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570 messages, Last post on Sep 06, 2009 at 6:25 PM
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My 2005 Acura TL was recently flooded and now I am looking for a replacement. With the gas prices going through the roof, I am looking for a sports/ classy car with excellent power and good gas/diesel milage. What advancements do the newer Bluetec offer over the pre-Bluetec vehicles? Is the price of diesel worth the investment over gas? I was thinking about Lexus, but their hybrid does not get the mpg hoped for. I appreciate your input. Thanks
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Replying to: roberts5 (Jun 09, 2008 1:03 pm) |
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I have a 2008 e 320 bluetec. I just turned 1000 miles on the odometer. It is a joy to drive! Plenty of power, smooth, QUIET, and so far great mileage. 26.4 average, 33 max on hwy at 60. ( with a/c) I normally drive 70-75, am getting 30-30.5mpg at that rate. I hope that it will increase as the mileage on the car increases as some of the other drivers are reporting. ULSD is everywhere in the midwest. I am paying about 9- 10 % more than premium- (all of my cars use premium) and am increasing by mileage 30-35 %- at worse 20% improvement in economy, at best 25%. I am very happy with the purchase.
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Replying to: johnza (Jun 23, 2008 6:52 pm) |
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Replying to: madmarlin (May 24, 2008 3:06 pm) Buy something you can drive, unless you like driving loan cars.
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Replying to: whitey9 (Jun 23, 2008 9:15 pm) I cannot think of a car that I would rather drive cross country. Plus nothing comes close for mileage in its class.
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Replying to: gagrice (Jun 24, 2008 4:11 am)  Don't pay any attention to what "he" says! I don't think he owns a MBZ diesel so how would he know?  He just joined a couple of days ago, and already has posted 7 postings, all negative no matter what the subject. Are you thinking of getting another late model MBZ diesel yourself? As a side note, what happened to the TDI? Why did you sell it?  
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Replying to: snaglepus (Jun 27, 2008 6:59 am) I do want to give the GL320 CDI another shot. The one I drove was used and the transmission would down shift when you let off the gas (diesel). It may have been a programming issue. That and the dealer wanted about $12k over MSRP with 12k miles. He did sell it so some folks are easier than I am. With the X5 35D coming on the market and the Q7 diesel there will be some choices for me soon. Overall I like driving my Sequoia. I would prefer the torque of a diesel and the MPG advantage. This filling every 350 miles is a joke with the Sequoia. PS I figured the guy for a troll. That usually gets rid of them. |
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I am thinking of renewing lease and moving from CDI to Blue Tec. I have overheard of problems with both BTEC and some Chrylser diesels more related to improper mixture of the low sulfur fuels at the local gas stations. I heard Chrysler is buying back vehicles. Has anyone with BTEC had a similar problem? Any recall or extensive warranty repairs? Appreciate your feedback.
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Replying to: hlcastelo (Jun 29, 2008 1:53 pm)
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