Just bought a VW Diesel - WOW
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MF1455v
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Hope you enjoy it as much as we have our. We have a 2001 Jetta TDI with a 5 speed. It now has 121k on it and still runs great. We get between 48 and 50 mpg.
SkyPup
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We've had two VW TDIs for the last seven years now and still running awesome, over 45mpg and very fast.
Sure will be nice in 2007 after ULSD in 2006 when the flood of new diesels hit the US market. The common rail Honda's should be available then, as well as the new peizoelectric unit injectors on the VW TDIs. Can't wait for ULSD so we can get the most advanced diesels on the planet!
BTW, the new Mercedes passenger car diesel is a biturbo V-8 with 315HP and more torque than any other passenger car in the world..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Sure will be nice in 2007 after ULSD in 2006 when the flood of new diesels hit the US market. The common rail Honda's should be available then, as well as the new peizoelectric unit injectors on the VW TDIs. Can't wait for ULSD so we can get the most advanced diesels on the planet!
BTW, the new Mercedes passenger car diesel is a biturbo V-8 with 315HP and more torque than any other passenger car in the world..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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dmccarty
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SkyPup,
Did you notice they put in sensors to test the oil? And that one might be able to drive up to two years40,000KM before an oil change! I did not see in the article what kind of oil the car used. Nor how much the car costs! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Later,
Dan
Did you notice they put in sensors to test the oil? And that one might be able to drive up to two years40,000KM before an oil change! I did not see in the article what kind of oil the car used. Nor how much the car costs! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Later,
Dan
ByronBob
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Can't buy one in NY. Against the law to sell them here. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
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Two people at work have the diesel VW's and they just love them. I can't wait until more car makers offer diesels.
hobbyfarm
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Can't buy one in NY. Against the law to sell them here. )</font>
ByronBob,
Wouldn't it be nice if the <font color="magenta">politicians</font> could get out of the way so normal commerce could happen. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
ByronBob,
Wouldn't it be nice if the <font color="magenta">politicians</font> could get out of the way so normal commerce could happen. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
hobbyfarm
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I can't wait until more car makers offer diesels. )</font>
GeneD14,
I know what you mean. I don't think it will take long for the diesels and really small efficient cars to come back with this $2.00+ gal gas. Shoot, we'll probably be seeing some of those European style micro cars before too long.
I sure miss the Diesel Escort I had - it got incredible mileage. Rust and a lack of parts ended up getting it in the end. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
GeneD14,
I know what you mean. I don't think it will take long for the diesels and really small efficient cars to come back with this $2.00+ gal gas. Shoot, we'll probably be seeing some of those European style micro cars before too long.
I sure miss the Diesel Escort I had - it got incredible mileage. Rust and a lack of parts ended up getting it in the end. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Junkman
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I was told the same for MA ..... something about the emissions not being good for the environmental pollution standards. Make you wonder how much longer we are going to be "The United States of America. Cross the state border and what is OK in one state is illegal in another. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif