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From: wcs@ho95e.UUCP (#Bill.Stewart.2G202.x0705)
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech,net.auto
Subject: Re: Diesel-powered Cars - My dollars worth
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Date: Wed, 15-Jan-86 22:29:59 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 15 22:29:59 1986
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In article <2052@akgua.UUCP> rjb@akgua.UUCP (rjb) writes:
>Why buy a Diesel at all ??
I was talking with the airport-limo driver on my last trip; his company
drives big station wagons equipped with Buick small-truck diesel engines.
>Pro:
>1) Good Gas Mileage
He said they get about 35-40 mpg, instead of the 8 mpg such things
usually get.  That's about 700 miles / tank of fuel.
>Con:
>3) Terrible Acceleration
Wasn't too bad, and it did OK on the Jersey Turnpike.
>4) Excessive Engine Noise (admittedly subjective)
Well, a bit.
>5) Below average resale
But the suckers often last 300K miles, though they're driven in a much
different environment than I normally encounter.
>Conclusion:
>You are left with the gas mileage savings to amortize the premium
>over the car life while you pray the sucker holds together.
>Unless you are an over the road sales person who really racks up
>the miles, why buy one ??
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# Bill Stewart, AT&T Bell Labs 2G-202, Holmdel NJ 1-201-949-0705 ihnp4!ho95c!wcs