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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Sorry for the ignorance, but what's all the excitement with diesel cars about?
Big torque, good fuel mileage.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Exactly. For example, VW is bringing back their TDI line with a 2.2L turbo diesel. In stock form, it might only make ~140 horsepower, but makes nearly ~240 ft/lbs of torque, all while making ~50 MPG. A bit of modding and you get get power levels quite a bit higher than that without sacrificing fuel economy (or even improving it).
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This is fantastic news. They also mention that their plan includes pushing development on a diesel engine. If they brought a diesel sportback to the US, I'd be one of the first in line.
Ditto! I think that would be my wifes new ride.

Would it be too much to ask for a AWD diesel sportback with sport suspension and nice Evo seats?
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/g...pe-s-unmasked/

It will probably be called the Galant VR-4 eterna in Japan, and the lancer ralliart sportback here, according to the most recent Japanese auto magazines I picked up. Here is a link to the autoblog spy photos of the car as it will appear at the Geneva Auto Show
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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I like the looks of that so much better that the evo 8/9 wagon.. Dont get me wrong here, I like the wagon but I looked like the back end was chopped pre-Maturely...
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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wow, that is mad-hysteric-flaming-humongous-tyte ****e, Looks great plus great gas mileage! Also, can prolly tune that turbo diesel sucker to do some stuff that will make your shorts brown.
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by otter
This is fantastic news. They also mention that their plan includes pushing development on a diesel engine. If they brought a diesel sportback to the US, I'd be one of the first in line.
Myself as well.. I REALLY want one.
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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A little more info on the Sportback

The final production version will be shown at the Paris Show in September, but Autocar will be driving it June.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...hi-Evo/231613/

I don't know how reliable Autocar is but if they are correct, that's quite the wait! If the production version is debuted in September, then it will probably hit Euro dealers a few months later so I'd guess that the soonest we'd see the Sportback in the States would be Spring 09
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PSI_BOOST
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/g...pe-s-unmasked/

It will probably be called the Galant VR-4 eterna in Japan, and the lancer ralliart sportback here, according to the most recent Japanese auto magazines I picked up. Here is a link to the autoblog spy photos of the car as it will appear at the Geneva Auto Show
please dont let it look like this....


I mean honestly, do something "attractive" to more than just the goofy buyers
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Peteypab2133
please dont let it look like this....


I mean honestly, do something "attractive" to more than just the goofy buyers
Hey, I like the Prototype-S and I'm not a "goofy buyer!"
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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gas mileage, so if you have or plan on having kids, something to think about if you want them to enjoy the driving experience before we burn through all of the oil

Originally Posted by Pikapichu
Sorry for the ignorance, but what's all the excitement with diesel cars about?
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Pikapichu
Sorry for the ignorance, but what's all the excitement with diesel cars about?
So you pay 25% more for fuel that barely nets you a 25% increase in MPG. Oh yeh, Glowplugs are teh cool.
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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I am not a fan of the hatch back but the car is awsome looking ... nothing I would buy but it is a nice looking car.


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