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#77 of 83 Re: the wait for a diesel rubicon [diesel4x4] by flash11 Feb 09, 2008 (4:40 am)
Replying to: diesel4x4 (Jun 19, 2007 10:49 am) Hello guys , It is nice to see your enthusiasm.    I am a happy 05' Liberty 2.8 L Diesel owner.3 yrs old.Now enjoying the 31mpg Average , and 5000 lb towing capacity. I am an employee of Chrysler and have been actively emailing our CEO's on our employee only "dashboard anywhere"website about this very subject .   Like me there is a following on this.We Jeep owners are very passionate about our products. We have debating with CEO's for 3 yrs now, on the viability of marketing the diesel options in our produucts. I believe very soon your dreams will come.  Initially it was the emission standards were holding us back. but with a little encouragement about incorperating the "blue tec" technology into them.Now it is viable. When the Liberty,and Gr.cherrokee, sold like "hot cakes" ,this statistic surpirised the big boys. Don't worry it is coming. As Gas stays high ,and the $10,000 hybred batteries don't last more than 3 yrs, and can't tow,with no power, Diesel is a given. Especially now that VW ,Mercedes, are launching their little SUV's with Diesel options. , the big 3 will have no choice but to answer with their versions as well.   As the new Super fuels become available, Bio Diesel, and European High Cetane Diesel Fuel, the emissions will be drastically reduced, and make a diesel optiion market feasable. The problem is we don't have a mass producer of engines to produce more than 100,000 engines a year..yet..this drives the price of the engine down. this is a dilema ,because at present an engine will add, more than $2000 to the price of the vehicle which most are not ready to spend.   but as fuel stays high more people will look for alternatives. and most Americans especially woman who are working professionals, who make up 50% of the SUV market as surveyed don't care about mileage,just safety,and options instead. There are other stumbling blocks , like the taxing and price of Diesel fuel being high . But what will help our cause is poeple getting involved and educating the public about clean diesel engine tecnology. I personally drive around with a custom painted spare wheel cover on the back of my diesel Liberty, touting the mileage,storage capacity and towing capacity, which VW doesn't have. In Canada where gas is $5/gallon,You better believe ,I have had great reactions from alot of people here.And I am planning on emailing a video on the reactions of my jeep to our fearless leaders. Well guys keep up the hopes..it is coming...   lightnin...
#78 of 83 Diesels for Europe but Bollucks to the USA by wolfpak Jul 09, 2008 (5:00 pm)
Okay just FYI, the 3 yr hybrid battery life thing is total bullsh1t.   Anyway, here's my real point. I need a new car now. I don't want to wait 3 years to get what I need/want. Or to buy a car now that still leaves me feeling like the little guy in prison then have to take Big Mike's lovin again in 3 years when American car makers finally decide to stop jamming us.   Jeep 2007 Eco 4x4 of the year in Europe per their own UK site, not even available here. Go MOPAR!   My 2 pennies. Replies to this message: wolfpak (Jul 10, 2008 2:25 am)
#79 of 83 Re: Diesels for Europe but Bollocks to the USA [wolfpak] by wolfpak Jul 10, 2008 (2:25 am)
Replying to: wolfpak (Jul 09, 2008 5:00 pm) http://www.jeep.co.uk/news/greenaward.html
#80 of 83 Re: Liberty CRD into Wrangler [jay50] by matt1320 Jul 14, 2008 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: jay50 (May 12, 2006 2:30 pm) After owning a '92 YJ and a '00 TJ, I would purchase a diesel Wrangler variant. I have sent a few e-mails to DC asking about US availability of such a vehicle, and received the typical corporate/political beat-around-the-bush BS answers. It is no wonder that Chrysler is circling the drain. They don't offer products that people want, and don't care to listen to customers. People want real changes, not free doo-dad's or gimmicks. If a CRD engine has been successfully engineered into the JK/J8 for the European/African market, then don't reinvent the wheel, just make it meet EPA and DOT specs and get it to market. They also need to ensure that Dealerships/Service Centers straighten up and fly right. Today, nobody has the spare time or money to deal with less than excellent customer service. Not free coffee or news papers, just fix the problem right the first time, no BS. End of rant.
#81 of 83 Diesel Jeep by boyvan Jul 20, 2008 (7:12 pm)
I spend approx 2 hours in rush hour everyday. I am also interested in Jeep Rubicon so that i can spend my weekends outdoor. Only if Jeep Rubicon had a Diesel engine I would have definitely bought one. My other alternative is buy a Jeep for the weekends and keep my 4 Cyl for weekdays but the problem is I don't want to keep 2 cars because of various reasons, insurance being one (BC, Canada).   So Jeep people, if you are reading this (in case you didn't know), there is a huge market out there for Diesel engines and Jeeps. So if you combine the two guess what do you get? LOTS OF REVENUE. So put one Cherokee Diesel engine in Wrangler or Rubicon too.
#82 of 83 Re: TJ Turbo Diesel [cdrahos] by veejaz Aug 06, 2008 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: cdrahos (Jun 26, 2007 11:01 pm) I'm interested in the adapter to the tranny and which starter do you use? Replies to this message: 4ncurnc (Oct 27, 2008 9:32 am)
#83 of 83 Re: Mopar Diesel by 4ncurnc Oct 27, 2008 (9:32 am)
Replying to: veejaz (Aug 06, 2008 7:12 pm) here is an article I found on Mopar working on a diesel in a box. Even if it has to come from Mopar and I have to pay someone to put it in for me it is certainly worth it. I would really like to see the 2010 Wrangler that is an EV have diesel with the EV (electric vehicle)   Mopar Diesel Link

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