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Originally Posted by finman
Diesels use substantially less fuel on the highway? He's just jealous. Are these diesels not EVER in stop and go traffic? Do they magically ONLY use the highway? How do they get there, by helicopter? WHEN will clean diesels get here? Hybrids are here now, cleaner, and kick butt over any diesel in real-world driving. My opinion.  |
Turbo-charged diesels nowadays kick butt over gassers, period. The torque is massive, and drivability every bit the equal of a gasser, and their longevity is legendary. I've had dozens of gassers, 2 hybrids (just got a 2007 HCHII to replace my 2004), and about 10 diesels trucks in my company, and drove the TDI Jetta. They just keep getting better, quieter, more powerful, and can run on many alternate type of oil with little or no modification. Now with the low sulphur fuel, and other innovations, including hybrid diesels, they will have an increasing peice of the market over the coming years.