[Sasha94]

Originally Posted by Adders

Hi All,

Thank you for your replies but few seem to be on topic.

Are DPF's the elephant in the room that no one wishes to talk about as most V40 owners have them!?

Why are petrol versions holding their price better than diesel?

Is it simply that there aren't that many about or do punters see diesels as expensive to run 2nd hand?

I'm not trying to rattle any cages I just would like to hear opinions from V40 owners not motoring journalist.

Hi, in answer to your question, yes all diesel V40's have a dpf, and unless you do long motorway journeys like I do in my 407 it isn't a good idea to buy a diesel. They are not as Eco as you think and they make some nasty emissions. I only have the 407 as I can't afford to change it; no point now as it cost me so little and does 700 miles a week.

Having had a 1.6 HDi in my 307 before my 407, I can tell you it is a good engine is comparison to the VAG and Vx diesels, but unless you're doing 20-30k a year of motorway work, why would you even consider a diesel? Also the 1.6 isn't the most reliable of engines and has been around for 10 years now (it's had a refresh now with half the valves taken away, but the basic design is the same)and lots of peeps have issues with really bad economy due to software updates etc.

You should find a T2 or T3 a better choice IMO of course