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junorico24 · 07-05-2013, 06:37 PM

Getting a diesel myself. I'll attempt my own fuel (biodiesel). I will never have to go to the pump again. Sounds good, doesn't it?

nookandcrannycar · 07-05-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by junorico24

Getting a diesel myself. I'll attempt my own fuel (biodiesel). I will never have to go to the pump again. Sounds good, doesn't it?

On the CityData.com website there is a member whose screen name is StealthRabbit. He owns several properties and IIRC he keeps a Rabbit diesel at each location that runs on cooking grease/oil...a biodiesel? He even is able to replace the cars cheaply when need be (IIRC he keeps tabs on this through a network of such aficionados).

Kal-El · 07-05-2013, 11:35 PM

I like the idea of diesels gaining success in the US, but the hurdles are many. It's really unfortunate that it starts at $25K when the standard car starts at $17K. These diesel engines demand a higher premium than a complex hybrid system. Doesn't make sense.

To think you can get a Prius for less. Diesel in my area is 40¢ more a gallon than regular gas too. You'll have to drive a long time to really start saving money.

Certainly a tough sell.

nookandcrannycar · 07-09-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

I like the idea of diesels gaining success in the US, but the hurdles are many. It's really unfortunate that it starts at $25K when the standard car starts at $17K. These diesel engines demand a higher premium than a complex hybrid system. Doesn't make sense.

To think you can get a Prius for less. Diesel in my area is 40¢ more a gallon than regular gas too. You'll have to drive a long time to really start saving money.

Certainly a tough sell.

^^^^^ My thoughts exactly.

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07-05-2013, 06:37 PM	#1
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Getting a diesel myself. I'll attempt my own fuel (biodiesel). I will never have to go to the pump again. Sounds good, doesn't it?

07-05-2013, 11:35 PM	#3
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	I like the idea of diesels gaining success in the US, but the hurdles are many. It's really unfortunate that it starts at $25K when the standard car starts at $17K. These diesel engines demand a higher premium than a complex hybrid system. Doesn't make sense. To think you can get a Prius for less. Diesel in my area is 40¢ more a gallon than regular gas too. You'll have to drive a long time to really start saving money. Certainly a tough sell.