Yes, and it's too bad, too. Diesels offer everything in terms of performance/drivability that the American market wants:quote:
Originally posted by Kestas:
I remember the diesel fever back in the early 80's. Chrysler predicted back then that 25% of the market would be diesel. The idea was promptly killed by lower fuel prices.
1) Very high power just off idle (most guys say "high-torque," but only power moves a vehicle so I say high power) like a good big-block V-8,
2) New designs extremely quiet,
3) Excellent fuel-economy; better than a hybrid,
4) Lower TCO (cheaper overall) than a hybrid,
5) Capable of very low emissions,
6) Usually much better longevity than a gasoline engine (good for the 10th and 11th owners
7) Some kind of non-sensical connection to being a trucker.