DIESEL: Is the 4k worth it? It depends.....

[motordavid]

Good post, MrX...I had seen versions of that also.
And, back at the Refining Ranch, diesel demand worldwide,
(even with the current oil demand pullback), is on a major
upswing vs. refining ability or, fulfillment.

As I posted before, it will take a great leap, both wallet-wise
and faith in the diesel car process to make diesel cars cost
effective and "work" here in the US, imo.

The upcharge and the perennial fuel cost difference make it
a tough sell for the "average" buyer, imo.
GL,mD

[MrX]

Originally Posted by motordavid

Good post, MrX...I had seen versions of that also.
And, back at the Refining Ranch, diesel demand worldwide,
(even with the current oil demand pullback), is on a major
upswing vs. refining ability or, fulfillment.

As I posted before, it will take a great leap, both wallet-wise
and faith in the diesel car process to make diesel cars cost
effective and "work" here in the US, imo.

The upcharge and the perennial fuel cost difference make it
a tough sell for the "average" buyer, imo.
GL,mD

Agree 100%. The question here is not about the diesel capabilities. It is probably much better than the 3.0si and challenge the V8, but does it work in the US market? The diesel price gap versus gasoline will get wider next year, which will make the better mileage of the diesel probably disappear or worse. I will still drive the diesel when it hit the showrooms, but the V8 seems the logical choice here in the US. Moreover, a discount on a diesel will be probably much less than compared to the V8, which is out much longer since 2007.