{"id":12288,"date":"2025-12-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:55:14","slug":"top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micksgarageblog.org\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Diesels Worth Hanging On To"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">British motorists are currently being encouraged to trade their old diesel cars for low-emissions models with scrappage schemes offered by the biggest manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Renault and VW have all recently launched scrappage incentives offering discounts of anything between \u00a31,000 and \u00a38,000 off a new, more efficient car when you hand over an older pre Euro 5-emissions vehicle registered before the end of 2009. But there are some diesels built before 2010 that you should cling onto, just because they are that good.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">While the value of some used diesel cars might be in decline, there are some &#8216;performance&#8217; diesels that are still great &#8211; even by today&#8217;s standards &#8211; and could potentially rise in value. We&#8217;ve identified 10 diesels\u00a0that we think could be worth more in the future than they are now. If you own one of the cars listed below we think you could have a future classic on your hands and you might want to consider keeping them on roads rather than panic selling or trading them in as part of the industry-wide scrappage schemes being offered by manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Some old and decrepit diesels clearly need putting out of their misery. Others, however, deserve preserving as examples of pure automotive brilliance. &#8216;Every time a\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/money\/cars\/article-4833864\/Car-scrappage-schemes-explained-compared.html\">new scrappage scheme<\/a>\u00a0comes into play, we also see some really iconic, and often rare, cars disappearing from UK roads. For many car enthusiasts, it\u2019s a sad thing. And there are many diesels which absolutely deserve to be nurtured, pampered and repaired, not crushed to oblivion.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Here\u2019s our pick of the die hard diesels:<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/335d_f7f219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/> The BMW 335d was a stealth car, looking like any conventional 3 Series saloon or Touring estate but packed 282bhp and could sprint to 62mph in 6 seconds     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"imageCaption\">1. BMW 335d E90 (2006 onwards)<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Boasting what was the most powerful diesel engine BMW sold in the UK, the 335d is very fast, but also usable on a daily basis. Its rear-wheel-drive, and available in a touring version too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/vw-touareg-v10-r50_a2ccee.jpg\" alt=\"VW Touareg V10 R50\" width=\"1040\" height=\"585\" \/> The big V10 Touareg boasted a potent 345bhp &#8211; more than enough for a large family SUV     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"imageCaption\">2. VW Touareg V10 R50 (2008 onwards)<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">This is the ultimate \u2018sleeper\u2019 &#8211; a car with high performance but an unassuming exterior. And what car enthusiast woulnd\u2019t want a V10! There\u2019s 345bhp from a 5 litre V10 might not sound a lot but 850nm of torque sure is. That\u2019s more than most trucks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12292 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/jaguar-xf-sdv6_ff707b.jpg\" alt=\"Jaguar XF SDV6\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" \/> This Jaguar XF has more kudos than an equivalent BMW or Mercedes and ideal for long distance journeys     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\">\u00a0Jaguar XF SDV6 275 (2009 onwards)<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">A luxury mile-muncher that\u2019s starting to become affordable as depreciation kicks in. It\u2019s also cooler than a BMW 5 series or Mercedes-Benz E class.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/peugeot-rcz-hdi_ab9bcb.jpg\" alt=\"Peugeot RCZ HDi\" width=\"824\" height=\"457\" \/> The RCZ is a rare sight on UK roads, and diesel models are in small numbers. That could result in appreciating values     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"imageCaption\">Peugeot RCZ HDi (2009 onwards)<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Despite the stunning design and reasonable reviews it&#8217;s a rare occurrence to see an RCZ on the roads, especially a diesel one, which means in a few years time it could be fast-tracked into the ranks of future classics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/alfa-159-sportwagon-2.4-jtdm_310490.jpg\" alt=\"Alfa 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/> The 2.4-litre diesel had 210bhp and enough grunt to go from 0 to 60mph in 8.1 seconds &#8211; and just look at it!     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mol-para-with-font mol-style-medium mol-style-bold\">Alfa 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM (2007 onwards)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Why would you keep this diesel Alfa? Looks, plain and simple. Designed by Giugiaro, in \u2018Sportwagon&#8217; &#8211; aka estate &#8211; version, these things look epic, with the right wheels, roof bars and tan leather trim.