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Ferra · 04-11-2013, 08:08 AM

what are the pros and cons if I am looking for a car that's going to be driven 60,000km+ per year?

Assuming 60-70% highway driving and 30-40% city.
Hoping to keep the car for at least 4+ years (250,000km+)
Small compact car with excellent mileage and plenty of trunk storage space

I am leaning more toward diesel since I've always heard diesel engine are built to last for very high mileage (correct me if I am wrong)
Diesel is also better for highway driving, but the diff in fuel cost is probably not much

The only problem is there isn't much choice for diesel...The only two I know of are the Audi A3 TDI, and VW Golf/Wagon (Not looking for SUV, full-size sedan or 335d..etc).
On the other hand, there seems to be a dozen of hybrid vehicles in the market..

Any recommendations or comments?

04-11-2013, 08:08 AM	#1
Ferra I don't like cheese but I love milk! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van Posts: 1,980 Thanked 895 Times in 243 Posts Failed 105 Times in 49 Posts	Diesel or Hybrid? High mileage vehicle what are the pros and cons if I am looking for a car that's going to be driven 60,000km+ per year? Assuming 60-70% highway driving and 30-40% city. Hoping to keep the car for at least 4+ years (250,000km+) Small compact car with excellent mileage and plenty of trunk storage space I am leaning more toward diesel since I've always heard diesel engine are built to last for very high mileage (correct me if I am wrong) Diesel is also better for highway driving, but the diff in fuel cost is probably not much The only problem is there isn't much choice for diesel...The only two I know of are the Audi A3 TDI, and VW Golf/Wagon (Not looking for SUV, full-size sedan or 335d..etc). On the other hand, there seems to be a dozen of hybrid vehicles in the market.. Any recommendations or comments?