Hi Gavin,
For me, diesels are the best all round engines for the mileage I do ~15k p.a. it gives me high performance when I need it, economy at all other times. BUT I don’t love my diesels cars, never have never will. They have no soul, no real emotion – rather they are just uber efficient at what they do. All I can muster is respect for the 330d, oh and a big smile when I come to fill it up!
Maybe I miss the 7k revs and the noise, those two things do get you involved in the driving experience and its why I do keep lusting for a fast petrol
Did see a A5 3.2 petrol this morning, that must be worth a looky? I do drive past a couple times a week mate, so if you want a run in mine happy to meet up so you can defo decide against a diesel, he he
Btw, still think the Rocco R will overwhelme the fwd….but hey that could be fun as well!