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Diesel Automobiles OT's Opinion - (VW SportWagen TDI)
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:13 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:13 am
Wife and I are looking at the VW Sportwagon TDI.
Everything I read about diesel says that overall diesel is a better option than gasoline, especially for highway driving. They also seem to last longer as well. Diesel appears to be pretty standard in Europe.
What is the board's opinion on diesel automobiles? Good idea? Bad idea? Is it worth paying extra for diesel fuel?
Everything I read about diesel says that overall diesel is a better option than gasoline, especially for highway driving. They also seem to last longer as well. Diesel appears to be pretty standard in Europe.
What is the board's opinion on diesel automobiles? Good idea? Bad idea? Is it worth paying extra for diesel fuel?
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Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:16 am to GetCocky11
i would wait for the new model to come out. big overhaul coming. it'll be called the golf variant or just sportwagen (instead of the misnomer "Jetta")
supposed to be an alltrack/allroad-type version too. that's what i'm holding out for.
i've heard reports of 50mpg on the current engine--new one is supposed to add a couple more.
supposed to be an alltrack/allroad-type version too. that's what i'm holding out for.
i've heard reports of 50mpg on the current engine--new one is supposed to add a couple more.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:18 am to GetCocky11
I like the idea that they are potentially more flexible in that they could run on various types of biodiesel fuels rather easily.
However, current diesel prices are high enough that it probably negates much of the savings in fuel economy.
Nevertheless, I am strongly considering a Diesel engine in my next car.
However, current diesel prices are high enough that it probably negates much of the savings in fuel economy.
Nevertheless, I am strongly considering a Diesel engine in my next car.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:44 am to GetCocky11
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What is the board's opinion on diesel automobiles?
Mine is from a different era, but I love my diesel...wouldn't trade it for anything and will definitely lean toward diesel for any future vehicles.
The deciding factor is longevity...if your goal is to keep it for a decade and put 200+k on it, then it is a good choice. If you are going to keep it for three years then turn it over, I'm not sure you will see much benefit one way or the other.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:45 am to GetCocky11
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What is the board's opinion on diesel automobiles?
I personally am not a huge fan of the newer ones. Most of them require some very expensive scheduled maintenance around the 100k mile mark.
ETA: I've been looking at a diesel car and I'm not sure I can make myself foot the higher initial cost as well as the higher maintenance costs for a marginal savings in fuel costs over a gas burner.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 8:47 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:08 am to GetCocky11
Do it for the driving pleasure alone. I have the diesel Jetta sedan and it is great fun to drive. Agree wait for the new model Sportswagen but the Allroads version will not be worth the price premium, imo.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:08 am to GetCocky11
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