digest, A4-TDI

[Edward Birch]

William wrote.....
> Thank you for ruining my day ;)

Sorry!!

> A '91 Diesel Jetta got me to work today...it will get
> me home tonight.  An '86 Golf Diesel awaits my time
> and wallet...it has gone over a quarter million miles
> and just wants to be fixed up again........

Yes, Diesel engines will last a long time. MAYBE the marketing fools don't
want us to have a *Long term* car.  Cuts down on repeat sales?? I have heard
several excuses from Mercedes Benz and Audi executives explaining the lack
of Diesel powered cars into the U-S.  Poor quality Diesel fuel, too much
sulfer in American Diesel fuel, no one will buy Diesel cars, yada-yada,
etc....

Gee, how can little 'ol Volkswagen get their 50MPG TDI into United States,
AND certified on this terrible American Diesel fuel.  VW has the little
Lupo-TDI in Europe that manages 90MPG on Diesel.  However, NO ONE at
Mercedes Benz can clearly explain to me why Benz, with their high
technology, cannot market a Diesel car into the US.

> Maybe an extended bout of gas prices north of $2.00/US
> gallon will do it.

I don't think so. There is a strong anti-Diesel group in this country.  Why,
I cannot explain. Perhaps someone else can enlighten us!

Ed Birch.....93-100S