02-17-2014, 04:28 PM
Sure, if the gas option would require premium (e.g. Mercedes/BMW)
BUT, mass market diesel vehicles have had a checkered past here in the U.S.
Even the VW TDi models had major issues when the U.S. switched to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) back around 2007.
As documented on tdiforums, VW claimed any problems with the new TDI system were because of people putting in gasoline.
Which is why VW initially refused warranty repairs and told those affected to shell out up to $10,000 out of pocket (many chose to spend that $ on an attorney instead).
So until the new Chevy diesels have some miles on them I'd let someone else beta-test them.
Your mileage may vary...
Around here Diesel is the same or less than premium gasoline. The engine lasts longer, it is more fuel efficient, and has generally lower maintenance costs. As soon as they come out with a Volt or similar that is a Diesel hybrid I'll probably get one. The Volt model makes the most sense to me. I found the info at this link to be mostly accurate comparing gas and diesel engines. Most hybrids don't make any sense environmentally or financially unless you drive 20k mile/year for 15 years or so.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/th...23640.html
BUT, mass market diesel vehicles have had a checkered past here in the U.S.
Even the VW TDi models had major issues when the U.S. switched to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) back around 2007.
As documented on tdiforums, VW claimed any problems with the new TDI system were because of people putting in gasoline.
Which is why VW initially refused warranty repairs and told those affected to shell out up to $10,000 out of pocket (many chose to spend that $ on an attorney instead).
So until the new Chevy diesels have some miles on them I'd let someone else beta-test them.
ztirffritz wrote:
[quote=Grateful11]
The diesel is a $4000 option on the Cruze plus diesel is $0.80/gal more around here than gas, I'll stick with our Prius.
Your mileage may vary...
Around here Diesel is the same or less than premium gasoline. The engine lasts longer, it is more fuel efficient, and has generally lower maintenance costs. As soon as they come out with a Volt or similar that is a Diesel hybrid I'll probably get one. The Volt model makes the most sense to me. I found the info at this link to be mostly accurate comparing gas and diesel engines. Most hybrids don't make any sense environmentally or financially unless you drive 20k mile/year for 15 years or so.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/th...23640.html