Is there such a thing as a desirable diesel?

[DoubleD]

HD Adam said:

But is it desirable?

To some people, yes it is.

[Pan Pan Pan]

I need a car that can carry 5 or six people and their luggage in relatively comfortable way, for long distances, where space, cruising at the posted limit and long range become the most important requirements. For those particular journeys a diesel becomes desirable, and a petrol car does not.
If I am driving alone or with one passenger, a petrol car becomes desirable.
Horses for courses. For some however, they have to harness their race horse to a cart, or have to put their Suffolk punch on a race course, neither situation of which is particularly desirable.

[Pan Pan Pan]

jamieduff1981 said:

That's pretty sweet!

Yes it is for those who need or like this type of vehicle, and many do.
Ideal for a diesel engine. I would dread having to buy the same thing with a petrol engine, then stopping every few miles to fill it up

[HD Adam]

Pan Pan Pan said:

jamieduff1981 said:

That's pretty sweet!

Yes it is for those who need or like this type of vehicle, and many do.
Ideal for a diesel engine. I would dread having to buy the same thing with a petrol engine, then stopping every few miles to fill it up

You can get the same truck with a 6.2 petrol V8.
385 hp & 405 ft-lbs.

Owners report them as getting about 12-15mpg.

I'm not sure why you would choose one with that engine as it's slower. less economical and has less towing capacity but you do see them about.

[ambuletz]

On topic. (taken from the seriously overpriced cars thread)

pits said:

Little spec E39
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/272440657247?_mwBanner=1

[Fastdruid]

ambuletz said:

On topic. (taken from the seriously overpriced cars thread)

pits said:

Little spec E39
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/272440657247?_mwBanner=1

I just don't get the point in buying a diesel to do 4k/year!

[TheDrBrian]

Fastdruid said:

ambuletz said:

On topic. (taken from the seriously overpriced cars thread)

pits said:

Little spec E39
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/272440657247?_mwBanner=1

I just don't get the point in buying a diesel to do 4k/year!

It's got da torques innit. Overtaking in top bro'

Fastdruid said:

Ahbefive said:

WinstonWolf said:

Nope, a diesel power curve has what's called torque backup...

Not heard of that one before. Is that what creates the diesel desire?

I thought it was like when you're creating a backup of your computer. At first it *appears* to be going quickly but then it takes ages and goes really slowly.

Diesels provide plenty of jerk , which is hard to differentiate from acceleration.