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Old 27th April 2008, 20:55   #18 (permalink)
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I've now got myself into the same pickle. I wanted a diesel, and it is a fantastic drive in terms of the torque shove you get.

However, I would have to maybe go 06/56 for what I want without leather or the roof etc on an EX, yet I can get a petrol EX with leather and panoramic roof on an 07 for the right money.

The insurance is £30ish cheaper on the petrol but the tax is £40 more so no big deal there. However, how do I work out the real cost of ownership? I'm doing 12k PA maybe 13. Now the gap between petrol and diesel is 10p per litre, which over 45 litres equates to £2 or there abouts. Arrrggghhh annoying somewhat.
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