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06-08-2006, 07:09 PM
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| I bite. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA
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| Turbo Diesels My Jeep only gets a little better than 19mpg. As I drive over 60 miles a day, what I spent on gas was killing me. So I bought a used 2004 VW Jetta with the Turbo Diesel. So far I am getting just over 44mpg. Here is a pic of it: http://x70.xanga.com/5c4a220b0933556.../b38039377.jpg I have heard the Beetle Turbo Diesel get about 55mpg. So I am wondering if others are going the diesel route? I think it is much prefered to the hybrids.
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06-08-2006, 09:27 PM
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I love Jettas. I really wanted one, but I was forced into purchasing a Kia, as it was all I could afford. LOL! I have a Jeep also. The engine went a couple months back, and it's been sitting in the driveway ever since, waiting for me to get it fixed. I miss my jeep! I also have to replace the windows, as the zipper on the driver's side has totally broken. UGH! I don't know the specifics, but I do know that the Kia is MUCH better on gas then the Jeep ever was!!!! I still like the Jeep better though!
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06-08-2006, 09:54 PM
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| Don't get undies in a bunch  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA
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Mini coopers get better MPG then my bike does. 52-55 MPG. My best on the bike...42 MPG.
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06-12-2006, 02:43 PM
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Haven't noticed any "hum" sound. All in all I am enjoying it.
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06-12-2006, 02:54 PM
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| Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA
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VW turbo is why it rides so nice. The same turbo that was found in the gas VW is the same used in Porsche. They know how to do it right.
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