Diesel coming to the US
12-28-2009, 06:23 PM
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If they sound as crappy as every other diesel in the US then I hope they don't come here. Nothing to help the cause of keeping trails open like loud smelly black belching diesel powered Jeeps out in the woods. May not be a popular view but it's a true view. Any chance they would be more like a European diesel such as in a BMW?
12-28-2009, 06:24 PM
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I would definitely be the first in line...
The image of loud obnoxious diesels spewing smoke is one from the past... Most diesels you see driving around these days are fairly inconspicuous... except for say a lifted F250 running oversized tires and a rich tune (which is done intentionally to get that dark smoke in most cases.)
If they sound as crappy as every other diesel in the US then I hope they don't come here. Nothing to help the cause of keeping trails open like loud smelly black belching diesel powered Jeeps out in the woods. May not be a popular view but it's a true view. Any chance they would be more like a European diesel such as in a BMW?
Seems it will have to suffer an untimely death when the diesels come out! 
12-28-2009, 06:33 PM
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12-28-2009, 06:35 PM
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Hmm... My step-daughter is going to be around driving age in a couple of years... might have to make her a deal on my rubi and get myself a diesel unlimited.
Oh gawd, the mods will start all over again
and 
at the same time!
Oh gawd, the mods will start all over again
and at the same time!
12-28-2009, 06:55 PM
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I would definitely be the first in line...
The image of loud obnoxious diesels spewing smoke is one from the past... Most diesels you see driving around these days are fairly inconspicuous... except for say a lifted F250 running oversized tires and a rich tune (which is done intentionally to get that dark smoke in most cases.)
The image of loud obnoxious diesels spewing smoke is one from the past... Most diesels you see driving around these days are fairly inconspicuous... except for say a lifted F250 running oversized tires and a rich tune (which is done intentionally to get that dark smoke in most cases.)
12-28-2009, 07:37 PM
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12-28-2009, 07:37 PM
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That diesel will be a BIG Dog...174Hp and 341 ft lbs of torque...It won't get out of its own way...They need to use the 3.0...250 Hp with close to 500 ft lbs of Torque..The 3.0 will get the job done. Mated to a Mercedes 6 speed Auto and you have a winner..
Remember its Torque that gets you rolling. Its HP that keeps you there.
Remember its Torque that gets you rolling. Its HP that keeps you there.
12-29-2009, 07:31 AM
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Yeah that 174hp sounds pretty low. I think our mini vans the V6's are in the 250's? or 244hp. I can't remember exactly. But then again I'm not too knowledgeable about those types of engines. Sounds awesome though. If I ever do an engine swap it's going to be a diesel