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Replying to: alltorque (Jun 18, 2009 1:38 am) What is stupid, is the fact that all large SUVs in the USA are not diesel. The UK saw the potential to save fossil fuel and did not get in the way. Here the EPA, CARB, Congress and the lobbyist that own them have made a concerted effort to keep diesel SUVs out of our market. All you have to do is go test drive a new BMW X5 Diesel to be sold. I have not driven the Touareg or Q7 TDI yet. It would take the wind out of the sails of the crowd that bemoans our waste of fossil fuel. If a Mercedes diesel full size SUV gets 30 MPG out on the road it is about the same as a CamCord V6. Why would anyone want to drive a CamCord if they can get the same mileage in a solid SUV? |
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 17, 2009 5:30 pm) link title The 2010 Golf Turbo Diesel, would be my choice for a slightly smaller and sportier car, than the Jetta TDI, if I had to get "the next" car. If the rating systems are the same, the GTD gets combined "44 mpg" ( vs 34 mpg for the Jetta TDI) , AND has more hp & torque !! Since we get (so far) 39-45 mpg on the Jetta TDI, using similar ratios; I suspect we would have no issues getting 50.5 -58.21 mpg in the GTD, Golf Turbo Diesel.  less than 20k (MSRP), why get a Prius, that is app $7,270 more? D2 $ 2.75 per gal (current corner store price) will buy 2,643.64 gals *44 mpg = 116,320 miles of commuting.
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 18, 2009 7:10 am) |
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 15, 2009 8:08 pm) Past tense says it all. The 2010 model changes the rules. Setting the cruise on the highway and seeing 55 MPG as the result is the situation now. Slow down, the MPG can hit 60.
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Replying to: john1701a (Jun 19, 2009 3:16 am) I would totally agree with you, especially with a 2003 Jetta TDI. No cruise 75 mph with bursts to 80-85, sees 59 mph. A little more "frisky," 56 mpg. To keep with the flow of traffic on CA freeways, 50 mpg is a no brainer. When the Highway Patrol consistently passes you 80-85, you might be going a tad...slow. But not to worry. You can at your option, go 40-45 mph. You also can literally ( flip on your 4 way flashers) and (legally) go even slower (aka, rolling 2 lane (min) obstruction). They will literally pass you with a greater speed. To see 60 mpg is not hard. For me however, I risk road hypnosis. When you add to the bevy of fully loaded tractor trailers trying to make you their nose pieces... no appealing options. I am currently working on my 2nd 100,000 miles interval. I did have th change the tires at 112,300 miles. This is purely a swag, but I sense the "weak" clutch will far exceed the 400,000 miles best guess average estimate. Fuel mileage above the current standards 27 mpg and 22 mpg defacto, have clearly been completely and utterly meaningless. If it were meaningful, (among hosts of other things) Prius' would be selling in far greater volume and percentage of total vehicle fleet than it has for the last 8 years that I know of. They would have literally not severely limit to outright outlawed diesels getting 50 mpg . I am glad you agree again,.... in the future.... ..."I suspect we would have no issues getting 50.5 -58.21 mpg in the GTD, Golf Turbo Diesel. less than 20k (MSRP), why get a Prius, that is app $7,270 more? D2 $ 2.75 per gal (current corner store price) will buy 2,643.64 gals *44 mpg = 116,320 miles of commuting."... This is a virtual apples to oranges comparison also: pocket rocket vs banana slug. So how much to B/E from $7,270 51 mpg vs 59 mpg? Keep in mind the VW POLO might be coming in 2010/2011 60 mpg and even less than 20k... Again.... So... how much to B/E from even more than $7,270 60 mpg vs 59 mpg? As an op/ed since you post continually on the diesel thread, you don't see 50 state legal diesels as the .... enemy. BUT... I could be wrong!!?? |
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 18, 2009 7:10 am) |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jun 19, 2009 10:53 am) 
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Anyone know how the 335d has been selling? If anyone has talked to a dealer, even some word-of mouth from your local dealer would be interesting. Just curious since I haven't seen any on the road in my area. If it is selling, awesome. I'm still contemplating the 335d for my next vehicle, but I'd be nervous buying something that only a few hundred examples exist in the US as a one-off model year.
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Replying to: bigmclargehuge (Jun 20, 2009 6:59 am) But If you like the BMW 335 I and the BMW brand, I would not hesitate on the D version. The twin Turbo diesel with 405 # ft of torque is just a fantastic diesel example. It makes road cruising just effortless. |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jun 19, 2009 10:53 am) The Skoda line-up on the Polo floorpan/mechanicals comprises : Fabia Hatch, Fabia Estate, Roomster and Yeti, (about to be launched). All with a choice of , (usually), 3 x gasser and 3 x diesel engines). Roomster is a Honda Fit competitor for interior space/practicality but with diesel options. Next up come the Octavia Hatch and Octavia Estate, based on the Golf - but bigger.............same TDi's, though. Last in line is the Superb, based on a larger-than Passat floorplan with rear leg room you will simply not believe, (more like Audi A8 than Passat), but at Passat pricing.............and an ultra-frugal 1.4TSI gasser if you want; plus the usual range of TDI's. Oh, and a definitely not-frugal 3.6 V6 gasser. Skoda UK From SEAT, the Ibiza range is Polo-based, Altea range is Golf-based, Exxeo is Audi A4-based and Alhambra shares a platform with the VW Sharan and previous Ford Galaxy. All the usual TDI's available. SEAT UK May be worth looking at the sites just to see what other parts of the VAG empire turn out. Both marques are cheaper than VW, SEAT are much more funky designs and Skoda have a reputation, (confirmed by JD Power), for quality, reliability and dealer service that is streets ahead of VW and Audi. Go figure, as they say. |
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