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nig.j · 26th May 2008, 12:13

1st post - usual sort of question!!

Looked at buying a Civic a few months ago but backed out of the deal as the car just wasnt right (tatty example) it was Diesel. Have been keeping a close eye on whats available and thought I wanted a Diesel to replace my TDCi Focus, however have seen I can get more for my money by going petrol. My logic follows:

At the moment diesel is 14p / ltr more expensive than petrol = 63p more per gallon which really knocks the economy case on the head providing the petrol does do 40+ to the gallon.

To fill up with diesel (10 Gals) is approx £56

To fill up with petrol is approx £50

I can get an extra gallon of petrol and do the same number of miles as a diesel for the same cost.

I do a long journey of 115 motorway miles twice a week, would it be possible to get 40+ MPG on this run from the 1.8 petrol??

Thank you in advance - nig.j

Oh - a second point does the honda have a duel mass fly wheel??

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nig.j Valve Cap Join Date: 26th May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Making the case for petrol - help 1st post - usual sort of question!! Looked at buying a Civic a few months ago but backed out of the deal as the car just wasnt right (tatty example) it was Diesel. Have been keeping a close eye on whats available and thought I wanted a Diesel to replace my TDCi Focus, however have seen I can get more for my money by going petrol. My logic follows: At the moment diesel is 14p / ltr more expensive than petrol = 63p more per gallon which really knocks the economy case on the head providing the petrol does do 40+ to the gallon. To fill up with diesel (10 Gals) is approx £56 To fill up with petrol is approx £50 I can get an extra gallon of petrol and do the same number of miles as a diesel for the same cost. I do a long journey of 115 motorway miles twice a week, would it be possible to get 40+ MPG on this run from the 1.8 petrol?? Thank you in advance - nig.j Oh - a second point does the honda have a duel mass fly wheel??