Diesel Debate

[Taka Mizutani]

No, my car has shorter gearing than your Z06, Mark- I get about 26 mpg at
about 75 mph. That's with the A/C on- I averaged that from St. Louis to
Philly.

My buddy's "regular" C5 can do 30 mpg as it's geared taller and has a less
aggressive cam than your Z06.

My Miata has the smallest carbon footprint of any cars I own. Gets about 25
mpg around town with me thrashing it and on high rolling resistance RE-01R
tires.

Taka


On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 1:58 PM, Mark R <speedracer.mark at gmail.com> wrote:

> It's a $1300.00 tax credit for the Jetta TDI.
>
> The Z06 is the most fuel efficient vehicle I own.  28 MPG at 74 MPH.  Of
> course, it might be argued that my Escalade (when fully loaded) is more
> efficient per people mile.  I expect Taka's Vette might even better that.
>
> Want to reduce our carbon footprint?  Buy a used car.  And make it
> light.... who needs safety and modern conveniences?
>
> Mark Rosenkrantz
>
> On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 1:27 PM, Taka Mizutani <t44tqtro at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> BTW, there is a $1900 income tax credit currently on the Jetta TDI- that
>> makes it quite a lot more appealing in my eyes.
>>
>> I don't know if the MBZs have a similar credit or not.
>>
>> Resale is much, much better on VW diesels vs. the gas models, however.
>>
>> I'd get the diesel for longevity purposes, reduced carbon footprint,
>> better range before fillups and to be different. :-)
>>
>> I'll make up for the carbon footprint when I drive the vette.
>>
>> Taka
>>
>>
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