RandyForRubio
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I know for a fact a rather large diesel company no longer makes diesels for the U.S. because they refused to change for the emission standards.
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I know for a fact a rather large diesel company no longer makes diesels for the U.S. because they refused to change for the emission standards.
RandyForRubio
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For some people, it's hard to justify a damn near $10k uptick just because of a diesel. Sure the engine might last forever, but the car around it probably won't, and you're not gonna save that $10k at the pump. They have a killer resale value though.
b_line
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Since June of 2007, the states have had the strictest diesel emissions standards in the world. Many automakers flatly refuse to sell diesel engines in north america for that reason. The engineering is possible, it just costs a lot.
The case of Mazda skyactiv diesel is the biggest example. They have been telling consumers they would have a Mazda 6 diesel for two years, but they can't make it get the small particulate emissions low enough to match California's regulations. (All new US autos must match California's regs to be sold here)
b_line
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They are getting cheaper. I think for the jeep it adds almost $6k, the vw is $4500 more, and the Chevy cruze diesel is a $2500 addition. All of that money is a lot of gasoline though, especially when the diesel is more expensive than unleaded.
RandyForRubio
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Our diesel regimatolns are absolutely horrid. Good example of govt doing too much.
Thinking about buying one. Still looking at Skoda's though. They pack a ton of tech into a comfy and affordable package. Like this one:
Damn. That Skoda looks legit. I love me some hatchbacks.
Legit is my 2001 Subaru Outback. Bought this bish new in 2001. Travelled all over in it, still have it, 210,000 miles and counting, no problems.
**** yeah on the Subie!
The Fresh Prince
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It means Dave you haven't made a good close in over a month!
It's non of my business you wanna push me to answer you.
b_line
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Legit is my 2001 Subaru Outback. Bought this bish new in 2001. Travelled all over in it, still have it, 210,000 miles and counting, no problems.
The pic doesnt work for me for some reason, but man, I love subarus. My wife and I have had a subaru for like the whole time we have been married, save this last few months. We had a 99 that had over 300k on it, and was still running strong, but my dumb niece totaled it when I let her drive it once. As long as you are on top of changing the timing belt, those cars will last for ever.
NAOS
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I've got some semi-serious repairs to do right now. Axil work, some light rebuilding on the top end. It's good to hear that you went 300K.... Gives me hope that these repairs are worth it.
