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Delboy_Derek Rookie Author Orlando Posts:24 Points:790 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 25, 2010 9:05:30 AM Ignore Delboy_Derek Report Abuse In the U.K. a lot of drivers have moved over to driving diesel engine cars for better economy. Here is the car I drive in Scotland. 40 + mpg (US gallon size) Ford Mondeo Estate (Station Wagon) Engine 1.8 litre TDCI Diesel 0 - 60 > 12 secs Top speed 125 mph Location > Hamilton Scotland Latest gas price today in Hamilton, Scotland = $6.06 / US Gallon size http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Mondeo

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Message Posted: May 25, 2010 9:05:30 AM

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In the U.K. a lot of drivers have moved over to driving diesel engine cars for better economy.
Here is the car I drive in Scotland.

40 + mpg (US gallon size)
Ford Mondeo Estate (Station Wagon)
Engine 1.8 litre TDCI Diesel
0 - 60 > 12 secs
Top speed 125 mph

Location > Hamilton Scotland
Latest gas price today in Hamilton, Scotland = $6.06 / US Gallon size

http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Mondeo

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dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:782 Points:203,875 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2013 12:39:22 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse I may try
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,515 Points:123,590 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2013 12:28:11 AM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse There's a $3500 eco credit (instant rebate) on the diesel X5. That's like free fuel for a year (or two).
forestghost07 Sophomore Author Miami Posts:241 Points:3,350 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 10:18:58 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse yes, would gladly drive a diesel BMW or M-B
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,515 Points:123,590 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 10:02:13 PM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse I noticed the various dealers of a certain make/model all over California have way too many diesel vehicles in stock that nobody wants to buy. The manufacturer's product manager definitely made a bad guess/forecast... or maybe they were trying to get their average MPG number up.
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,721 Points:428,825 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 7:25:54 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse No, not cost efficient
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oncotime Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:17,434 Points:3,231,405 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: May 14, 2013 5:32:33 AM Ignore oncotime Report Abuse Yes. I drive 85 hiway miles each way to work with my 2012 Jetta 2.0 TDI Sportwagen and average 49mpg including city. Normally get over 600 miles to a tank. Shame that diesel fuel so much more expensive with easier refining process than gas.
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63pioneer Champion Author Texas Posts:1,189 Points:54,205 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 2:00:44 AM Ignore 63pioneer Report Abuse Yes, I used to own both a diesel Rabbit sedan and a diesel Rabbit P/U. Being retired, the new diesel cars are way too expensive for me now. Will have to keep my '99 Dodge Diesel P/U @ 21-22 mpg.
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,479 Points:911,980 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 8:10:07 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse I prefer gasoline because of the noise but I will never say never.
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jdoc11 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:1 Points:2,870 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 1:50:23 PM Ignore jdoc11 Report Abuse Yes i will always keep a diesel, I now have a 05 MKIV Jetta TDI and i was amazed with its fuel economy. Im getting 51 USMPG on the highway.
Scottishmist87 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:22 Points:13,790 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 9:38:27 AM Ignore Scottishmist87 Report Abuse Yes, I have a VW-Passat Turbo Diesel that gets 44 MPG on the highway and still gets 40 MPG around town.
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:114 Points:195,875 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 8:56:53 AM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse My next vehicle will be another diesel. Diesel is more efficient than gassers by definition. The newest diesels spew less toxic exhaust than gassers by design
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sks1586 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:565 Points:45,510 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 9:35:25 AM Ignore sks1586 Report Abuse Yes but Natural Gas powered is my preference. Quote from article today, "Facing soaring gasoline prices in 2011 and more than 100 miles of daily driving for his job as a traveling nurse, Daniel Piekarek bought a used Honda Civic GX, the only commercially available natural gas vehicle in the U.S. at the time. “My costs went from $30 a day to $5 a day,” says Piekarek, who lives in Michigan (pays $1.50 a gallon). Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors have begun to offer dual-fuel pickups in their lineups." http://news.yahoo.com/why-natural-gas-powered-vehicles-are-catching-on-015520650.html
51stovi Sophomore Author Nashville Posts:113 Points:81,665 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 7:21:01 AM Ignore 51stovi Report Abuse Yes
silvereb Veteran Author Fort Wayne Posts:431 Points:236,780 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 6:20:46 AM Ignore silvereb Report Abuse Yes I would.
borsht All-Star Author Oakland Posts:778 Points:187,835 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 11:21:24 PM Ignore borsht Report Abuse Diesel makes a lot more sense than the E85 vehicles they are selling. The diesel cars now are designed for diesil, unlike the junk that GM turned out in the 1970's, which were gasoline engine blocks. The GM diesel killed Olds. And GM's credibility was destroyed. http://www.autosavant.com/2009/08/11/the-cars-that-killed-gm-the-oldsmobile-diesel/ So, diesels make a lot of sense, and certainly get a lot more MPG, than gasoline and much more than E85. To burn E85, they need to design a turbo engine, much like a diesel.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,375 Points:1,118,900 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 4:25:16 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nope
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MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,773 Points:2,892,685 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 2:02:09 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse I will drive anything, but that doesn't mean that I want to own it.
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,176 Points:356,115 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 11:44:52 PM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse I have a diesel car and SUV. The best investment I ever made.
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sks1586 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:565 Points:45,510 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 12:43:34 AM Ignore sks1586 Report Abuse Yes but i would rather wait for natural gas engine car coming out in 1-2 yrs (saving of about 2$ per gallon).
gassprite Champion Author Toms River Posts:1,055 Points:134,990 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 6:09:00 PM Ignore gassprite Report Abuse No diesel for me. There is no diesel vehicle that I've ever driven behind whose exhaust I would impose on other drivers.
Desoto49 Sophomore Author KW Posts:227 Points:473,090 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 8:59:31 AM Ignore Desoto49 Report Abuse I would consider it with my next vehicle purchase
73CH13 Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:20 Points:35,750 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 9:41:36 AM Ignore 73CH13 Report Abuse I've been in search of a small 4 cyl diesel engine to drop into my ranger.
ihredneck Rookie Author Missouri Posts:20 Points:40,280 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 5:17:26 AM Ignore ihredneck Report Abuse You bet I would! I have a 1982 VW Rabbit Truck with a diesel and could get 50 MPG. Also own a large Dodge Ram diesel and have my eyes out constantly for a VW Jetta TDI. Until then it's my 97 Honda Civic at 32 MPG
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mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:114 Points:195,875 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 10:16:33 PM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse I'm a diesel convert. I get far more smiles per gallon than a gasser. No going back to gassers for me. 650ftlbs of torque starting at 1000rpm is addicting.
metalhat73 Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:351 Points:238,355 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 8:43:15 AM Ignore metalhat73 Report Abuse A diesel hybrid only. Only problem I don't any are available yet.
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