Posted on 06/10/2013 8:46:48 AM PDT by jazusamo
Do they smell? The worst smell in the world when driving is to get behind a fricking diesel car in rush hour traffic.....even at max highway speed...
Then diesel fuel will probably go to $5.00/gal.
I’m waiting for a small compact truck with a diesel engine.
Mahindra was mumbling about bringing one to America. I don’t think it has happened yet.
I don’t know for certain but supposedly the sulfur is removed so that alone should greatly lessen or remove that diesel odor.
You’re probably right, of course regular gas is right at $4.00 a gallon now her in WA.
It’s a piece of crap car designed and peddled by the government. Want an electric? Go get a Tesla.
Mahindra doesn’t want to meet US safety and emissions standards.
Better bet is the VW Amarok. A little smaller than a Ford Ranger, 2.0 liter turbo diesel. Real possibility ofit coming here.
Only $3.93 here. In the Yukon it is $1.58 a liter.
If anyone is looking for a new car, look at the Ford Fusion Hybrid. MSRP = $29,700; 47/47 rated MPG. I can vouch for the great MPG. If you learn how to drive a hybrid, you can get phenominal mileage. That said, even without the great mileage, the Fusion is an awesome car. You probably won't find a 2013 on a lot. I ordered one - it took 7 weeks for deliver, and was worth the wait.
Yep, the Tesla is a looker and from what I’ve read is a real performer.
My son works with a guy who just bought an S Model, it was right at $90K and I can tell you I won’t be looking to buy one.
He told my son it’ll go 300 miles on a charge but I’ve read in reality it’s about 200 which still means you’re limited if you want to go any distance.
In fairness I guess anyone who can afford one can afford a second nice vehicle for longer runs.
They go after jeeps as fire threats and these fire bombs they pay us to take.
Exactly. I have friends who have the Fusion and swear by it.
And Ford did not take all of the bailout money.
I have to have a 4 wheel drive pickup, so the high milage is not an issue I seek to address.
I will say, that when the government bought into GM like they did, I imemdiately sold my newer 2004 Chevy 4x4 crew cab pickup and went out and got a 2007 Ford 4x4 crew cab and never looked back.
It’s resale was not as good as the Chevy at the time (though that is improving) but I usually keep them long enough where that is not an issue anyway. And, the newer model Fords, Chevys, Dodges, etc. all do about as well as the others in the performance areas if you buy what you need.
Anyone with that $100k-range to spend on a car can get any number of models from any number of manufacturers that compare favorably to a Tesla.
Like most $100k cars, it’s a rich man’s toy.
Demand wanes? How could they tell?
Gorgeous car. Range will be an issue with any battery powered car until there is a technological breakthrough. TSLA is building the recharge stations between major cities that will recharge within 30 minutes while you grab a bite to eat. Personally I wouldn’t take a long drive in one. My wife has a big SUV for that. 99% of my driving is < 50 miles per day. Then again I don’t have a spare $100 large :-)
Even free, I would not accept a Volt or any other GM car. I am boycotting that corrupt company forever because of the shocking bankruptcy in which they violated bankruptcy law, contract law, and centuries of common law to reward the UAW and other connected insiders as the bondholders and others were stiffed. I do not deal with crooks, and the “new” GM is particularly crooked. As an added bonus, the Volt is such a trashy car that I’m not losing out by refusing to deal with them. GM’s offerings are pathetic.
GM is dead to me - permanently.
The Chevy Volt is becoming the Ford Pinto Hatchback of this generation. I remember the ‘explodes on impact’ bumper sticker jokes pertaining to Pintos.
I remember the Pinto Hatchback well, I owned one for several years but luckily survived it. :-)
Be sure to cross one or two off of your nine lives list. LOL
LOL! It was a good day when I got rid of it.
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