Diesel Cars
Apr 15th 2006, 2:43 am
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Diesel Cars
We're now thinking of buying a diesel car. Well we're just starting our research, buying is always a "couple of months" down the line. 
But gas/petrol prices being what they are..... Anyway, really like the look of a Volkswagen Jetta, however, finding diesel is like finding a needle in a haystack. I should say we're looking at used/pre-owned, whatever you want to call them.
So do any of you own a diesel, what do you think of them, etc.....
But gas/petrol prices being what they are..... Anyway, really like the look of a Volkswagen Jetta, however, finding diesel is like finding a needle in a haystack. I should say we're looking at used/pre-owned, whatever you want to call them. So do any of you own a diesel, what do you think of them, etc.....
Apr 15th 2006, 3:03 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
We're now thinking of buying a diesel car. Well we're just starting our research, buying is always a "couple of months" down the line. But gas/petrol prices being what they are..... Anyway, really like the look of a Volkswagen Jetta, however, finding diesel is like finding a needle in a haystack. I should say we're looking at used/pre-owned, whatever you want to call them.
So do any of you own a diesel, what do you think of them, etc.....
But gas/petrol prices being what they are..... Anyway, really like the look of a Volkswagen Jetta, however, finding diesel is like finding a needle in a haystack. I should say we're looking at used/pre-owned, whatever you want to call them. So do any of you own a diesel, what do you think of them, etc.....
Apr 15th 2006, 3:11 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Anyway, really like the look of a Volkswagen Jetta, however, finding diesel is like finding a needle in a haystack.
Apr 15th 2006, 3:12 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
My brother runs his diesel in the UK on vegetable oil.
Apr 15th 2006, 3:13 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
We're now thinking of buying a diesel car. Well we're just starting our research, buying is always a "couple of months" down the line. But gas/petrol prices being what they are..... Anyway, really like the look of a Volkswagen Jetta, however, finding diesel is like finding a needle in a haystack. I should say we're looking at used/pre-owned, whatever you want to call them.
So do any of you own a diesel, what do you think of them, etc.....
But gas/petrol prices being what they are..... Anyway, really like the look of a Volkswagen Jetta, however, finding diesel is like finding a needle in a haystack. I should say we're looking at used/pre-owned, whatever you want to call them. So do any of you own a diesel, what do you think of them, etc.....
If you want to economise on gas get a hybrid.
Apr 15th 2006, 3:17 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by User Name
At least one Shell garage sells/supplies diesel.
Apr 15th 2006, 3:19 am
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Sorry. Misread your post. Diesel is easy to find here too, so can't help you. 
Apr 15th 2006, 3:20 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
Really? The TDIs are a dime a dozen around here. Unfortunately I exceed the maximum height requirements for a Jetta, so it doesn't work for me. (Not to mention the subpar Mexican build quality.) And there's not much else in that price range. Wish Honda would start selling their European diesels over here.
And I'll consider the fact that diesels are for selfish people Davy......
Apr 15th 2006, 3:22 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Yes, my husband did say they were manufactured in Mexico...... Not to say because its built there, but he's heard they're not very well manufactured.
And I'll consider the fact that diesels are for selfish people Davy......
And I'll consider the fact that diesels are for selfish people Davy......
Look at the first letter / number of the VIN in the windscreen: 1 is USA, 2 is Canada, 3 is Mexico, W is Germany.
Apr 15th 2006, 3:31 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
And I'll consider the fact that diesels are for selfish people Davy......
Apr 15th 2006, 4:11 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
On a recent trip to England we rented a Puegeot 407 TDi, it was about the size of a Chrysler 300 and did an amazing 60 mpg !
I have only seen one Puegeot dealer over here and that was on route 17 in New Jersey heading up towards Mahwah. I doubt if I could get a 407 here.
I have only seen one Puegeot dealer over here and that was on route 17 in New Jersey heading up towards Mahwah. I doubt if I could get a 407 here.
Apr 15th 2006, 5:14 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
I wasn't having a go - i just think that they are horrible, dirty things though as mentioned above they can be tweaked to be a bit greener
Apr 15th 2006, 10:02 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I should say we're looking at used/pre-owned, whatever you want to call them.
Apr 15th 2006, 10:02 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Diesels release more toxins than regular gas cars and are for extremely selfish people
Apr 15th 2006, 10:04 am
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Re: Diesel Cars
Originally Posted by Patrick Hasler
On a recent trip to England we rented a Puegeot 407 TDi, it was about the size of a Chrysler 300 and did an amazing 60 mpg !
I have only seen one Puegeot dealer over here and that was on route 17 in New Jersey heading up towards Mahwah. I doubt if I could get a 407 here.
I have only seen one Puegeot dealer over here and that was on route 17 in New Jersey heading up towards Mahwah. I doubt if I could get a 407 here.
