My buddy Homer is thinking about one and asked me but I had nothing.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I've heard the second gens are quite good. The first gens had some quirks, but generally they were good too. They seem to be better than the VW diesels.

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2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (nanny state emissions)
2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 77k
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbodiesel, 4 sp auto, 156k - 28.7 mpg
1996 Tracker 4x4, 2 door, 16v, 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg

WARNING: this post may contain dangerous free thinking.

I've not personally owned or driven one but own a turbo gas Cruze so has picked up some about the first gen's "through the grape vine". I don't think they have any huge flaws. They're a SOHC 2.0 with a timing belt - new design but related to older designs, if memory serves. Real powerful in comparison (264 lb. ft. vs. the gas 1.4T's 148) and capable of mid upper 40's. Only available with an automatic, in one trim package.

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'82 300CD
"Pearl", the very first turbo diesel 123 coupe
Totaled 11/23/18, rebuild in progress.
'85 300TD, "Artemis".
'78 300D euro, "Ol' Red", mostly retired.
'85 300D, "Gandalf".

That is not correct. They have a manny Cruze now. I was just in one a couple of weeks ago.

Second gens are pretty bulletproof, I guess. The DPF issues are essentially worked out, and people are getting 60+mpg with loads of torque. I think a couple guys on the cruzetalk forums are north of 50K miles without any issues or service engine lights.

I'd buy one today if I were in the market for a new car.

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Garage:

2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (nanny state emissions)
2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 77k
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbodiesel, 4 sp auto, 156k - 28.7 mpg
1996 Tracker 4x4, 2 door, 16v, 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg

WARNING: this post may contain dangerous free thinking.

I like the Prius.

They may have. I was speaking purely of the first generation CTD's.

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'82 300CD
"Pearl", the very first turbo diesel 123 coupe
Totaled 11/23/18, rebuild in progress.
'85 300TD, "Artemis".
'78 300D euro, "Ol' Red", mostly retired.
'85 300D, "Gandalf".

I hope you are kidding, or a teen girl.

Actually he is looking at the 1.6 ecotec. All the same with it?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I don't have any specific knowledge on the Cruze diesel. A quick google search shows the previous 14/15 Cruze diesel sold about 6k units/year - well before dieselgate. My main concern when buying these small volume cars is availability of parts and skilled service technicians. There may be one parts depot in the US that stocks the more unusual stuff. Anytime you need something less common than an oil filter, it can be a three day wait for parts. Anytime it needs support from the manufacturer engineering team, it's at the bottom of the list below higher volume models.

It's probably a fine car. But for daily transportation, the service and support network behind it is equally important to keeping the car on the road. And I have found that aspect to be problematic on every low volume car I have owned.

How much $ for one ?

about 25K for a 2018 with 7000 miles IIRC.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The mileage of the diesel is amazing. But, I wouldn't buy any diesel today since the fuel cost is much higher than gas currently. A crystal ball on that would help. I would certainly spend much time reading up on the tech and reviews, since you don't want a tech gotcha 10 yrs from now. One son bought a gas Cruze new. The car had only been out a few years, but Chevy had already sold millions so I told him future parts should be easy and cheap (2nd post #10). It was a nice car, at a nice price. Too bad it was totaled. The kiss of death for any model is after they become ubiquitous as a rental car.

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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's
1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport
1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans

How is that the kiss of death Bill? ...not arguing just not understanding...

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Kinda like the kids INSTANTLY hating anything that was cool as soon as their parents do it...

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