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Old 02-11-2011, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JCL View Post
So the 99% of BMW car purchasers in the US in 2009 that picked a gasoline engine model, compared to the 1% that picked a diesel model, were just ill-informed? Looks like BMW has some education to do then.
I wouldn't say 99% but you gotta admit a large percentage of people
tend to just follow everyone else when it comes to most anything.

Vehicles are no exception. The American consumer is a prime example of a culture bent on consuming impractical, wasteful, consumer products.
They follow the line of least resistance believing whatever they are told. Here's a good example of how people are being fed mis-information regarding todays diesel.

Why Do People Choose Not to Drive Diesel Engine Cars By RJ Performance
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