5th: Jeep Commander 4th: Chevy Corvette 3rd: Honda Accord Hybrid

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MikeMike

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what was this comparison? a fuel economy comparison.

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they also speculate, that the Vette, with DoD added could possibly surpass the Accord Hybrid for highway fuel economy:shocked:

anyways, not only was the TDi MUCH better than the Prius, it also used B20 which makes it THAT much better.

in conclusion
Diesel > Hybrid.
 
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ballmode

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What about a diseal hybrid? They dont mass produce those yet...

have the engine charge the battery...
 
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Those VW TDI Manual transmission Jettas are amazing. Good luck finding one used for a decent price - the high gas mileage means the resale value is way up. You might as well buy one new. I know a guy with one and he breaks 40mpg all the time.
 
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I have been thinking about one of those TDI jettas as we have a Ford Escort commuter car on its way out.

From what I have heard though, you cant get the diesel in California. Haven't looked into it yet.
 
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ballmode

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This was the worst comparison ever.

Plus you don't even buy the corvette for gas milage. Same with the Jeep. DURRRRRRR
 
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MikeMike

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Originally posted by: ballmode
This was the worst comparison ever.

Plus you don't even buy the corvette for gas milage. Same with the Jeep. DURRRRRRR
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they took cars fom just about every main segment... and compared.
 
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Yea sure with the way you see most people driving their vettes. Which is basically 5 under the speed limit regardless of traffic, and some punk kid who never lets off the throttle of the Accord Hybrid - then yea, they might match fuel economy ratings on the HW. Until then I'll call this "review" biased
 
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MikeMike

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Originally posted by: AMDZen
Yea sure with the way you see most people driving their vettes. Which is basically 5 under the speed limit regardless of traffic, and some punk kid who never lets off the throttle of the Accord Hybrid - then yea, they might match fuel economy ratings on the HW. Until then I'll call this "review" biased
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biased? in what way? the corvette paced, and the cars all followed at the same speed.

biased my ass.
 
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Originally posted by: Yreka
I have been thinking about one of those TDI jettas as we have a Ford Escort commuter car on its way out.

From what I have heard though, you cant get the diesel in California. Haven't looked into it yet.
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The VW doesn't require B20 if that's what you're talking about. I think California might have already made the complete switch to low sulfer diesel fuel too, I'm not sure if that will present a problem in the VW or not. They wouldn't be selling them there if you can't fuel them there.

I haven't priced a new TDI Jetta (not in the market to replace my truck, plus it'd be retarded to drop $25,000 on a car to save money at the pump with as little as I drive). I wonder if they're going for list because of the great mileage.
 
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Originally posted by: ballmode
This was the worst comparison ever.

Plus you don't even buy the corvette for gas milage. Same with the Jeep. DURRRRRRR
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You're right.. the EPA shouldn't even give them ratings. Let's stop advertising processor speed for computers meant for Word and Powerpoint too.. :confused:
 
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if a car fairy appeared right now and gave me a wish, i would wish for a Jetta TDI

or a passat TDI
or a bug TDI
well, it is a wish, so one of each would be cool
 
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Originally posted by: FoBoT
if a car fairy appeared right now and gave me a wish, i would wish for a Jetta TDI

or a passat TDI
or a bug TDI
well, it is a wish, so one of each would be cool
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You have low goals in life
 
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Strk

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Originally posted by: FoBoT
if a car fairy appeared right now and gave me a wish, i would wish for a Jetta TDI

or a passat TDI
or a bug TDI
well, it is a wish, so one of each would be cool
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I'd rather wish for all car companies to bring their diesel engines over. VW reliability makes me wish I could get a diesel Focus or Civic.
 
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Originally posted by: Strk
Originally posted by: FoBoT
if a car fairy appeared right now and gave me a wish, i would wish for a Jetta TDI

or a passat TDI
or a bug TDI
well, it is a wish, so one of each would be cool
Click to expand...

I'd rather wish for all car companies to bring their diesel engines over. VW reliability makes me wish I could get a diesel Focus or Civic.
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QFT. And I know what I'm talking about considering I know the lead mechanic, and 2 other mechanics, very well, who work at VW dealerships. VW has some of the worst reliability, I'd rather drive almost any American car then VW
 
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Originally posted by: FoBoT
if a car fairy appeared right now and gave me a wish, i would wish for a Jetta TDI

or a passat TDI
or a bug TDI
well, it is a wish, so one of each would be cool
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Heh, I think I would rather have the Vette. Realistically, one of those might be on the horizon in a year or so. I hope.
 
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