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Where have all the VW Deisels gone
by Andy S. - 5/9/08 5:02 PMWhy did Volkswagen stop offering diesel engines in their cars? Is it the EPA's fault (they don't like the particulates that come out of the exhaust), or is it California's fault (it's not worth it to make 49 state legal diesels)?
All I know is that a 2006 VW Golf diesel is rated at 37 city / 44 highway MPG. Better than pretty much anything on the road right now that that is not a hybrid.
Volkswagen quality is not the greatest, but offering diesels again with gas fast approaching $4.00/gal would be a big boost to their sales.
Where have all the VW Deisels gone
by sebster718 - 5/10/08 8:41 AM In reply to: Where have all the VW Deisels gone by Andy S.I have got good news for you. Starting this summer VW will start selling 50 state legal diesels in the US. 2.0L, 140hp, 240ish ft/lbs and estimated 55mpg!
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/05/06/first-new-vw-jetta-tdis-now-in-transit-to-us-dealers/
VW Deisels
by robertthoover - 8/11/08 12:34 PM In reply to: Where have all the VW Deisels gone by sebster718Don't want a Jetta. When is VW coming w2ith a deisel in the Passat or its SUVs. Mercedes seems to be well ahead with its Bluetec in the R model and its SUVs.
5 dollar diesell?
by R. Proffitt
- 5/10/08 11:00 AM
In reply to: Where have all the VW Deisels gone by Andy S.
I think it will happen RSN. It was well north of 4 last week.
EPA is a PITA
by Willy - 8/12/08 7:17 PM In reply to: Where have all the VW Deisels gone by Andy S.Around here diesel costs far more than gas. Aren't there gas cars in the 35mpg range already, so where would a diesel really benefit.
Anyways, I did own a VW Rabbit many yrs. back and wish I kept it, if for anything else as a back-up car. Plus, I really never had any problems with it besides the cloth head covering falling down. It's probably running some generator now, somewhere. 
-----Willy
EPA is a PITA
by Willy - 8/12/08 7:24 PM In reply to: Where have all the VW Deisels gone by Andy S.Around here diesel costs far more than gas. Aren't there gas cars in the 35mpg range already, so where would a diesel really benefit.
Anyways, I did own a VW Rabbit many yrs. back and wish I kept it, if for anything else as a back-up car. Plus, I really never had any problems with it besides the cloth head covering falling down. It's probably running some generator now, somewhere. -----Willy
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