We don't? I guess the '2lt' designator means something I don't understand.. 'cause I swore I've seen 'TDI' Golfs 'round here. In fact I drove a buddy's prized new TDI Jetta just a few months ago.
And Doc, I'll still keep my manual trans thanks..
This AM's Autotrader shows ~12-14 decent Miatas within 100 miles.. Craigs list only shows 2 though..
Anyone have any advice for cleaning a windshield, interior? I had a small rock chip repaired almost a month ago now, and ever since then, my windshield has been super greasy on the inside. Windex just kinda smears it around.
Any products out there designed specifically for auto glass? Any tricks? I've tried just water and a bit of alcohol to cut the "grease", newspaper, various other wiping materials too.
There used be the best stuff called "Glass Wax". Wipe it on, wait till it hardens
and polish it off. It's in a pinkish colored can. I'd hesitate to call it wax because
it's more abrasive than that. It sure cleans the glass though.
I haven't been able to find it at the usual spots.
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There used be the best stuff called "Glass Wax". Wipe it on, wait till it hardens
and polish it off. It's in a pinkish colored can. I'd hesitate to call it wax because
it's more abrasive than that. It sure cleans the glass though.
I haven't been able to find it at the usual spots.
Heh, I still have a can of that back home that my dad bought God knows when. I personally don't think it's that great on glass, though it polishes brass pretty well.
One Grand makes a MUCH more agressive glass cleaning paste to get that waterspot line on the outside (you know, the one that the windsheild wiper makes) of the glass, but it just comes back in a few months, so unless you're showing the car, there is no point.
We don't? I guess the '2lt' designator means something I don't understand.. 'cause I swore I've seen 'TDI' Golfs 'round here. In fact I drove a buddy's prized new TDI Jetta just a few months ago.
We do get some diesel cars. And by some, I mean very few. At the moment, I think that the TDI golfs/jettas are the only diesel cars actually sold in the US. Beyond that, Chrysler has the diesel Liberty SUV, and then the bigger work trucks, F350 and the like. However, only some states actually allow the cars to be sold. If you want a diesel VW in MA, you can register it here, but you have to go to a dealer in NH or CT, etc, to purchase it.
So yes, Bubba, you are again technically right (you're such a prat, know that? ), however, the fact remains we have about as many diesels in this country as EU and OZ have fans of american football.
I didn't know that about MA. I should have known though. I bet the same is true for ME, VT, CA and the sort as well. Even the Mazda3 I was looking at was different in those states because of the extra smog rules. PZEV vs ULEV or some such thing.. Sales-people at NH dealers tried to push the 0.005% extra HP advantage the 50-state cars.. while ones at MA dealers tried to push the 0.005% lower emissions advantage of the CA cars. I couldn't tell the difference on a test-drive.
Still, where there's a will, there's a way, regardless of where you live. I have seriously given the TDI Golf a moment's thought. Probably the biggest strike against it was the fact that I can't get one very well equipped. If I have to drive it everyday I want niceties like a sun-roof, cruise control, and a half decent sound system. VW markets the TDI to the real rock-bottom, low-buck crowd.. so no dice there.
I tripped accross this C&D feature about 'diesel beaters' the other day. I was kind of shocked at some of the diesels they were able to find.. and at what costs. The Olds 88 especially, I never knew GM released such a car.. in the states ore anywhere else for that matter. ... Given those are ancient battle-axes from the 80's. And the whole '07 fuel changeover thing does not apply.
Although I just checked.. According to mbusa.com, you can still get a E320 CDI w/ a 3.2L I6 turbo-diesel from MB. Although the MSRP of ~$52k kinda ruins any savings you might find at the pump..
I'd still kill for a compact pickup w/ a ~2.5L turbo'ed I4 diesel. The rest of the world gets'em in spades.. but not us. ... Although I hear they pay quite dearly for them. Word has it the Mexico/South America Ranger in diesel trim sells for almost as much as a diesel F250 SuperDuty does up this way! If that's the case I am not so sure.
Although I just checked.. According to mbusa.com, you can still get a E320 CDI w/ a 3.2L I6 turbo-diesel from MB. Although the MSRP of ~$52k kinda ruins any savings you might find at the pump..
Yep, Benz still brings a diesel starting about 1.5 years ago. Also, back in 1998 for one year they brought an E300 diesel, but that was an utter piece of junk which also didn't sell well. Given the number of pre-1990 diesel Mercedes on the road, I can't help put wonder when the diesel boom suddenly died.
