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Replying to: ruking1 (Oct 07, 2008 12:20 pm) Using what measurement? We all know that CO2 is not classified as a pollutant. 2003 Jetta TDI Air Pollution Score: ZERO 2003 Camry Air Pollution Score: THREE (ten being highest) There is no "history which is required to be revised." |
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Replying to: larsb (Oct 07, 2008 6:29 am) kcram - Pickups Host |
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 06, 2008 4:44 pm) Scarcity. Supply and demand. Dealers are adding markup above MSRP on the TDI's at the very same time they are discounting the gasoline models below MSRP. There are major constraints on the supply of diesel engines and emissions components for the TDI. Also the engines and many of the emissions components are manufactured in Europe which creates currency issues when they are exported to North America. Previous to the current TDI, VW was limited on the number of diesels it could sell and still meet fleet averages for emissions. I don't know how many diesels the market can support as demand is still much higher than supply. |
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 07, 2008 5:01 am) .. ... Did it ever occur to you, to study the MTBE debacle ? .. ... Did it ever occur to you, to study the facts about tetra-ethyl lead, especially the cover-up, of of the toxicity, right from the beginning, in the nineteen twenties.
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Replying to: roland3 (Oct 08, 2008 5:13 am) |
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See this: DRIVES: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid I have been looking for a diesel hybrid but not one for $100,000 My Gosh !!! A claimed combined city/highway average of 30 mpg betters that of the S350 by 7 mpg, yielding a gain of 165 miles in range. Equally impressive is the CO2 rating, which, at 190 grams per kilometer, betters that of its gasoline-only sibling by 57 grams per kilometer. |
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Local prices RUG $3.79 PUG $4.05 D2 $3.77 |
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Gasser sales CRAS?HING.... MY 08, 14 M projected when 16.1-16.4 M normally will do!!??? (Slight to massive discounting) Diesels..... can't get enough!!!! (MSRP and above?)
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Audi, Partner When it comes to performance diesels, Audi is king. Its R10 TDI sportscar is tearing up race tracks across the globe, while the R8 supercar will get V12 diesel power in 2010. However, you won’t have to wait that long to get a first taste of the 6.0-litre powerplant, as it appears in the firm’s flagship Q7 SUV in January. That means the monster seven-seater not only has the biggest diesel engine available in a production car, but also the most powerful by some margin. As well as using the R8’s motor, the Q7 benefits from technology found in the R10 Le Mans car. The performance statistics are as impressive as its heritage, too. The 6.0-litre V12 delivers 493bhp, and the torque output is an enormous 1,000Nm! These figures mean the two-and-a-half tonne SUV manages to accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds – and it feels even faster than that! Turn the key, and the V12 lets out a deep rumble comparable to a petrol V8. And with all 1,000Nm of torque available from as low as 1,750rpm, even the lightest prod of the accelerator results in instant thrust. Due to the huge amount of power available, the needle of the rev counter seems to hit the limiter in no time, resulting in the need for constant gearchanges using the six-speed Tiptronic auto. The manic Q7 isn’t without its faults, though. Turning into corners with any speed betrays its weight, and grip suffers as a result. The steering doesn’t inspire much confidence, either, as it lacks feel. The ride, however, is smooth and comfortable. Inside, it’s hard to fault the luxurious cabin. The driving position is high, commanding and comfortable, with well placed switchgear and first-rate quality. All this luxury and performance comes at a premium, though. The V12 Q7 costs £96,295 – nearly twice the price of the V8 TDI model below it! It’ll certainly be exclusive, however, as Audi only plans to sell 40 in the UK.
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Replying to: ruking1 (Oct 09, 2008 7:07 am) Diesels - a whole ONE affordable car available !!!! Woo-Hoo !!!! |
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