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#13796 of 14582 Re: Direct injection news [volkov] by rsholland Feb 23, 2009 (11:41 am)
Replying to: volkov (Feb 23, 2009 11:37 am) There was a time when DOHC and 4-valves-per cylinder were considered too expensive to be found on economy cars; now those engineering features are everywhere, and in all price categories. The same will happen with DI I'm sure. Bob Replies to this message: amsbear (Feb 24, 2009 12:35 pm)
#13797 of 14582 Re: Diesel less than Premium! [ateixeira] by xwesx Feb 23, 2009 (11:42 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 23, 2009 10:28 am) Well, apples to oranges, but diesel in your zip is ten cents cheaper than regular unleaded here. As of yesterday morning, it was $2.499. I am not sure of the price of diesel, but it is still north of $3. I suspect around $3.20-$3.30.
#13798 of 14582 Re: Direct injection news [volkov] by volkov Feb 23, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: volkov (Feb 23, 2009 11:37 am) I should add to the above that VW does offer many different DI engines on many price sensitive models in Europe, just not in NA yet. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 24, 2009 1:12 pm)
#13799 of 14582 Re: Direct injection news [rsholland] by amsbear Feb 24, 2009 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Feb 23, 2009 11:41 am) Bob, Take a look at the Toyota Venza. The price point is in the Outback Limited range. http://www.toyota.com/venza/ Just reread the specs again and they mentioned Direct Ignition (not Injection)... sorry. Alan 98 OBW Ltd 160,000 miles.
#13800 of 14582 Re: Direct injection news [volkov] by ateixeira Feb 24, 2009 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: volkov (Feb 23, 2009 11:43 am) They have a high tech 1.4 TFSI, something like that. But...remember that VW slots itself at the high end of each price/size class.
#13801 of 14582 Re: Diesel less than Premium! [ateixeira] by p0926 Feb 24, 2009 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 23, 2009 10:28 am) Speaking of DC gas prices... was just there looking for a place to live and noted that the price for regular was almost identical to Phoenix's prices. However, here I can routinely find premium for only 20 cents more but in DC, the cheapest I saw it was for 30 cents extra. I read a while back that it only cost 8 cents extra to produce premium from the refinery so some ones making a hefty profit -Frank P.S. Juice & Bob - Sorry I didn't say hi but it was a quick trip. We'll be arriving for good on the first of April. Found a place to live near Mt Vernon. Replies to this message: rsholland (Feb 25, 2009 6:57 am) kyfdx (Feb 25, 2009 8:09 am) p0926 (Feb 25, 2009 2:14 pm) ateixeira (Feb 25, 2009 9:17 am)
#13802 of 14582 Re: Diesel less than Premium! [p0926] by rsholland Feb 25, 2009 (6:57 am)
Replying to: p0926 (Feb 24, 2009 7:50 pm) Great Frank. When you get settled in, juice you and I will have to get together. Oh, what's the reason for the move? Bob Replies to this message: kyfdx (Feb 25, 2009 8:09 am) p0926 (Feb 25, 2009 2:14 pm)
#13803 of 14582 Re: Diesel less than Premium! [rsholland] by kyfdx HOST Feb 25, 2009 (8:09 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Feb 25, 2009 6:57 am) *Oh, what's the reason for the move?* Running the new stimulus program?
#13804 of 14582 More on DI by rsholland Feb 25, 2009 (8:49 am)
http://www.motorauthority.com/europes-carmakers-show-off-four-cylinder-engines-w- - ith-v8-performance.html http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/gm-announces-new-line-of-ecotec-engines/ http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/01/06/detroit-2008-ford-ecoboost-gasoline-turb- o-direct-injection-engi/ I really think we'll see DI (combined with turbos) on most gas- and diesel-powered cars within the next few years. As you can see by the links above, manufacturers will likely be forced into using this technology in order to meet fuel mileage standards and keep customers happy with good power. Bob Replies to this message: xwesx (Feb 25, 2009 9:51 am) ateixeira (Feb 25, 2009 11:22 am) rsholland (Feb 25, 2009 12:19 pm) and 9 more...
#13805 of 14582 Re: Diesel less than Premium! [p0926] by ateixeira Feb 25, 2009 (9:17 am)
Replying to: p0926 (Feb 24, 2009 7:50 pm) At one point Colin said the wholesale price difference between regular and premium was just 3 pennies! Not sure if that's still true now.