RE: Did Audi make a Turbo Diesel?

[Brett Dikeman <brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net>]

>Unfortunately, these are only available in Europe.  Also available in Europe
>is a Passat(not an Audi but very close) available with a 150hp 2.3l V5
>turbodiesel.

Bull.  My economics professor --here in the US--, bought one of these 
from a Boston dealership, probably 2-3 years ago.  Very quiet w/ 
little bit of turbo whirr, mileage in the 40's to 50's. Nothing to 
hint that it wasn't a normal Passat except a little "TDI" on the 
front grille, a la "quattro" badges on our cars and the unusual sound.

It replaced his rather ancient diesel rabbit.

Why did he have a diesel?  Well, let's just say it had something to 
do with his teaching subject...TDI's are -very- inexpensive 
fuel-wise.  He used to brag that he could get 45mpg with 5 adults and 
a full load of baggage going from Boston to Springfield.

Brett

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