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dremd · 03-19-2008, 11:45 AM

My only complaint is the price spread, I have no issue with 5~7$ a gallon Diesel as long as Gasoline is Similar in price.

My "theory" Lots of Manufacturers ( Honda, Ford, VW +++) are introducing new Diesels this year (saves lots of fuel!!) but Oil companies love gasoline and love SUV's; so run up the price of Diesel and people will stick to their SUV's.

Rant # 2
How about emissions rated as per mile traveled? I know my 50+ MPG TDI isn't polluting as much as the LEV rated V10 (5~7 mpg) Excursion 4x4 my neighbor drives.

03-19-2008, 11:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
dremd 6 speed Diesel FTW! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scott, La Posts: 1,490 The Golf - '02 Golf GLS TDI Diesel 90 day: 63.94 mpg (US) Mongoose - '05 E-bike AWD 90 day: 1810.34 mpg (US) Thanks: 45 Thanked 31 Times in 26 Posts	My only complaint is the price spread, I have no issue with 5~7$ a gallon Diesel as long as Gasoline is Similar in price. My "theory" Lots of Manufacturers ( Honda, Ford, VW +++) are introducing new Diesels this year (saves lots of fuel!!) but Oil companies love gasoline and love SUV's; so run up the price of Diesel and people will stick to their SUV's. Rant # 2 How about emissions rated as per mile traveled? I know my 50+ MPG TDI isn't polluting as much as the LEV rated V10 (5~7 mpg) Excursion 4x4 my neighbor drives. __________________ 6 speed ALH TDI