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I am looking to buy a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4 but do not know whether to go for a Petrol or Diesel.
I currently travel about 12,000 miles a year but this is through commutes which are longer than 10 minutes (30min) and on country roads and dual carriageways. I also do a number of longer journeys during the year.
I have been happy my previous diesel ford focus but for the last 10years but I need a new car as the costs have now become more than the car is worth to repair.
My first choice was the diesel but I have concerns over the particulate filter and how long they take to before the regeneration process is needed. Can you get caught out if you went from a more long distance commute to shorter journeys for a short period of time?
I currently travel about 12,000 miles a year but this is through commutes which are longer than 10 minutes (30min) and on country roads and dual carriageways. I also do a number of longer journeys during the year.
I have been happy my previous diesel ford focus but for the last 10years but I need a new car as the costs have now become more than the car is worth to repair.
My first choice was the diesel but I have concerns over the particulate filter and how long they take to before the regeneration process is needed. Can you get caught out if you went from a more long distance commute to shorter journeys for a short period of time?
Asked on 27 February 2013 by DJP2013
Answered by
Honest John
Petrol. The 1.4 diesel is a bit of a dog and now has a DPF. But if you insist on a diesel, go for the vastly better 1.6.
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