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Originally Posted by BenzBob
Not sure why more people in the US don't look at the diesel alternative, as that would be my choice over hybrids. If you look at Europe, about 50% of vehicles are diesel.
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I do have a diesel alternative and I got it only because I was doing a lot of long distance travel of 150-200 miles a day. Today, if I had to get another vehicle, it sure as hell won't be a diesel since my commute is much shorter regardless of what Europe does, wants to do or doesn't do.
1. Fuel price can fluctuate by up to 10 cents from place to place. Gas price is more stable.
2. Fuel stinks and you have to wear gloves. No such issue with gas.
3. Second class citizen at the pump. So few pumps with diesel and so many more with gas and some azzhat blocking your pump.
4. Pump areas are usually dirty including the nozzle. See #2
5. Diesel has gelling issues when it gets too cold.
6. Every fuel station sells gas. Not ever station sells diesel.