Would you buy a new diesel car?

[cjmillsnun]

You should be able to change gear less in a diesel powered car as the torque is higher. On my 1.9 diesel Golf I reckoned to have it in 5th by 20 mph.

True enough, however too low revs isn't good if you have a DPF.

 

[D365]

You should be able to change gear less in a diesel powered car as the torque is higher. On my 1.9 diesel Golf I reckoned to have it in 5th by 20 mph.

I still wouldn't want to drive it under 1000 revs, but I've found that going uphill I don't need to change down in order to keep up speed.

 

[chorleyjeff]

You should be able to change gear less in a diesel powered car as the torque is higher. On my 1.9 diesel Golf I reckoned to have it in 5th by 20 mph.

Ah. So it is you at the front of the queue.

 

[GB]

Whether you drive a petrol or a diesel I don't think labouring an engine is good for anyone...certainly not good for your engine or clutch.

 

[gazthomas]

Whether you drive a petrol or a diesel I don't think labouring an engine is good for anyone...certainly not good for your engine or clutch.

My last two diesels have been dual clutch automatics. They can change gear far better than I can