Is it worth buying a diesel?

Changing down from Volkswagen T4 Transporter and I will be doing fewer than 9,000 miles a year - would I be better off with petrol if you take the cost of fuel at the pump in to consideration?

Asked on 25 November 2011 by rosegarden

Answered by Honest John
Short term 1 - 3 years, no. Long term 1 - 8 years, yes.
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