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Old 02-24-2009, 12:17 PM   #46 (permalink)
BrianAbington
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I would think that a diesel system similar to what the volt uses would be pretty sweet...probably would be over a 1,000 miles pergallon compared to the gas system the volt uses.

Interesting thing though...this discussion was to help my wife and I narrow our choices as we save up to buy a new car next year. Well the transmission went out in the mirage last night. I only have first gear and it vibrates like crazy when stopped, and acclerating, and when slowing down...so its pretty much shot.

So now were looking for an imediate replacement...think TDIs out for a couple years still.

but lets keep this discussion going. this is a good thread. Never seen a TDI vs. Prius thread before.
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