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Originally Posted by philtrick123
Hi all, sorry to mess up a thread thats talking about existing orders. Unfortunately my humble salary can't stretch to a 35d, so I'm pondering either the 2.0d or the 3.0d. From what I've read the 3.0d (and 3.5d) get metalic paint and auto as standard (but not much more). So unless I'm misreading prices, I'll have to pay a £4k uplift (over a metalic & auto 2.0d) to go from a 2.0d to 3.0d, can anyone confirm if the extra power is worth it. Will the 3.0d hold it's value as much as 2.0d, or will I lose the extra £4k over the 2 or 3 years I keep the car?
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I have the same question when I got mine. Originally had the 2.0 on order but upgraded to the 3.0 and don't regret it. Insurance was only 50 more and fuel economy is about the same, I get 40ish. Once you factor in the 5 - 8% dealer discount that seems to be on offer and then spread the cost over the 3 years you a looking at under a 5er a day, not allowing for a better trade in price. You know you want to, get the 3.0 and be
