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Originally Posted by guudasitgets
Diesels arent the future if your in cold weather, if they were we'd all be driving deisel volkswagon rabbits and they didn't sell a ton of them did they. The cost cancels out ANY gain EVERY time you figure it out. the cost of the fuel vs the savings in MPG wash that out; unless......... you can name me one manufacturer that prices the vehicle cheaper than an equal gas engine model,,,just one,,,,comon,,, any body wanna tell me? <tapping fingers>, well; Ah that's what I thought. There aren't any. Case closed!
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Hmm, extra cost of diesel engine (con) vs added longevity of engine before rebuild (pro)
Hmm, extra cost of diesel fuel (con) vs added fuel economy of diesel (pro)
USA is working the ULSD fuel now, which is a great benefit for the entire world. I await with eagerness the "rush" of diesel engines here in the US. Will I actually see this? Not bloody likely. It is slowly coming but considering the typical automotive business mindset, we wont see "great" diesel engines in serious numbers. Myself I wish to see diesel hybrid units coming here and fast. But again, the US automakers are braindead and dont build true hybrids with great fuel economy but rather build "mild" hybrids that often outrun the stock counterparts! A solid 4 banger with hybrid tech can move our pickup trucks nicely but noone wants to see that here. Personally I await the idea of a Impala/Malibu/Fusion/Taurus/Charger kind of sedan running a diesel 4 banger and hybrid tech. I wont hold my breath though...
