Read This Before Buying a Hybrid/Diesel/Electric

[DevilGirl]

The arguement that I feel I must point out at this time is in regards to a diesel. I own a 2009 Yaris Hatch. My fiance owns a 2009 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI (diesel). We obtain relatively comparative fuel efficiency. But here's the biggest difference and why I would still consider diesel, despite the fuel cost being $0.20 to $0.40 higher than 87 octane:

The Jetta Sportwagon is a lot larger than the Yaris is. The Jetta Sportwagon also has significantly more power.

For a vehicle being larger and with better performance (helps greatly when having to merge on a highway), while still getting the fuel efficiency of the tiny car, I'd say that's worth the extra $8,000 to $10,000 more in purchase price and the higher fuel cost.

Granted, this also depends upon your needs and whether you can manage with the smaller car. For us, the Yaris works great for my commuter car (minimum of 100 miles a day). And we use the Jetta Sportwagon as the family car. The family is small for now (myself, my fiance, his mom, and our large pup - Weimaraner), but will be growing in a year or 2. Us, a baby, stroller, and a dog? Yeah, that doesn't work too well in the Yaris.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

The arguement that I feel I must point out at this time is in regards to a diesel. I own a 2009 Yaris Hatch. My fiance owns a 2009 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI (diesel). We obtain relatively comparative fuel efficiency. But here's the biggest difference and why I would still consider diesel, despite the fuel cost being $0.20 to $0.40 higher than 87 octane:

The Jetta Sportwagon is a lot larger than the Yaris is. The Jetta Sportwagon also has significantly more power.

For a vehicle being larger and with better performance (helps greatly when having to merge on a highway), while still getting the fuel efficiency of the tiny car, I'd say that's worth the extra $8,000 to $10,000 more in purchase price and the higher fuel cost.

Granted, this also depends upon your needs and whether you can manage with the smaller car. For us, the Yaris works great for my commuter car (minimum of 100 miles a day). And we use the Jetta Sportwagon as the family car. The family is small for now (myself, my fiance, his mom, and our large pup - Weimaraner), but will be growing in a year or 2. Us, a baby, stroller, and a dog? Yeah, that doesn't work too well in the Yaris.

The price difference is getting less between diesel and gas, so that works in your favor. BUYING a diesel vehicle new probably wouldnt as long as you already own one.