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#1 of 14 Volkswagon to add Hybrid/Diesel to lineup by jonpelu Feb 29, 2008 (7:46 am)
I have seen some articles floating around today that indicates that Volkswagon will be offering a hybrid diesel option to their vehicles. To keep costs down, they will be spreading the offering to the jetta and golf/rabbit derivitives. I am particulary interested in the posibility of a Tiguan hybrid diesel. Replies to this message: larsb (Feb 29, 2008 7:56 am) tpe (Feb 29, 2008 5:46 pm) gagrice (Mar 02, 2008 8:06 am) morey000 (Jun 26, 2008 7:38 am) and 3 more... mike91326 (Feb 29, 2008 1:54 pm)
#2 of 14 Re: Volkswagon to add Hybrid/Diesel to lineup [jonpelu] by larsb Feb 29, 2008 (7:56 am)
Replying to: jonpelu (Feb 29, 2008 7:46 am) All I can say is   "It's About Dang Time !!!!" Replies to this message: tpe (Feb 29, 2008 5:46 pm) gagrice (Mar 02, 2008 8:06 am) morey000 (Jun 26, 2008 7:38 am) 1stpik (Jun 27, 2008 5:40 am) and 1 more... coldcranker (Mar 14, 2009 9:02 am)
#3 of 14 Re: Volkswagon to add Hybrid/Diesel to lineup [jonpelu] by mike91326 Feb 29, 2008 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: jonpelu (Feb 29, 2008 7:46 am) While they're at it how about making it a plug in? Think of it, a hybrid with a small clean diesel that can be plugged in. Puts a smile on my face as gas/diesel heads to $4 a gal.
#4 of 14 Re: Volkswagon to add Hybrid/Diesel to lineup [larsb] by tpe Feb 29, 2008 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Feb 29, 2008 7:56 am) I have nothing against diesel but it will be interesting to see if the people buying these vehicles will feel compelled to justify their purchases based upon some cost analysis. I've followed plenty of threads where hybrid buyers are pretty much beat up over their decision not making financial sense. Well I'm assuming these diesels will have a price premium and where I live diesel fuel costs more than premium gas. So when these diesels hit the market let's do the same analysis. I suspect some people will buy these diesels simply because they like diesels, regardless of the payback. I can understand that. What would puzzle me is if some of these same people couldn't understand why someone would buy a hybrid. Replies to this message: gagrice (Mar 02, 2008 8:06 am) morey000 (Jun 26, 2008 7:38 am) 1stpik (Jun 27, 2008 5:40 am) morey000 (Jun 27, 2008 1:36 pm) coldcranker (Mar 14, 2009 9:02 am)
#5 of 14 Re: Volkswagon to add Hybrid/Diesel to lineup [tpe] by gagrice Mar 02, 2008 (8:06 am)
Replying to: tpe (Feb 29, 2008 5:46 pm) Give me a diesel or an EV. I do not want some kluged up hybrid with 30% to 40% more stuff to repair. Hybrids are fine for those that feel they need a new vehicle every 3-5 years. I just do not fit into that group very well. I have tried it and do not like to waste money that way.
#6 of 14 Diesel by 1stpik Mar 15, 2008 (4:52 am)
VW's new TDI is coming to America this year. Everyone's touting the "expected mpg," but nobody's talking about the price.   Expect it to cost $27,000 - $30,000.   I'm interested to see the pricing on their hybrid diesels, but I'm suspicious of the "will be offering" concept in the auto industry. It usually means a lot of hype, followed a few years later by a lot of excuses. .
#7 of 14 Re: justifying purchase [tpe] by morey000 Jun 26, 2008 (7:38 am)
Replying to: tpe (Feb 29, 2008 5:46 pm) I would bet that many would buy a new, high tech, highly efficient (whether it be a hybrid, diesel, fuel cell, or some combination), not for the cost savings, but for the environmental impact- and WHERE you're sending your money.   Perhaps we'd rather send our dollars to germany (or the US for that matter) for a cool car, than to the middle east for the fuel. Even if in the end, the cost is higher.   We're ready to replace our 7-1/2 year old 3-series BMW with something we feel good about driving (other than a bicycle). Money is not the biggest consideration. And frankly, I'm not that hot on the Prius. Replies to this message: 1stpik (Jun 27, 2008 5:40 am) morey000 (Jun 27, 2008 1:36 pm) coldcranker (Mar 14, 2009 9:02 am)
#8 of 14 Re: justifying purchase [morey000] by 1stpik Jun 27, 2008 (5:40 am)
Replying to: morey000 (Jun 26, 2008 7:38 am) Wait a year. You'll have about a half-dozen new choices in the hybrid lineup. Replies to this message: morey000 (Jun 27, 2008 1:36 pm)
#9 of 14 Re: justifying purchase [1stpik] by morey000 Jun 27, 2008 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: 1stpik (Jun 27, 2008 5:40 am) not sure we can. but, the Jetta TDI might just fit our needs and passions. Still waiting for a test drive.
#10 of 14 Re: justifying purchase [morey000] by coldcranker Mar 14, 2009 (9:02 am)
Replying to: morey000 (Jun 26, 2008 7:38 am) morey000 said: "We're ready to replace our 7-1/2 year old 3-series BMW with something we feel good about driving (other than a bicycle). Money is not the biggest consideration. And frankly, I'm not that hot on the Prius."   Ford Fusion Hybrid, out in another couple of weeks, gets incredibly good MPG in a good-handling, secure car, light years better than the wallowy, non-BMW-like Prius.

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