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Maybe, but I didn't get a choice with the work car. For the size of the boat, the ghia with its zf does it well. Lt's and a manual on a wet ramp doesn't excite me either... 245s for the win in my case
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To add to your list - diesel engines are a lot heavier than their petrol equivalent, so they wreak havoc with steering, weight distribution... driver enjoyment in general. Obviously that's not a concern for 99% if buyers, but for me it's a deal breaker before you even start talking about how they sound, how they (don't) rev, and yeah the list goes on... |
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Still slow and boring to drive.
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Each to there own. That's why we are so lucky in this country that we have choices. We have 4 diesels in our family and if I followed this thread I'd sell them straight away. Barges, heavy, expensive to service blah blah blah.......... funny thing is they have all been faultless and extremely cheap to run.......but if it's on a forum , it must be gospel...........
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It is true , diesel engines are too heavy and don't handle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuNtw5XbxJg |
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Im refering to the ranger.
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Well I've sure been convinced, and will be ticking the diesel option box when I'm ordering my next LeMans car that's for sure. |
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so if the diesel is that bad I wonder why jaguar offer it in their xj series still
3.0 LITRE V6 221 TURBOCHARGED DIESEL The new uprated Jaguar 3.0 litre 221kW diesel engine, offers improved performance and fuel efficiency delivering 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds. Fuel Economy (Combined): 5.7 l/100km CO2 Emissions: 149g/km Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission with Intelligent Stop/Start http://www.jaguar.com.au/jaguar-rang...res/index.html
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yes still (as money n time permit) doing the rebuilding the zh fairlane with a clevo 400m 4v heads injected whipple blown with aode 4 speed trans to a 9" ....... we'll get there eventually just remember don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! I have taken up meditation... at least it's better than sitting around doing nothing !! |
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It all depends on your situation, living in the country it's diesel where you can take advantage of the better fuel consumption, availability, etc, plus the towing side of things.
Diesels in the city are a different matter, not really suited to stop start driving and short trips. Petrols are better suited to city driving duties.
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I talked my folks out of a diesel Subaru Outback when Dad retired, they bought the petrol variant & have done bugger all k's since. |
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I had a Nissan 2.0 pulsar diesel that was suited for city driving and hopeless on the motorway. used more fuel than the Australian 1.8 petrol but could tow the max that the car allowed.
Recent trip to Canberra saw loads of 2.2 ranger. The roads system was slow that couldnt see a reason for a 3.2. I have a D/MAX now to replace the 3.2 ranger. There is no way you go to a petrol in this size vehicle. My current Postman has a Diesel holden SUV, and leaves oil/diesel rainbow at the mail box. It has been much cheaper to run than the smaller cars or Suzuki 4X4 that they use locally.
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I've got a 1982 F100 with a 2V 351C in it.
It does 35L/100km on my 25km trip to work which is mostly 100km/h ![]() Diesel has its place in the light commercial world, due to DPF/SCR I wouldn't buy another diesel car, too many potential issues. But my TDCI Focus is awesome, ride that fat torque curve, it makes a nice small car to drive. I also ran a 16.32 in it down the 1/4 ![]() |
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The Ranger would still be boring to drive on the road if it had a petrol engine. It would just rev harder, sound better and use more fuel in the process. It's not a sports car, it's good for off-roading, carrying heavy and bulky items and towing. If you buy a 4x4 ute to hoon around in peak hour traffic you are gonna have a bad time, no matter what engine you have. Although I wouldn't say no to a V8 petrol engine in it. I eouldn't mind some straight line performance and a sweet soundtrack. That's what I love about American Utes. |
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