Comments on: Fuel Economy: Is Diesel An Option? http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option/ A bunch of stuff I would have emailed you about. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:08:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Bob http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option/comment-page-1/#comment-193474 Bob Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:33:11 +0000 http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option#comment-193474 Whatever happened to the Toyota Eco Spirit? Toyota had a working vehicle in the early 2000s which was reported to achieve 104 mpg. So, why aren't we seeing a zillion of them on the roads? My conspiracy fantasies are going full-throttle. Bob Whatever happened to the Toyota Eco Spirit? Toyota had a working vehicle in the early 2000s which was reported to achieve 104 mpg. So, why aren’t we seeing a zillion of them on the roads? My conspiracy fantasies are going full-throttle.

Bob

]]> By: Chuck Roach http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option/comment-page-1/#comment-192736 Chuck Roach Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:23:25 +0000 http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option#comment-192736 VW has sold diesels for many years in the U.S. market, most recently the efficient and powerful Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) turbocharged version. Go to www.tdiclub.com for everything you ever wanted to know about these cars, including sales of used ones. I believe that VW quit importing the TDI version for the 2007-08 model years due to conversion of the diesel to a common rail injection system. From what I hear, the newly engineered diesel will once again be available in the U.S. I own two VW TDIs, one Jetta and one New Beetle. I just took the Jetta on a 1300 mile road trip, average speed 70 mph, some with AC running, and got 53 mpg going and coming back. These cars are powerful and will run easily over 110 mph. I expect to get 450,000 miles out of each of my TDIs. What more could I ask for? Compared to Japanese derived cars, VWs suffer in the reliability department, and it is a good thing that I have always worked on my own cars. The interiors are cheaply made, which is why I just ordered new leather seat covers for both of my cars. VW has recently developed and intends to produce a Golf diesel electric hybrid that gets 69 mpg. You can take these fuel mileage figures to the bank, unlike those for Prius. My Jetta is rated at 48 mpg on the highway, but I get 53 because of some low rolling resistance Toyo tires that I purchased. They do make a big difference. VW has sold diesels for many years in the U.S. market, most recently the efficient and powerful Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) turbocharged version. Go to http://www.tdiclub.com for everything you ever wanted to know about these cars, including sales of used ones. I believe that VW quit importing the TDI version for the 2007-08 model years due to conversion of the diesel to a common rail injection system. From what I hear, the newly engineered diesel will once again be available in the U.S. I own two VW TDIs, one Jetta and one New Beetle. I just took the Jetta on a 1300 mile road trip, average speed 70 mph, some with AC running, and got 53 mpg going and coming back. These cars are powerful and will run easily over 110 mph. I expect to get 450,000 miles out of each of my TDIs. What more could I ask for?

Compared to Japanese derived cars, VWs suffer in the reliability department, and it is a good thing that I have always worked on my own cars. The interiors are cheaply made, which is why I just ordered new leather seat covers for both of my cars.

VW has recently developed and intends to produce a Golf diesel electric hybrid that gets 69 mpg. You can take these fuel mileage figures to the bank, unlike those for Prius. My Jetta is rated at 48 mpg on the highway, but I get 53 because of some low rolling resistance Toyo tires that I purchased. They do make a big difference.

]]> By: Jere Joiner http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option/comment-page-1/#comment-188524 Jere Joiner Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:00:08 +0000 http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option#comment-188524 Volkswagen absolutely sold turbocharged fuel-injected diesels in the United States. I know because I drove one at a dealership in Colorado Springs. It very quick for such a small engine. I don't know if it's still being offered, but if it's not it could have something to do with reliability. Lots of people buy according to Consumer Reports recommendations and right now CR is big on Japanese stuff. Volkswagen absolutely sold turbocharged fuel-injected diesels in the United States. I know because I drove one at a dealership in Colorado Springs. It very quick for such a small engine. I don’t know if it’s still being offered, but if it’s not it could have something to do with reliability. Lots of people buy according to Consumer Reports recommendations and right now CR is big on Japanese stuff.

]]> By: Sonja Bakker fan http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option/comment-page-1/#comment-180726 Sonja Bakker fan Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:26:18 +0000 http://maisonbisson.com/blog/post/11907/fuel-economy-is-diesel-an-option#comment-180726 Hello again, still got no answer. Perhaps not the right place but is the library and his services available for exchange students like me? Many thanks, Ilona The Netherlands Hello again, still got no answer. Perhaps not the right place but is the library and his services available for exchange students like me?

Many thanks,

Ilona
The Netherlands

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