FSI Direct injection (gas) engine and TDIs

[David Head]

I consider myself reasonably well read on automotive matters. I have 
never heard of an issue with high sulfer content in gasoline. The IS a 
problem with high sulfer content in diesel fuel. That's the 'cited' 
reason for the lack of newer TDIs in the US.
If it just weren't so damn ugly I would be in the market for one of the 
new Sprinter vans by Mercedes (imported by IH and Dodge) - gotta love 
that capacity AND 30+mpg. Its running a 2.5L TDI. C&D loaded a Caterham 
in the back in their test...
The wife about had a conniption when I showed her one. But at $29K to 
36K and a great towing capacity its damn hard to beat
Its great to see that both Airstream and Westphalia are using the 
chassis for new motorhome designs. The Airstream model is rated at 
22mpg, although I'm not thrilled with the layout. I'm waiting on the 
Westphalia design. Winnebago is stopping the use of the VR6 Eurovan 
chassis for the Rialta. I am hoping they shift over to this one.

>--- Todd Young <auditodd at comcast.net> wrote:
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>>Just two problems:
>>1) rumor has it the USA won't get the 3 door (2 doors plus hatch), we 
>>will only get the 5 door (4 doors plus hatch)
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>>2) USA fuel has too much sulfer content, doesn't work well with the FSI 
>>engine (at least that's what I have heard), so I don't think we will see
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>>the FSI engines for a few years yet.
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>>Someone please correct me if I'm wrong (and I honestly hope I am).
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>>JordanVw at aol.com wrote:
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>>>this was on vw vortex...interesting writeup about the new Audi A3 and
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>>its 
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>>>1.6L FSI Direct Injection petrol engine..
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>>>http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/audi_news/article_199.shtml
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