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Replying to: plekto (Jun 30, 2009 4:22 am) From the Edmunds.com perspective, there are 24 (actual) vehicles on the (2009) market.link title Most (59%) are really NOT in the passenger vehicle fleet, even as they are "IN" the passenger vehicle fleet.
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 30, 2009 5:40 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jun 30, 2009 5:40 am) |
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Replying to: wjtinatl (Jun 30, 2009 6:56 am) Example is the VW Passat in "Highline" trim. The 1.8 TSI 160 bhp gasser has a sticker price of £18,752 whilst the 2.0 TDi 170 bhp diesel is ££20,019 - a delta of £1267, (circa $2090). However at point of sale that difference will more likely be just £1078, (circa $1778). These being UK figures, of course. As petrol and diesel are currently about the same price, (£1.03 per Litre locally), choosing a diesel in not a hard decision for anyone doing reasonable annual mileage; not to mention the better characteristics of the oil burner. Similar situation exists with other makes. Honda Accord diesel is some $2600 dearer than the petrol equivalent, the Ford Focus differential is some $1800 and the BMW 3 Series diesel is circa $1200 dearer than the petrol - when looking at comparable outputs/trim levels. The figures I'm using are consumer "target" prices published in various magazines and a $/£ ExRate of 1.65. And yes - our car prices are eye-watering compared to yours......I think. 
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Replying to: fintail (Jun 30, 2009 10:20 am) 
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Replying to: gagrice (Jun 30, 2009 10:35 am) The B-class looks like a decent little car, and I see plenty of them in Vancouver - pretty pricey though.
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Replying to: fintail (Jun 30, 2009 10:51 am) |
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Replying to: fintail (Jun 30, 2009 10:20 am) On the face of it, I would disagree. However I took a ride with a very good friend in her MB ML320. (gasser) I just very casually mentioned the latest models were available in diesel link title. I did get an ear full about the quality of MB suv's. It was very apparent it did NOT wear well with her. She has been an MB owner for most of her professional life.
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jul 01, 2009 5:31 am) I believe the later ones are a little better, and the diesel ones maybe even better. |
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Indian diesel pickup to go on sale in U.S. later this year It's practical; the only diesel in its class; will probably be rated at 30 miles per gallon; and perfect for fording the Ganges. The first Indian vehicle in the U.S. is due to show up at 339 dealers around the U.S. this year. Made by Mahindra Group, the pickup is yet to get a name for the U.S. market. Described as being midsize, but really probably more of a compact, the pickup will probably sell in the low-$20,000 range and come in several different versions: The Mahindra will come in a two-door and four-door configuration, not to mention two-wheel- and four-wheel-drive versions. Its 2.2-liter, four-cylinder diesel will be paired with a standard six-speed transmission. The pickup will have electrronic stability control, a 1.3-ton payload capacity, air conditioning (Calcutta sizzles this time of year!) and should be great for towing. To try to allay the fears of doubters, the Mahindra will come with a four-year, 60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. An SUV could follow in a year. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2009/07/68494450/1 If none of the companies doing business currently in the USA want my cash. I will send it to India.
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