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  1. silky

    silky New Member

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    #16 silky, Oct 15, 2013
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    Speaking as one who spends quite a bit of time at the dog park, and on occasion rents a Prius, I'd say it's about even...

    ...but I do like diesels, drove them for 25 years, I like the concept of compression ignition...
     
  2. old81

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    #17 old81, Oct 15, 2013
    Last diesel I owned was a 7.2 in my F250 for towing the Alfa Romeo to races. It got the job done.

    I have driven a few in Europe, they actually do quite well and love the low end torque to move along, which is about all you can do on the small roads around the UK, Norway and France. :)

    Don
     
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    #18 mrntd, Oct 15, 2013
    You can get back the extra tax spent on diesel fuel. That lowers the per gallon cost.
     
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    #19 Spa2k, Oct 16, 2013
    This is the most absurd thing I've read or seen - until yesterday. :eek6:

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  5. eMINIparts

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    #20 eMINIparts, Oct 16, 2013
    ^^^
    High speed pursuit vehicle?
     
  6. Dave.0

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    #25 Dave.0, Oct 16, 2013
    I would also buy a 1st Gen JUSTA vert for a beach / cruse around car.
     
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    #27 Dave.0, Oct 16, 2013
    It was the 80's and the God forsaken Prius was not around.

    The times were all about Mtv, Miami Vice, Metal hair bands, Coke and everyone had a Mustang 5.0 or an Camaro IROC, or a Pontiac Firebird / Tans Am.

    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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