2015 Ford Everest

[Tezza]

Originally Posted by new2ford

Diesels don't stack up financially in terms of WOL costs (of which fuel cost is only a small propertion). Ford used this argument for ages when trying the resist putting diesel in Territory but unfortunately the market thought only of fuel costs/range.

You have to own the vehicle for quite a few years to amortise the additional costs (upfront and ongoing) of diesel. If, for example, you compare the WOL costs of a diesel vs petrol Territory TX using the NRMA/RAC operating costs calaculator (which includes every input - service costs, depreciation etc etc), the diesel costs $43 a week in fuel compared to the petrol at $53 a week (using fuel prices prevailing at the time of survey), but the whole of life operating costs for both are the same at $251 a week.

I've searched other models in the past where the WOL costs for the petrol version is cheaper than the diesel version.

I'm impressed by modern diesel engines, but modern petrol engines have almost closed the gap on fuel economy and you don't get that rattle which I don't like. The feds greenhouse guide also shows better air pollution ratings for the petrol versions. Diesel has its roles, like that torque, but for ordinary driving I'd go for petrol.

There are a few things that get overlooked by this type of view, and each to there own, as we don't all think alike, however for me, the followings points have some relevance.....

- if I have made a decision to purchase a new car, then if I pay $40k for the petrol or an extra $3k ($43k) for the diesel, is not going to have a huge impact on me, as it is a one off cost that will be forgotten about in a month.
- the extended range and greater economy per tank of the diesel is something I will notice every time I fill up for the life of the car. Once the price of petrol and diesel stabilise again (if you think petrol is always going to be this cheap, your kidding yourself) the extra savings per week will be appreciated as it effects me EVERY WEEK.
- if you take the petrol v diesel territory, max Torque arrives at 3250rpm, and max kW arrives over 5000rpm for the petrol meaning for 90% of the cars life, the wife never gets to explore the cars capabilities unless she gives it a hard time (which she is not going to do.) In the diesel, every time she takes off from the lights max torque is available from 1800rpm which is why the car feels so effortless to drive and why she loves it. It's why diesel cars are better, and why electric cars will rock in 30 years time as the technology improves, as they make max torque from idle. Have a read about the tesla if you want to see what the future holds.....