I tripped accross this C&D feature about 'diesel beaters' the other day. I was kind of shocked at some of the diesels they were able to find.. and at what costs. The Olds 88 especially, I never knew GM released such a car.. in the states ore anywhere else for that matter. ... Given those are ancient battle-axes from the 80's. And the whole '07 fuel changeover thing does not apply.
. That article was a riot, those guys are seriously twisted...that's why I subscribe. I'll bet GM would like you to forget about that diesel, too. To call them a POS is being charitable (not that the gas version of that car was a winner either...).
I think that the TDI golfs/jettas are the only diesel cars actually sold in the US.
So you don't get them but you do get them Didnt you say that you would have to go to 0z or europe to get a TDI ?
I will never own another petrol car after seeing the fuel economy & power of that little golf (err..petrol meaning a GAS car for you guys) We call this a gas car.
So you don't get them but you do get them Didnt you say that you would have to go to 0z or europe to get a TDI ?
I will never own another petrol car after seeing the fuel economy & power of that little golf (err..petrol meaning a GAS car for you guys) We call this a gas car.
Gus, maybe this website will make it clearer for you:
That's it, those are your only options. I don't know about Oz, but in EU, just about every model of compact car has an available diesel engine as either standard or an option.
That's it, those are your only options. I don't know about Oz, but in EU, just about every model of compact car has an available diesel engine as either standard or an option.
Ahhh so you only get the 1.9lt not the 2lt then. Massive difference in the 2 donks.
Another problem w/ diesel in the US is that it is not universally available. Not every service station has it. There is a loss in convenience factor.
Wow.. i dont know of a servo around here that does not have it. We have just so many small truck/vans etc that are diesel its just a natural thing for cars to join the parade.
Diesel isn't as hard to find as some other 'alternative' fuels, like E85 for example. It is funny, I think I see more E85 (private/consumer) vehicles on the road than I do diesels.. yet diesel is far easier to buy than E85 is. E85 is not available in New England at all. I think the closest E85 reseller is like 4-500 miles away.. and even they are a private or government only deal.
However E85 cars can burn regular gasoline too.. and I maintain the biggest reason E85 cars get produced is so that their makers can claim the tax breaks for doing so.
Yeah, how many of those E85 cars are burning anything other than straight gasoline? Like you sid, it's more for the manufacturers to get a tax break; I can get on a long rant about it, but I'll refrain (taking mom's advice about nothing nice to say...).
Yeah, how many of those E85 cars are burning anything other than straight gasoline? Like you sid, it's more for the manufacturers to get a tax break; I can get on a long rant about it, but I'll refrain (taking mom's advice about nothing nice to say...).
I'd be interested how my GS bike would run on that...i always use an E10 & it loves it however my method of testing is a little non scientific. If it pings (detonates)...i stop using it..if it doesnt then the bike must like it.
I'd be interested how my GS bike would run on that...
If it loves E10, you must have the happiest GS ever! Mine pings a little even with E10. It'd probably throw a charcoal brick right up at me if I tried E85!
Ethanol burns hotter but has less energy... if that makes sense.
If it loves E10, you must have the happiest GS ever! Mine pings a little even with E10. It'd probably throw a charcoal brick right up at me if I tried E85!
Ethanol burns hotter but has less energy... if that makes sense.
I ride like an old man so dont need the energy... im comfortable with that but i will jump any gutter or traffic island without thinking twice to avoid a traffic jam.
I'd be interested how my GS bike would run on that...i always use an E10 & it loves it however my method of testing is a little non scientific. If it pings (detonates)...i stop using it..if it doesnt then the bike must like it.
Like doodoo. Unless the fuel system & engine are set up for it, you'll end up with a large repair bill. E10 is a fairly low ethanol mix (10%), so not enough to cause the problems an 85% ethanol mix would.
Well so much for getting something fuel efficient. I had found a fuel efficient saturn really cheap, and in decent condition, but the guy was taking to long to get back to me and I only have so much free time. Instead I ended up financing a couple grand over what I had and bought a 99 blazer 4 door 4x4 with brush gaurd and fully loaded every option that was available. I feel sick to my stomach now but I always do after buying something this big . Tiem to go burn gas.
electric cars still kinda scare me. the idea of having to wear the same gloves that Gus wears when climbing on high-tension wires just to check the windsheild washer fluid just doesn't sit well.
for that reason, they're basically disposable. what's better: fill landfills with really scary battery materials or burn more dino juice? its a tough one.
Oh, that's not fair, just cause it's the same platform. That's like saying a Mustang Cobra R with the 5.4 is the same as a 1978 Ford Fairmont.
I for one like the Compass: it get's Andy in an SUV like he wanted, and out of some over-sized gas guzzler that looks bad and obstructs the view of others. The Compass is like the car-friendly SUV, I like it.
