A few more questions... bit more techy this time...

[Llanigraham]

How do I add my name to the 1.8 tsi register? I collected my new Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI yesterday, having driven a diesel Octy on test drive. I reasoned that the improved refinement (wonderful engine), good performance and flexibility, initial £1600 saving and absence of DPF, DMF, worries made the petrol the better choice for me. I've only driven it in appalling conditions so far, but I'm happy up to now. I believe that when the DPF etc issues become more widely known, the residuals may swing the other way. I would not like to keep a DPF car beyond the warranty perios, as a total failure would probably wipe out the savings made in driving the (much) noisier diesel. I believe that modern diesel engines are being ruined in the quest for lower emissions after a period of quantum improvements. I base this view on a lot of research that most people don't bother with, hence the current popularity of diesel cars. Time will tell.

I think they are on about the YETI register!!