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Originally Posted by ChrstphrR
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Reeks of diesel envy from the gas-electric hybrid crowd, to me.
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Not really. The EPA number for the Jetta TDI are well known and even the 10 manual and 17 automatic transmission Jetta TDI owners are reporting 39.6 and 40.4 MPG. The 104 Prius owners in 2008 reported 46.0 MPG.
Mostly we're amused that anyone would think any of these stunts are effective marketing to Prius owners: - Guinness Book of Records - 2008 driving stunt
- GreenHuman - 2009 driving stunt
- Re-engined 1980s Rabbit stunt
If someone wants to own a diesel, good for them. But if a diesel sales-critter wants a Prius owner to trade-in their Prius ... don't hold your breath.
Bob Wilson
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Std. Range Plus - 215 mi EV
2017 BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade
Retired engineer, Huntsville, AL
Last edited by bwilson4web; 04-14-2009 at 08:34 AM..
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