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Old 08-30-2009, 09:24 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jkp1187 View Post
Really, the turbo-diesel is probably one of the best balances of fuel economy and power for the typical American style of driving, at least in the interim. Certainly it is for my driving style (though that's not intended as criticism of the high-revving engine.) Question is: will Americans (and their regulators) ever realize that?
Dunno about American buyers, but one American builder has definitely gotten the message: Ford. Check out their Eco-boost lineup. Not diesels, but the fact is that America is still not ready for mainstream diesel motors in their cars. (I personally think diesels still stink way to much -- paraffin stink now, but stink is still stink -- but that's me.)
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