Because some of us don't want to be bored to death with bozo technology to be able to get likely less efficiency that we already have? Hybrid efficiency comparable to a TDI typically isn't in the same size car . . . show me a realistic comparison of similar body size (and internal space) vehicles, and I might care . .
You just described most driver's in Lubbock, TX.
It's nice to see such a clean turbodiesel. I just wish the 328d was priced more in my range. Maybe in a couple of years. I think I'll have to test drive one.
And we carpool with 4-5 kids, so the SUV fits well. There is no sedan I know of that will seat 6-7 people (with 2 adults) We used to have a minivan, but wife got tired of driving it. And when we need to tow something, our Dodge Durango is far superior than a minivan. Nothing wrong with SUV's, they have their place.
Why did you put "own one" in quotes? Is "own one" a euphemism for something? Or are you suggesting he's lying?
I think he makes a valid point.and don't own a TDI any longer, maybe you should be spending your time over on the Prius boards instead of here?
I know it's difficult b/c the "system" has done such a good job in entrapping us into various and sundry tontine schemes in the last 75 years or so, but, would you pleeeezzzeee quit drinking the kool aid?!? Allowed to drive?!? What kind of mindset is that? Therein lies the problem: "driving" I don't know about you but the government is intruding way too much into my liberty and freedom...I'll travel where tf I damn well please, when I please, and in whatever I choose to use to travel. No gubbernment is going to tell me what I can and can't do. (withing reason of course; if you're talking about CRIMES with an injured party, a corpus delicti, that's another topic altogether). Additionally, I DO NOT DRIVE. I TRAVEL. Laugh all you want but there is a difference:
Well, why don't you find another 2012 Passat sedan or a Jetta nee Golf Sportwagon and "refresh" what's needed and not compromise?!?
I feel the same way about the USSR. I can't find it anywhere but I have maps from my childhood that prove it exists. It's a conspiracy. A c-o-n...spiracy.
On mine it's right above nitric oxide which is above polychlorinated biphenyl. Your table must be redacted by the censors.
Thank you. This post is refreshing. It gives me a little hope that possibly, just possibly, our nation might survive.
Unfortunately your reasoning will not resonate with the average American consumer. Even in cargo usage I bet you 90 something percent of non-commercial pickup trucks go empty from point A to point B throughout a given year.
Driving a motor vehicle on public roads is a privilege, not a right. If you have demonstrated that you can't handle that responsibility, that privilege will be revoked by your state licensing agency.
More food for the above, from Forbes:
Fortunately (or unfortunately, if you prefer) the Periodic Table has not changed. http://www.ptable.com/
I was debating how to answer that post, Brian, you hit it.
Makes sense then . . . kind of a corner case, though . . . my thought was more centered on the small-ish SUV's these days that only seat 4, and really offer nothing over a sedan but increased chance of rollower, higher drag, and lower mileage . . . didn't realize you had 6 or 7 bodies . . .
I'm not advocating clown cars, dammit! Most SUVs I see these days offer *ZERO* additional space over a nice sedan (and often less) but are more hazardous to rollover, and get lower mileage. Yeah, A boat SUV has more space, but so does a Kenworth . . . but the trend these days are smaller, 4 person . . .I'm travelling on business today, and Avis gave us a ghastly little crapwagon Chevy mini SUV. 4 crowded seats, and less than half the cargo capacity of my Passat, and likely heavier with worse aero an mileage . . . what's the point, other than "lemming theory" ? ? ?Unfortunately your reasoning will not resonate with the average American consumer. Even in cargo usage I bet you 90 something percent of non-commercial pickup trucks go empty from point A to point B throughout a given year.
So what is the next step to make environmentally better vehicles for the US. Let's get these large SUVs and 'passenger' pick up trucks and electrify them by sticking a huge battery in them. Who cares how is this large battery made, where is made and the environmental impacts on places that have to do the additional mining, production and then subsequent recycling of them. Zero tailpipe emissions is what it counts. I do not want to know how my EV car is made
I don't think there is any question that it is here. Sometimes it seem idiocracy is the majority opinion to my deep regret.
Let's don't.Unfortunately your reasoning will not resonate with the average American consumer. Even in cargo usage I bet you 90 something percent of non-commercial pickup trucks go empty from point A to point B throughout a given year.
So what is the next step to make environmentally better vehicles for the US. Let's get these large SUVs and 'passenger' pick up trucks and electrify them by sticking a huge battery in them. Who cares how is this large battery made, where is made and the environmental impacts on places that have to do the additional mining, production and then subsequent recycling of them. Zero tailpipe emissions is what it counts. I do not want to know how my EV car is made
Actually you are wrong. a license is NOT required to fly your own airplane. look up FAR part 103 regulations for clarification.
It has NOTHING to do with the "constitution". Try the Declaration of Independence. I know it will be hard to believe but the "constitution" is part of the problem.That plus the USC & UCC. {There's that pesky indoctrination err education system again}. Study the common law which is what this country was founded on.
hehe I clicked on it and survived.
An (254 lb max) ultralight is not an aircraft according to the FAA, it is an ultralight vehicle. Most that fly these aren't real ultralights anyway as almost everyone I have seen fails to meet the weight limit and/or one of the other requirements. They are fun to fly though. But with all their requirements they really aren't good for anything other than getting up in the air. 5 gallons won't take you far or for very long. I enjoyed mine in my younger days. An H-3 Pegasus, kind of looked like an old P-40 or British Spitfire.