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\"><\/div>\n<p>     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/vw-golf-gtd_672570.jpg\" alt=\"VW Golf GTD\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/> Quite simply, the Golf GTD is a GTi without the extortionate fuel bills     <\/div>\n<div class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mol-para-with-font mol-style-medium mol-style-bold\">VW Golf GTD (2009 onwards)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The Golf is the perfect everyday car. The GTD is the diesel version of the GTI and is virtually as quick. paired with the DSG box it&#8217;s a fast, fun, practical tool you&#8217;d happily drive every day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/alpina-d3-bi-turbo_de82ca.jpg\" alt=\"Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo\" width=\"1700\" height=\"956\" \/> This is one car ripe for a good return, purely because they are so rare. Alpina has been making racier BMWs for years, and this is one of the better recent products     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mol-para-with-font mol-style-medium mol-style-bold\">Alpina D3\u00a0Bi-Turbo (2008 onwards)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Alpina variants of quick Beemers are just cool &#8211; always have been, always will be. The D3 is also available in Saloon or Touring models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/skoda-fabia-vrs_e3b57b.jpg\" alt=\"Skoda Fabia VRS\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" \/> This was one of the first diesel-powered hot hatches. At the time that was not a cool thing &#8211; and it was a Skoda to boot &#8211; but even by today&#8217;s standards this is one quick little motor     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mol-para-with-font mol-style-medium mol-style-bold\">Skoda Fabia VRS (2003 onwards)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">When the Fabia VRS was first launched it was only available in diesel format, coming with a 1.9 litre mill. As standard, it\u2019ll produce 130bhp but with a remap you\u2019ll get an extra 40bhp. One the great, unsung hot-hatches available with a distinctive cream and black leather interior.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/audi-a4-avant_83e0a9.jpg\" alt=\"audi a4 avant\" width=\"950\" height=\"580\" \/> A diesel engine developed on track and slotted into a family saloon &#8211; the Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro is a wonderful Jekyll and Hyde vehicle     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mol-para-with-font mol-style-medium mol-style-bold\">Audi A4 B7 3.0 TDi Quattro (2005 onwards)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">A race-bred performance diesel, this Audi\u2019s 3.0 litre engine gives the B7 some serious grunt while making it perfect as an every day commuter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">\n<div class=\"mobile-gallery-icon\">     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagetin.com\/images\/micksgarage-ie\/421a2477-0\/mini-cooper-1.6d_76afff.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Cooper 1.6D\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/> Fondly remembered as the &#8216;Dooper&#8217;, the diesel Cooper added more fuel efficiency without taking away any of the driving enjoyment     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-3zJLP vertical-2XJd5\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mol-para-with-font mol-style-medium mol-style-bold\">Mini Cooper 1.6D (2007 onwards)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The \u2018Dooper\u2019 is cheap, fun, economical while also boasting excellent handling. There\u2019s a satisfying gear change, too. In standard form you get 112bhp, but it\u2019s simple to remap to create 140bhp, which is ample power in such a small package.<\/p>\n<p>  This article by Rob King &amp; Rob Hull\u00a0first appeared in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/money\/cars\/article-4899586\/The-10-older-diesel-cars-shouldn-t-replace.html\">MailOnline<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 10 Diesels Worth Hanging On To<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1901],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-motoring-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top 10 Diesels Worth Hanging On To - The Filter Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/micksgarageblog.org\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Top 10 Diesels Worth Hanging On To\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Top 10 Diesels Worth Hanging On To\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/micksgarageblog.org\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Filter Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-22T07:55:14+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"The Filter Blog Team\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"The Filter Blog Team\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"The Filter Blog Team\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/80eb1fc10f37196ea99491bd7ba63323\"},\"headline\":\"Top 10 Diesels Worth Hanging On To\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-22T07:55:14+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":918,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.imagetin.com\\\/images\\\/micksgarage-ie\\\/421a2477-0\\\/335d_f7f219.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Motoring News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\\\/#respond\"]}],\"copyrightYear\":\"2025\",\"copyrightHolder\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/micksgarageblog.org\\\/top-10-diesels-worth-hanging-on-to\\\/\",\"name\":\"Top 10 Diesels Worth Hanging On To - 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