Reply To: I’ve never owned a petrol, what’s it like?

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    The main differences are MPG and torque available. You’ll have to get used to using much more power to pull away and later gear changes.  I doubt you ever get past 3000rpm normally driving diesel, you’ll probably be changing gear at 4-5000 rpm now, and using more fuel.

     

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