1 Year With a Diesel in 2026… Was It a Huge Mistake?
After 12 months and 15,500 miles with my 2017 Audi A5 diesel, it’s finally time to reveal the truth. Was buying a diesel in 2025 a mistake… or one of the smartest decisions I’ve made? In this long‑term ownership review, I break down: Real‑world MPG and fuel costs Diesel vs petrol running cost comparison How much AdBlue I actually used What it’s like living with a modern diesel every day The surprising reactions I got from people when they found out I bought a diesel Whether diesel still has a place on our roads in 2025 This isn’t theory. It’s not brochure numbers. It’s my real experience after a full year of motorway miles, short trips, traffic, long journeys and daily use. If you’re thinking about buying a diesel in 2025 — or you’re wondering whether diesel still makes sense today — this video will give you the honest, data‑driven answer. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Have you had similar reactions when people hear you drive a diesel? Do you think diesel still makes sense, or is it time to move on? To get your Ottocast Mini Cube click in the link below, and don't forget to use the discount code / promo code MB10 https://www.ottocast.com/products/ott... If you are new to Mdrives, I love cars, videography, road trips and traveling. I create car reviews, beautiful road trip vlogs, and other videos related to cars. I travel in my BMW M2 a lot. Some of my road trips are local within UK, including many trips to Scotland and Highland, as well as visiting Wales and National Parks in England like Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and North Pennies. Every year I also take my car abroad. I already visited Norway and took my car to the Arctic Circle, I visited best road and best passes in Alps, I also explored amazing roads in France and Spain in Pyrenees. So if you are looking for a road trip inspiration or help with planning your next road trip, you will find my videos very useful. I also post some car diy to help you maintain your vehicle. I hope you will like my videos and subscribe to see more exciting content which I release every Friday at 4pm UK time. #ottocast #ottocastminicube #carplay #androidauto #automotive #lifestyle #diesel #carbuying #cartips #cartest #minicube
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