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bronsin · 08-08-2015, 11:30 AM

Europe as is well known for being diesel car friendly. Many smart Euros own diesel engine cars for their longevity and supposedly cheap operating costs.

Well maybe they weren't as smart as they thought.

Theres pretty bad pollution in many European countries and the experts are laying it squarely on the diesel propelled cars. Here in Philly once or twice a year we do have bad pollution warnings in the weather forecast however there is no visible smog ever.

Not so in Paris.

Diesel fuel is only about 30 cents a gallon more here in NJ after maybe 15 years of being as much as 30% more. But its still more and that combined with the higher purchase price makes owning one not the economic proposition it once was...

I guess we dodged a bullet on that one.

BLKHILLSGUY · 08-11-2015, 03:55 AM

I read the other day that the environmental pollution in China is the equivalent of smoking 21 cigarettes each day.

nookandcrannycar · 08-26-2015, 07:09 PM

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I read the other day that the environmental pollution in China is the equivalent of smoking 21 cigarettes each day.

Wow. Makes me think about how unfortunate that is for children, and reminds me about reading somewhere that supermodel turned humanitarian and filmmaker Christy Turlington Burns smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day from age 13 until age 26...and at age 31 was diagnosed with Emphysema.

tmontague · 08-11-2015, 08:52 AM

Diesel cars are good for more than just fuel efficiency. Their higher torque makes them a better vehicle for hauling gear in a small car up hills all while keeping the fuel guzzling to a minimum.

Driving out to Quebec through the mountains for a mountain bike race with 2 bikes a cooler and suitcase was a lot for my Hyundai that I had at the time with a 1.6L engine. A diesel would've been the perfect option for me.

I look forward to the day a reliable company like Toyota comes out with a diesel engine in Canada. You are correct about the purchase prices though, i'm not a fan of the premium

bronsin · 08-11-2015, 09:41 AM

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I look forward to the day a reliable company like Toyota comes out with a diesel engine in Canada. You are correct about the purchase prices though, i'm not a fan of the premium

huH NO Toyota DIESEL IN Canada? They have diesel everything else like diesel Smart.

Bluevitz-rs · 08-11-2015, 09:43 AM

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huH NO Toyota DIESEL IN Canada? They have diesel everything else like diesel Smart.

Bronsin post no.3000

bronsin · 08-11-2015, 10:37 AM

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Bronsin post no.3000

Yes but still five stars.

nookandcrannycar · 08-26-2015, 06:56 PM

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Yes but still five stars.

. I think the sixth star fills in at 3,500.

nookandcrannycar · 08-26-2015, 06:55 PM

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Bronsin post no.3000

I remember being aware that he was getting close, but I missed that....drats

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Bluevitz-rs · 08-11-2015, 09:38 AM

put a turbo on any engine and you'll have lots of torque, it doesn't have to be diesel.

tmontague · 08-11-2015, 11:22 AM

i'd be interested in a small car diesel like the Yaris not a big vehicle like a truck. As far as i've seen there is no such option from Toyota yet.

Adding a turbo doesn't give you the low end efficient torque a diesel does. Look at Ford's brutal eco boost engine, the fuel efficiency numbers are horrendous and way under the posted amount. A diesel engine will always offer better torque with less fuel use then a gasoline based engine due to its inherent design. They are also generally more durable than a turbo engine as they have higher compression and are built heavier to compensate.

I'd rather hit the power band lower in th rpm's then higher up. Driving on a highway is fun when the tach is only at 1500rpm' vs the typical 3000 seen on a small 1.5L gasoline.

MUSKOKA800 · 08-26-2015, 04:19 PM

I doubt we'll see Toyota diesel's in NA while they are pushing hybrid's.

why? · 08-30-2015, 06:40 PM

The "experts" are morons. Europe's exhaust laws are nuts, and to blame it on cars is a communist enslavement propaganda tool and nothing more.

Cars only make a small portion of environmental pollution, and europe's other eco laws are no where near as strong as the US's.

nookandcrannycar · 08-30-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

The "experts" are morons. Europe's exhaust laws are nuts, and to blame it on cars is a communist enslavement propaganda tool and nothing more.

Cars only make a small portion of environmental pollution, and europe's other eco laws are no where near as strong as the US's.

