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mineistaken · 09-06-2013, 04:49 AM

Just saw this Audi diesel commercial:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=amBTr9kcJes

Barry-xlovecam · 09-06-2013, 05:24 AM

Diesel power is for trucks, locomotives and heavy equipment in the USA.

Turbo diesel cars are not impressive on American roads but they might beat a Toyota Camry in a race

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The more potent variant should hit 60 mph in 6.1 seconds A6 3.0 TDI

Cadillac CTS from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 170 mph.

The Camry’s optional V-6 may be basically unchanged, but it delivers respectable hustle—0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds

mineistaken · 09-06-2013, 05:34 AM

Diesel is not about 0-100kmh time.
Its about economy and about Nm.

woj · 09-06-2013, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

Diesel is not about 0-100kmh time.
Its about economy and about Nm.

yea, but if I'm going to spend $50k on a car, I want it to be fun to drive...

over38 · 09-06-2013, 06:17 AM

Another issue here is that Diesel fuel is more expensive in most places by .50-75 cents a gallon

TheSquealer · 09-06-2013, 06:29 AM

I think there is a strong argument that America was well ahead of the curve with diesel... which is why it went from costing 1/2 of what gasoline cost in the 70s to quite a bit more than what gasoline costs today. There was a period where every major car manufacturer was making diesel cars... that is in large part, what causes the price of diesel to shoot up.

James - Mr. Skin · 09-06-2013, 07:58 AM

I own a 2001 VW TDI, I have had it for 12 years. Has 137k Miles on it and it drives like I first bought it. 50 miles to the gallon easy! That car will go on for a LONG time. Its about fuel economy and longevity.

US makes more on GAS, the refining, taxing and the fact it burns so fast.

_Richard_ · 09-06-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by over38

Another issue here is that Diesel fuel is more expensive in most places by .50-75 cents a gallon

that shouldn't be.. lot of trucking demand?

freecartoonporn · 09-06-2013, 08:56 AM

no way, ,diesel cant beat petrol in performance

Ferus · 09-06-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by woj

yea, but if I'm going to spend $50k on a car, I want it to be fun to drive...

Try a new BMW, Mercedes (even the small A/B/C class CDI), Volvo, VW or Audi

RebelR · 09-06-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by freecartoonporn

no way, ,diesel cant beat petrol in performance

True, but there's a saying, People buy horsepower, but drive torque. For your average person, 0-60 times don't mean much. I've driven a diesel for the last 5 years and I don't think I'd go back to to gas. The power is there right from 1,000 RPM all the way to 4,500, its a nice smooth power, hills are great, since you don't get a lot of down shifting, and of course the fuel economy is fantastic Avg 37 mpg in a mid sized sedan.

woj · 09-06-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferus

Try a new BMW, Mercedes (even the small A/B/C class CDI), Volvo, VW or Audi

it's a good quality car, but it's NOT a performance car by an means (0-60 in 6.0? come on now

)... it's a nice car you would take your family grocery shopping with, but it's far from a "fun" car...

_Richard_ · 09-06-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RebelR

True, but there's a saying, People buy horsepower, but drive torque. For your average person, 0-60 times don't mean much. I've driven a diesel for the last 5 years and I don't think I'd go back to to gas. The power is there right from 1,000 RPM all the way to 4,500, its a nice smooth power, hills are great, since you don't get a lot of down shifting, and of course the fuel economy is fantastic Avg 37 mpg in a mid sized sedan.

winter_ · 09-06-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

Diesel power is for trucks, locomotives and heavy equipment in the USA.

Turbo diesel cars are not impressive on American roads but they might beat a Toyota Camry in a race

there is this guy who lives in my neighbourhood and he owns a subaru legacy, about the same age as your average new zealand car and what he is obviously trying to get going is a race between me and him. i can drive well i think i have already proven that certainly to anyone who was at any time paying attention but knowing how much of a slithering sliver of a snake he is he will cheat to win and to be honest if he did win i probably would be a real sore loser about it so save it and just don't bother.

mineistaken · 09-07-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by woj

yea, but if I'm going to spend $50k on a car, I want it to be fun to drive...

Thats what I was saying - Nm is more fun than 0-100khm time.

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