I fancy a 2.0 VVT

[IainMW]

As much as I like my dCi I am concerned about the longer term repair costs of any modern common rail diesel. Mine has so far been 100% reliable but now it's out of warranty any bills are mine

Modern petrol engines are just as expensive to maintain and repair, and as long as you service a Diesel when it needs it you should have no problems. Having driven Diesels for the past 13 years I could not go back to a petrol, I had a Laguna 2.0 as a hire car a few years ago and boy was it thirsty!
If you only do short journeys and a low mileage each year, a Diesel will still make more sense.

[Mat]

road tax is a bit expensive imo

I think the 2.0l is the same tax band tho is it not? Mine is £190 a year

[kmarty]

I think the 2.0l is the same tax band tho is it not? Mine is £190 a year

Not everywhere. For example in CZ is it approx. (maybe DEEJAY1976 have it similar):
under 1000 ccm - £103,58
1001-1350 ccm - £123,90
1351-1850 ccm - £164,67
1851-2500 ccm - £251,01
over 2500 ccm - £353,93

BTW. This is one of reasons why I have not 2.0l

[IainMW]

Have a look at this WW, it should give you all the info you need?
https://www.renault.co.uk/CVDPricesAndData.aspx?mi=1084
and this
https://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 011289.pdf

[L33SA]

225s are not that much more expensive to run! Not for what they are anyway. Weve got a 1.6 and a 225 and although the 225 likes petrol a bit more its so worth it!!

Dunno about the 2.0 like but the chances of any of them gettin nicked are just the same

[Meg_&_Anne]

we have a 2.0, performance is fairly good although it is due for a service now. engine is smooth and has been very reliable so far and i average around 30mpg from it.

[glen290]

I have a 2.0l vvt and love it, economy is roughly around 30-33 mpg and pulls well through all the gears.
Just had a 54000 service on it, (its on 47k now), and runs like a dream.
Next thing to do on mine is to source a decent set of half (or full leather) seats and some 17" alloys for a reasonable price.