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Old 17-06-2018, 01:58 PM   #11
tranquilized
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Default Re: Wheels special investigation: Australia’s own Dieselgate

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx View Post
I’m by no means anti diesel. I know they have their place, but as much anti diesel lobbying goes on, there’s also a lot of uneducated love for Diesel engines.

Why any diesel hatchbacks exist baffles me. I can see zero point for a diesel Golf for example. And why anyone who lives in a city and sees regular traffic and short trips would buy a diesel baffles me too.
This is 100% truth.

Diesel makes complete sense in trucks and utes, bigger SUV's etc, but a hatchback?

I reckon the uneducated love comes from the torque. A diesel goes well in a straight line so they're awesome! Never mind all that extra weight over the front wheels, the low revs, the sound, the smell...
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