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    2017 Cruze Diesel

    He said 6 speed- that is a manual trans. Automatic is 9 speed.
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    2017 Cruze Diesel

    I can confirm that the one I drove was the LT trim and it did have cruise control. The sales man told me that LT is the standard with the diesel. Add-on can add to the price tag. Sun roof, heated seats, heated steering? Navigation GPs, leather seats, parking assist, lane watch, and maybe even...
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    2017 Cruze Diesel

    Just did a quick math on this,with current fuel prices in my area. Considering my long commute of 150 miles round trip 4 times/week or about 20,000 miles a year, plus another 10,000 miles for other driving. Calculated 30K miles /year. regular gas $2/gal 35 mpg, on hwy. vs. diesel at 50mpg...
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    2017 Cruze Diesel

    You are correct, LT trim level was the one I drove and it was $29K after dealer discount $27K. Still way too high, for a chevy cruise.
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    2017 Cruze Diesel

    I've had a chance to drive a cruize 1.6 with the 9 speed auto from Austin to Temple on TX hwy with 75 mph speed limit(outside the Austin city limits). Traffic was moving 80mph some 85. The cruize was revving at ~2000 RPM at 80mph. In my book it is fantastic. Doing some quick pass I was...
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    Considering sacrificing my manhood..

    This is a good thread.. It does not matter what you drive people will judge you. Here in Texas if you don't drive a big ass pick up, you are not manly enough, In Austin driving Tesla may over-ride that assumption. In my opinion, it is not the car you drive that makes your manhood...
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    EA288 - A diesel way forward?

    With the latest news of VW completely pulling out the diesel from the US and focusing towards electric hybrids, the future of diesel is lost. If you want to own the last of the best diesel= classic, keep it. I love mine and had 4 or so VW TDIs, all trouble free. But this time I am letting...
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    Not one problem, 2015 GSW 6 MT

    1 year, 2 months, zero problem. Absolutely like this car. Now that the Texas weather is cooling down and don't need much AC in the evening, my driving home at 8-9 pm with little traffic, regularly get indicated 50+ and sometimes 60 mpg- indicated. Even if my dash MPG readout is optimistic...
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    EA288 - A diesel way forward?

    I have a hard time deciding what to do with my 2015 GSW. I absolutely love the car. I am on the mission to find a suitable replacement, but any car I have test driven does not come close to power, handling and fuel efficiency the GWS have. But want to turn it becauseI don't think I will ever...
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    EA288 - A diesel way forward?

    Further more... Right now with fuel prices, and newer efficient direct injected gasoline engine fuel economy coming close being on par. Specially when the initial extra expense $$ of a diesel engine option- it would take a long time to break even on fuel cost over the years. If you have costco...
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    EA288 - A diesel way forward?

    Yeap... hybrids take a beating on resale/trade-in, because the condition of the very expensive rechargeable battery can not be easily checked. At least not by the appraising sales person. So they may appraise on the low side. Same thing happened to our Honda hybrid, it had 100,000 miles.
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    Owner experience comparison 2015 GSW to previous version JSW?

    I've had a 2009 with a manual trans, was a great car. Now I have a 2015 GSW ( DSG), it is even better, the new engine is more fuel efficient and seems to have more power. Handling seems about the same to me. More features on the 2015 such as keyless start/stop. Better radio, back up cam. I...
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    VW TDI goodwill package: Offers $500 Visa cards & $500 dealer credits to TDI owners

    Not only YES you can, but it has been suggested here a gazzilion times. You Buy what ever the dealer sells, it does not have to be for your car only. I bought 2 tires for my daughter's car (Pontiac) and had walmart install it.
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    Correct DEF fluid?

    You can also save money if you ever travel by a busy truck fuel station. They have DEF dispensed form a nozzle (like fuel) at $2.50- $3/gal. With a VW TDI jetta, it may not worth messing with filing storing it in a jar, but I may do it with my duramax- it is thirsty for DEF :)
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    Anybody try to run their TDI out of Diesel to see exactly how many miles they can get

    I don't think people intentionally try to run the car out of fuel, but it surely does happen. I would think used and new car dealers do it frequently since they don't keep much fuel in the car and the cars get moved around. A new PDI car (pre-delivelry inspection) at the dealer does not get...
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    Anybody try to run their TDI out of Diesel to see exactly how many miles they can get

    If you can remain civil, stop the name calling... I'll be glad to discuss it with you. You may be right; lets talk about it. Looking at the drawing it appears the internals of HPFP are sitting in a cavity/tub of diesel fuel. It does not pull/such the fuel from this cavity. When you do not...
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    Anybody try to run their TDI out of Diesel to see exactly how many miles they can get

    No.....draining the oil is not the same as running out of fuel. If you remove oil form the engine while it is running it will continue to run for a while till things heat up from friction and seize. (Unless low oil pressure sensor tells the computer to stop the engine). If you remove fuel or...
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    Anybody try to run their TDI out of Diesel to see exactly how many miles they can get

    The engine will not run too long without fuel, if the HPFP does not get fuel it can't build enough pressure have the injectors spay, the engine will quit running. If the engine does not run/turn, the HPFP does not turn. Crankshaft and HPFP are connected.
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    Anybody try to run their TDI out of Diesel to see exactly how many miles they can get

    Ye there is a low pressure or lift pump that pumps fuel to the fuel filter and to the HPFP -High Pressure Fuel Pump. Also do not forget, If the low pressure or aux pump can not bring fuel to the highpressure pump, there is still diesel fuel inside the HPFP to lubricate parts (diesel fuel is...
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