Diesel buying/owning. SWAP?

[AudiSport]

Hi guys,

My job is changing somewhat and I'm now going to have to do a lot more mileage.. Does anyone know just how many miles you have to do per year before a diesel car become cheaper to run? (taking into account tax/servicing and cost of diesel).

I currently own a 2001 A4 Saloon, 2.0L FSI. I've loved every minute of driving it and really don't want to part with it, but feel there may be some savings to be made if I swap to a diesel? I just hate buying and selling cars though..

Does anyone on here with a diesel fancy a change.. Swap for a 2.O FSI petrol? Blue, 72k with great spec. 17''s etc..

[Col]

I don't want to rub it in in any way or be overly obstropolous [sp] but...

I think you may find it hard to find any diesel owners who'll want to swap, for the exact same reason your looking to swap.

Good luck.

[AudiSport]

I don't want to rub it in in any way or be overly obstropolous [sp] but...

I think you may find it hard to find any diesel owners who'll want to swap, for the exact same reason your looking to swap.

Good luck.

Fair point. Thanks for the advice.

[skymaster]

You will have to be doing a fair few miles to make it worth it. I thought the 2.0 FSI was not that much of a guzzler to begin with. A TDI will certainly see an improvment in MPG but not a vast amount.

[devonutopia]

I suspect it will be around 15,000+ miles a year. I did over 30k last year but that did involve a couple of stints abroad, including a 2500 mile roadtrip to Prague.