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I think money oddly. I had a 98 Jetta TDI (Diesel). The trade off for 45 mpg was pokey performance, even with the turbo. The new ones really drive with pep,
by acomjean 11y ago
I think money oddly. I had a 98 Jetta TDI (Diesel). The trade off for 45 mpg was pokey performance, even with the turbo.
The new ones really drive with pep, like normal cars, so I think they thought they'd sell more with better performance. There is a not insignificant price premium for diesel vehicles.
Diesel owners are really really passionate about their cars (no time to redesign their web forums) and "Diesel Gate" is going to hit that loyalty hard.
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