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QBoroLegend · 06-23-2009, 07:01 AM

I saw this report about american not really feeling diesel, even though it is more fuel efficient and the engines are more reliable. They get turned off by the idea and the price. The idea being it is mainly truck fuel and most stations in NYC sell it for $5 to $6 a gallon.

Is it the next biggest thing trying to catch on? Will it catch on? Is it really that good? I mean I've heard before that those Diesel Benz's, the 300SEL's and such, from back in the day CANNOT be broken - 200,000Miles is nothing to them. I am seeing more and more commercials for diesel cars here. It is really catching on.

Oh and what does TDI stand for?

whats77inaname · 06-23-2009, 07:06 AM

Honestly, gasoline engines can be made so that they're not broken, either, but if car makers did that, there would never be need for new cars. And they'd lose a ton of money. It'd be like this, but for car manufacturers, instead.

TDI = turbo diesel injection.

bandoni · 06-23-2009, 07:07 AM

TDI stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection, diesel cars are all the rage in europe. They haven't caught on in america till quite recently. I myself love diesel vehicles especially that new jetta, that gets better fuel mileage then a prius plus it has get up and go!

WhyteLegend · 06-23-2009, 07:16 AM

2009 BMW 335d have my eyes this ... still lookiing

Specs: 3.0-liter, 265-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder Advanced Diesel engine with aluminum engine block, twin-turbo technology and third-generation piezo common rail direct injection.Compression 16:5:1
RWD is plus no manual transmission is the a minus
torque 425 lb-ft. @ 1750 rpm imagine what a tune can do with those twin turbo's & the diesel ..
one word BYE!

QBoroLegend · 06-23-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyteLegend

2009 BMW 335d have my eyes this ... still lookiing

Specs: 3.0-liter, 265-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder Advanced Diesel engine with aluminum engine block, twin-turbo technology and third-generation piezo common rail direct injection.Compression 16:5:1
RWD is plus no manual transmission is the a minus
torque 425 lb-ft. @ 1750 rpm imagine what a tune can do with those twin turbo's & the diesel ..
one word BYE!

Geesh, you did your homework.

I hope you get one too, just because of the amount of thought you put into it.

Yeah, it's the volkswagen commercials I keep seeing to. Funny, someone told me that Diesel get better mileage than hybrids too, but for some reason, american havent caught on. Maybe the new GM or Chrysler will add some to their revamped inventory.

Do the diesels HAVE to be turbo or something? Every time I hear about one it is.

MondiVTEC · 06-23-2009, 08:13 AM

i would take an old diesel benz with 200k no doubt...fuel that shit with used cooking oil

UNCLEgend · 06-23-2009, 08:57 AM

I heard a report a few months back related to the issue of the viability of diesel in the US market for passenger cars. One of the differences between Europe and the US is in the process of refining crude oil. Apparently the relative fractions of jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline with the standard US process yields much more gasoline and much less diesel per barrel of crude than the European process. The report suggested that a massively $$$$ change in refining capacity and style would be required before diesel vehicles in the US market would be at the same acceptance/convenience/efficiency/cost values as in Europe.

Stu · 06-23-2009, 09:05 AM

I guy I know drives a diesel Jetta and gets 750 miles to a tank in the city !

bandoni · 06-23-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu

I guy I know drives a diesel Jetta and gets 750 miles to a tank in the city !

EvilRed92Legend · 06-23-2009, 09:15 AM

I think most of the reason Americans are disinterested in diesel is because it is loud and smelly. What they don't realize is that is exactly why they're perfect for Americans . . .

06-23-2009, 07:01 AM	#1
QBoroLegend Son of the Most High Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: QBoro, NorthSide Posts: 594	Diesel Anyone? The Next Big Thing I saw this report about american not really feeling diesel, even though it is more fuel efficient and the engines are more reliable. They get turned off by the idea and the price. The idea being it is mainly truck fuel and most stations in NYC sell it for $5 to $6 a gallon. Is it the next biggest thing trying to catch on? Will it catch on? Is it really that good? I mean I've heard before that those Diesel Benz's, the 300SEL's and such, from back in the day CANNOT be broken - 200,000Miles is nothing to them. I am seeing more and more commercials for diesel cars here. It is really catching on. Oh and what does TDI stand for?

06-23-2009, 07:06 AM	#2
whats77inaname Not forgotten. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tx Posts: 3,755	Honestly, gasoline engines can be made so that they're not broken, either, but if car makers did that, there would never be need for new cars. And they'd lose a ton of money. It'd be like this, but for car manufacturers, instead. TDI = turbo diesel injection. Last edited by whats77inaname; 06-23-2009 at 07:08 AM.

06-23-2009, 07:07 AM	#3
bandoni Hooray! I am useful! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cooltown,AZ Posts: 1,605 '90 MAZDA MX-5	TDI stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection, diesel cars are all the rage in europe. They haven't caught on in america till quite recently. I myself love diesel vehicles especially that new jetta, that gets better fuel mileage then a prius plus it has get up and go! __________________ Posted from 1885 where I am trapped in the old West and working happily as a blacksmith. Hand delivered by Western Union. Turbo Miata Build

06-23-2009, 07:16 AM	#4
WhyteLegend 3.52.. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate Posts: 552	2009 BMW 335d have my eyes this ... still lookiing Specs: 3.0-liter, 265-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder Advanced Diesel engine with aluminum engine block, twin-turbo technology and third-generation piezo common rail direct injection.Compression 16:5:1 RWD is plus no manual transmission is the a minus torque 425 lb-ft. @ 1750 rpm imagine what a tune can do with those twin turbo's & the diesel .. one word BYE! __________________ KA7 3.5 TII 6spd LSD + more,95 KA8 3.5 LS , KB1 H&R Springs, 09 Rear Sway Bar, CAI, 20" Giovanna Last edited by WhyteLegend; 06-23-2009 at 07:22 AM.

06-23-2009, 08:57 AM	#7
UNCLEgend Stay Thirsty!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488 '08 ACURA TL '08 ACURA MDX '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	I heard a report a few months back related to the issue of the viability of diesel in the US market for passenger cars. One of the differences between Europe and the US is in the process of refining crude oil. Apparently the relative fractions of jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline with the standard US process yields much more gasoline and much less diesel per barrel of crude than the European process. The report suggested that a massively $$$$ change in refining capacity and style would be required before diesel vehicles in the US market would be at the same acceptance/convenience/efficiency/cost values as in Europe. __________________ Artist Previously Known as "go92Legend" = Gerry <Work><Akebono><Powerslot><Koni><Remus><MLS Copy><Addco><Fut Tie Bars><JDM-HID-PIAA><Red-Black Calipers><Alpine>

06-23-2009, 08:13 AM	#6
MondiVTEC light that shit! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 617 Posts: 6,712 '92 ACURA Legend Sedan L '95 ACURA Legend Sedan L	i would take an old diesel benz with 200k no doubt...fuel that shit with used cooking oil

06-23-2009, 09:05 AM	#8
Stu hello ladies ! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 367	I guy I know drives a diesel Jetta and gets 750 miles to a tank in the city !

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