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Originally Posted by tjts1
Some modern turbo charged small displacement gasoline engines can match diesels for low end torque and fuel economy. I just don't see the the appeal of new diesels anymore. They are horribly complex and expensive to maintain with little fuel economy or torque advantage vs the equivalent of gasoline engines. You have to really want a diesel just because.
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I own one of those small displacement gasoline engines. It's great, I still would like a diesel for towing and heavy torque applications. Modern diesels in trucks and suvs still make a lot of sense.
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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.
Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth
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