For some reason, this makes me think about a comment Obama made. He complimented the government in China for 'being very good at controlling their people/citizenry'

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why? · 08-30-2015, 08:25 PM

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For some reason, this makes me think about a comment Obama made. He complimented the government in China for 'being very good at controlling their people/citizenry'

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That's the most scary thing I have ever heard him say. I guess he is a fan of Tienanmen square.

nookandcrannycar · 08-30-2015, 10:55 PM

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That's the most scary thing I have ever heard him say. I guess he is a fan of Tienanmen square.

I thought it would be easy to find a link to this...but I can't find anything

. I heard him make such a reference with my own two ears. The worst thing about it, IMO, was that he was slightly chuckling as his words tumbled out. Sadly, so many people 'give him a pass' on so many different things that I didn't think many others, if any others, would shake their heads about it or find it alarming.

why? · 09-01-2015, 09:19 AM

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I thought it would be easy to find a link to this...but I can't find anything

. I heard him make such a reference with my own two ears. The worst thing about it, IMO, was that he was slightly chuckling as his words tumbled out. Sadly, so many people 'give him a pass' on so many different things that I didn't think many others, if any others, would shake their heads about it or find it alarming.

It is all about the media. They sold their soul to get him elected, and they are too cowardly to ever say they made a mistake.

bronsin · 08-30-2015, 09:11 PM

He thinks people who don't agree with him on things like gun control, Iran, and global warming are idiots.

Its his way or the highway.

The scariest things Ive heard him says are about Putin:

"Doesn't he know the cold war ended 20 years ago?"

and ISIS:

"Theyre the JV team."

Of yeah and his take on the Trayvon Martin thing was pretty nuts too. I wonder if he realizes Zimmerman was innocent and he made a big mistake not getting the facts before he said what he did?

08-08-2015, 11:30 AM	#1
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Diesel Yaris Europe as is well known for being diesel car friendly. Many smart Euros own diesel engine cars for their longevity and supposedly cheap operating costs. Well maybe they weren't as smart as they thought. Theres pretty bad pollution in many European countries and the experts are laying it squarely on the diesel propelled cars. Here in Philly once or twice a year we do have bad pollution warnings in the weather forecast however there is no visible smog ever. Not so in Paris. Diesel fuel is only about 30 cents a gallon more here in NJ after maybe 15 years of being as much as 30% more. But its still more and that combined with the higher purchase price makes owning one not the economic proposition it once was... I guess we dodged a bullet on that one. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

08-26-2015, 04:19 PM	#12
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	I doubt we'll see Toyota diesel's in NA while they are pushing hybrid's. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

08-30-2015, 06:40 PM	#13
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	The "experts" are morons. Europe's exhaust laws are nuts, and to blame it on cars is a communist enslavement propaganda tool and nothing more. Cars only make a small portion of environmental pollution, and europe's other eco laws are no where near as strong as the US's. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

08-30-2015, 09:11 PM	#18
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	He thinks people who don't agree with him on things like gun control, Iran, and global warming are idiots. Its his way or the highway. The scariest things Ive heard him says are about Putin: "Doesn't he know the cold war ended 20 years ago?" and ISIS: "Theyre the JV team." Of yeah and his take on the Trayvon Martin thing was pretty nuts too. I wonder if he realizes Zimmerman was innocent and he made a big mistake not getting the facts before he said what he did? __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	Diesel cars are good for more than just fuel efficiency. Their higher torque makes them a better vehicle for hauling gear in a small car up hills all while keeping the fuel guzzling to a minimum. Driving out to Quebec through the mountains for a mountain bike race with 2 bikes a cooler and suitcase was a lot for my Hyundai that I had at the time with a 1.6L engine. A diesel would've been the perfect option for me. I look forward to the day a reliable company like Toyota comes out with a diesel engine in Canada. You are correct about the purchase prices though, i'm not a fan of the premium

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Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	put a turbo on any engine and you'll have lots of torque, it doesn't have to be diesel.

08-11-2015, 11:22 AM	#11
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	i'd be interested in a small car diesel like the Yaris not a big vehicle like a truck. As far as i've seen there is no such option from Toyota yet. Adding a turbo doesn't give you the low end efficient torque a diesel does. Look at Ford's brutal eco boost engine, the fuel efficiency numbers are horrendous and way under the posted amount. A diesel engine will always offer better torque with less fuel use then a gasoline based engine due to its inherent design. They are also generally more durable than a turbo engine as they have higher compression and are built heavier to compensate. I'd rather hit the power band lower in th rpm's then higher up. Driving on a highway is fun when the tach is only at 1500rpm' vs the typical 3000 seen on a small 1.5L gasoline.