Diesel cars... what is there?
- Thread starter Jumpem
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I was going to suggest Jeep Liberty as an option, as the only others I know of are the Veedubs.... I actually would like a TDI, but I still don't think they are reliable enough.
CrackRabbit
Lifer
- Mar 30, 2001
- 16,642
- 62
- 91
Yeah, I knew about the trucks, but they aren't the best commuter vehicles. I do wish Ford, Chevy, or Dodge would offer the top of the line diesel in one of their smaller trucks.
Why do you want Diesel?
It's like $0.30 more per gallon than the premium gasoline here where I'm at....
It's like $0.30 more per gallon than the premium gasoline here where I'm at....
Better fuel economy, a TDI golf can easily get 45 mpg highway. And you can be cool and invest in biodiesel.
edit: what Phil said.
Diesel VW's seem to get 40-50mpg.
It's a bit under what 93 is here, and that's what I fill my cars with now.
funboy6942
Lifer
- Nov 13, 2001
- 15,309
- 393
- 126
Bio-diesel is where its going to be at. Going to BK ording up some food and fuel from the fryers.
Pliablemoose
Lifer
- Oct 11, 1999
- 25,195
- 0
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The Liberty's MPG sucks big time, I don't think it even breaks into the 30's.
As far as high MPG diesels, VW Golf & Jetta are the only players, but there are some problems with them.
-no more legendary reliability because of the electronic engine control systems (on top of the whole crappy VW quality issues)
-they require synthetic oil (diesel spec) and oil changes are a bitch (can you say $50 at the dealership? cuz Jim Bob's oil & lube won't touch them)
-Hard to get a deal because everyone wants one.
The big 3 all say they're bringing out 1/2 ton diesel pickups in the net few years, current diesel engines are too heavy for a 1/2 ton truck.
Honda has a diesel Accord in the UK, look for it in a couple of years. I'm a diesel fanboy and the idea of a Honda diesel is pretty exciting.
Best bet right now is a conventional gas car, like a Civic with a MT, IMHO.
As far as high MPG diesels, VW Golf & Jetta are the only players, but there are some problems with them.
-no more legendary reliability because of the electronic engine control systems (on top of the whole crappy VW quality issues)
-they require synthetic oil (diesel spec) and oil changes are a bitch (can you say $50 at the dealership? cuz Jim Bob's oil & lube won't touch them)
-Hard to get a deal because everyone wants one.
The big 3 all say they're bringing out 1/2 ton diesel pickups in the net few years, current diesel engines are too heavy for a 1/2 ton truck.
Honda has a diesel Accord in the UK, look for it in a couple of years. I'm a diesel fanboy and the idea of a Honda diesel is pretty exciting.
Best bet right now is a conventional gas car, like a Civic with a MT, IMHO.
I didn't even mean 1/2 ton diesels, although that'd be cool. I was implying putting a large displacement diesel in a Colorado/Ranger/Dakota.
Heh, if you DO get a Diesel anything, find your local truckstop that you can run a tab at. Diesel is cheaper there than at street level stations and they'll bill you monthly instead of having to take your lashings on a regular basis.
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