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I would like to buy a premium small family car and had decided on a 118D until I read the letter "Recharge of the light brigade " in the Telegraph.
My usage would typically be short school runs, occasional days out and holidays. My annual mileage is less then 10K.
I chose the 118d for being good to drive, economical with good green credentials and hopefully reliable in the long term.
I also considered the Audi A3 Sportback, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Toyota Prius.
What would you advise?
My usage would typically be short school runs, occasional days out and holidays. My annual mileage is less then 10K.
I chose the 118d for being good to drive, economical with good green credentials and hopefully reliable in the long term.
I also considered the Audi A3 Sportback, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Toyota Prius.
What would you advise?
Asked on 14 March 2011 by chrisjackson
Answered by
Honest John
Not a diesel with a particulate filter. Better a small petrol turbo such as a VAG 1.4TSI 122.
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