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Originally Posted by IanP
You have to be kidding  , the only reason I can see for driving a diesel is the fuel consumption. Some say they are a nicer drive with low down torque, but cant say I miss that on my 4.6. They smell, the fuel stains your hands and they are noisy. Even in the UK the extra mileage isnt worth that to me. Mind you I am burning LPG  , but with the cost of fuel in the US, why on earth would you want an oil burner  |
Well, part of it is that we don't like to be denied options, especially since they were made here. I'm sure there were all kinds of EPA regulations that precluded the domestic sale of the diesel version E53. The other part is the torque that suits our stop light to stop light traffic. Finally, the added fuel mileage is nice even though our fuel prices are comparatively cheap.