>Diesel kinda smells funny, too, doesn't it? <

I don't know about in Canada, but in Europe diesel is much cleaner than it is here in the States and the cars don't smell so bad. The European car makers have different versions of cars that sell in Europe versus those that get exported to the States. Supposedly it's going to get better here soon, but for now in the States I certainly wouldn't want a diesel car. You're right that they're smelly.

~~Bonnie




>>>>I haven't, but my last 2 cars were VW's - a golf (diesel), and a cabrio (gas unfortunately). My next car will also be a VW, though that's not going to be for some time yet.
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>>>Thanks.
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>>>May I ask why you prefer diesel over gas?
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>>Mileage (or klicks here in Canada). With gas, I get about 450 Kilometres (about 280 miles) to a tank. With Diesel, I get slightly more than double that.
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>>Right now Diesel is slightly more expensive than gas here in Toronto, but since I only have to fuel up half as often with diesel, it's way cheaper overall.
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>>The only problem with diesel is pickup. The acceleration is better with gas, but unless you're the type who needs to peel away from the light faster than everybody else, it's not much of an issue.
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>Diesel kinda smells funny, too, doesn't it? And is not as readily available, at least here in the States. Some stations have it, some don't.
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>Mike