Perhaps we should have a poll?

I was also a fan for many years. One of the things that appealed back then was the relative simplicity - once you got a mechanically injected diesel going, there were no complicated electronics to make it break down!

I know they can be troublesome when they play up but for fuel economy and superior torque I love them. When I bought my 2015 diesel fiesta in 2016 I was seriously thinking about buying an eco boost because I was worried about diesel dpf but I’m glad I stuck with diesel. (So far, fingers crossed)

9 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Make me laugh when people moan about the smell of diesel filling...at least it only has to be done half as often as petrol filling!  

I'm still a massive diesel fan...  Tonnes of torque for a smooth & easy drive as well as much better MPG than an equivalent petrol.  If you burrow down into the bowels of the internet, I used to hate them based on nothing more than conditioning...before buying my first in 2011 and never looking back!  

They are a dying breed, majority of manufactures are now stating to discontinue them. If you are worried about fuel economy, get a Hybrid, just as good if not better.Leave diesel to the commercial sector where it is very well suited.

7 minutes ago, Hackney said:

They are a dying breed, majority of manufactures are now stating to discontinue them. If you are worried about fuel economy, get a Hybrid, just as good if not better.Leave diesel to the commercial sector where it is very well suited.

Hybrids aren't a smooth drive.  I know most people aren't fussed about that, but sadly it's a necessity for me.  I've got an MHEV Focus that I can't drive because of the jerky brake regen among other things.  Well aware I'm not the standard buyer though!!