Richard
PS - Don't get me wrong, I'm not against high performance gas guzzlers, I'm against big slow moving blocks that move one person and 7 empty seats around. Heck, when my car is done (not that it's started, 1 more month until start date), it'll be a gas guzzler.
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And Doc, I'll still keep my manual trans thanks..
This AM's Autotrader shows ~12-14 decent Miatas within 100 miles.. Craigs list only shows 2 though..
There used be the best stuff called "Glass Wax". Wipe it on, wait till it hardens
and polish it off. It's in a pinkish colored can. I'd hesitate to call it wax because
it's more abrasive than that. It sure cleans the glass though.
I haven't been able to find it at the usual spots.
Heh, I still have a can of that back home that my dad bought God knows when. I personally don't think it's that great on glass, though it polishes brass pretty well.
One Grand makes a MUCH more agressive glass cleaning paste to get that waterspot line on the outside (you know, the one that the windsheild wiper makes) of the glass, but it just comes back in a few months, so unless you're showing the car, there is no point.
So yes, Bubba, you are again technically right (you're such a prat, know that?
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Still, where there's a will, there's a way, regardless of where you live. I have seriously given the TDI Golf a moment's thought. Probably the biggest strike against it was the fact that I can't get one very well equipped. If I have to drive it everyday I want niceties like a sun-roof, cruise control, and a half decent sound system. VW markets the TDI to the real rock-bottom, low-buck crowd.. so no dice there.
I tripped accross this C&D feature about 'diesel beaters' the other day. I was kind of shocked at some of the diesels they were able to find.. and at what costs. The Olds 88 especially, I never knew GM released such a car.. in the states ore anywhere else for that matter. ... Given those are ancient battle-axes from the 80's. And the whole '07 fuel changeover thing does not apply.
Although I just checked.. According to mbusa.com, you can still get a E320 CDI w/ a 3.2L I6 turbo-diesel from MB. Although the MSRP of ~$52k kinda ruins any savings you might find at the pump..
I'd still kill for a compact pickup w/ a ~2.5L turbo'ed I4 diesel. The rest of the world gets'em in spades.. but not us. ... Although I hear they pay quite dearly for them. Word has it the Mexico/South America Ranger in diesel trim sells for almost as much as a diesel F250 SuperDuty does up this way! If that's the case I am not so sure.
Yep, Benz still brings a diesel starting about 1.5 years ago. Also, back in 1998 for one year they brought an E300 diesel, but that was an utter piece of junk which also didn't sell well. Given the number of pre-1990 diesel Mercedes on the road, I can't help put wonder when the diesel boom suddenly died.
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So you don't get them but you do get them
I will never own another petrol car after seeing the fuel economy & power of that little golf (err..petrol meaning a GAS car for you guys) We call this a gas car.
http://www.biodieselamerica.org/diesel_vehicles_us
That's it, those are your only options. I don't know about Oz, but in EU, just about every model of compact car has an available diesel engine as either standard or an option.
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Holden (GM opel) I think ford australia are also bringing out in diesel in one of their smaller car soon...
Wow.. i dont know of a servo around here that does not have it. We have just so many small truck/vans etc that are diesel its just a natural thing for cars to join the parade.
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Had a list of gear, now its to long, so lets say I have 2 bags and 15,000 worth of stuff.
However E85 cars can burn regular gasoline too.. and I maintain the biggest reason E85 cars get produced is so that their makers can claim the tax breaks for doing so.
http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
Ethanol burns hotter but has less energy... if that makes sense.
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Like doodoo. Unless the fuel system & engine are set up for it, you'll end up with a large repair bill. E10 is a fairly low ethanol mix (10%), so not enough to cause the problems an 85% ethanol mix would.
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Andy's next Mini Cooper upgrade.
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for that reason, they're basically disposable. what's better: fill landfills with really scary battery materials or burn more dino juice? its a tough one.
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Wassat ? A jeep ?
I get mine tomorrow.
http://www.jeep.com/en/compass/index.html
Nice looking Golf!
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Oh, that's not fair, just cause it's the same platform. That's like saying a Mustang Cobra R with the 5.4 is the same as a 1978 Ford Fairmont.
I for one like the Compass: it get's Andy in an SUV like he wanted, and out of some over-sized gas guzzler that looks bad and obstructs the view of others. The Compass is like the car-friendly SUV, I like it.
Richard
PS - Don't get me wrong, I'm not against high performance gas guzzlers, I'm against big slow moving blocks that move one person and 7 empty seats around. Heck, when my car is done (not that it's started, 1 more month until start date), it'll be a gas guzzler.