"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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nightjar

"Hellraiser" wrote in message
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....and surely you can tell it's a
diesel by the rattling noise it makes?


In a Land Rover Defender, yes. In a one year old Mercedes, no.


Hmm. I take exception to that.


Any particular reason, or just on general principles? I have driven both
BTW, although I concede that, with the Mercedes, I was not driving one of
the cheap models.

Colin Bignell