Yep, thats fair enough - horses for courses!

i guess you asked 2 questions in your topic then, the 2nd being "I never rule anyting out without balanced view so let hear it for why diesels are so good."

Something like that Beach.
If you say so mate.

I couldn't be bothered to read everyone's comments 'cos I'm sure tractors, dirty, noisy and slowly were mentioned in various postings!!!

I bought my first diesel nearly a year ago (Fiesta TDCi) and here's some things I've noticed/found out about diesels (forgive me if you've already mentioned them, see above)

- You can hold biting point even on a steep hill without pressing the accelerator at all.

- Setting off in 2nd isn't a problem if you're bone idle and can't be bothered to change down.

- Change up as quickly as possible. I change before 2000 rpm and get into 5th. As long as I'm doing more than 25mph stay in 5th.
And you'll accelerate just as fast as in a petrol - torque you see....

- If in traffic, stay in 1st/2nd and coast along. No need to press the accelerator.

- When going downhill change into 5th. No problems even if your crawling!!!

- Use the black pump at the petrol station. You'd be surprised at the number of people who put unleaded in!!!

- You can pretend to be a minicabber by keeping it in 5th all day (well, maybe not)