Thanks for the reply, my suspicion is not based on anything that I have read but not being sure how long these engines have been in existence, it made me wonder if anyone has done big miles with one.
I have been caught before with a huge cost to replace a DPF on a supposedly reliable VW after 75-80k. Equally I have bought, or driven, diesels since I can''t remember when, so spending a lot of money on a 3 cylinder petrol engine producing 180bhp makes me a little nervous.
After my VW experience I don't have much faith in a manufacturer admitting they have sold me a vehicle that wasn't fit for purpose.
In the old days (a couple of years ago) I would automatically just go for a 2 litre diesel for it's power, torque and ability to soak up the miles. Maybe I'm just being an old f*rt....
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