what works for you with two LONG test drives.
Ultimately its how the car is to drive that matters and its refinement and the way it delivers its power.
Costs are exremely transient they can be effected by taxation, environmental legislation and even the time of the year.