Posted by RN on February 24, 2010 at 12:50:41 from (184.60.14.1):
In Reply to: Ford British Diesel posted by CLTX on February 24, 2010 at 11:11:11:
European diesels to be sold in US have to met EPA pollution standards- they are about the same as in Europe- but up until 2 years or so ago the US diesel fuel had too much sulfur in it- 500p/m- to meet the standards. New ultra low sulfur standards- 15p/m- now available here and most of the European diesels can meet basic US-though not perhaps California and North East US- standards. Market acceptance then becomes deciding point- will customers pay the extra cost for a slower vehicle that uses fuel not available at every station? VW TDI does fairly good on performance- but cost in these times gets a little extra look by the buyers. Pickups with diesels doing fairly good- but the pickup owners are often commercila drivers or knowledgable about diesel meeting their needs and acept maintenance requirments. Old problems still deter some people- the GM gas converted to diesel 350 engine is a short life stinker is a public embarrassment, slows sales. The Old VW and Escort diesel winter start difficulties also public detraction. Some potential purchasers ask salesmen about service and get wrong info- sometimes the service writers will tell them they have no certified diesel mechanic to do warantee after salesman tells them the mechanics can fix anything. the higher cost of diesel fuel now is another turn off compared to 10 years or so back when diesel was 20 cents a gallon or more cheaper than regular gas. Lots of little reasons to buy a new gas instead of diesel small car. RN
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