Why are diesel autos so un-common in WA?
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Just browsing John Hughes website looking at a few car options and unlike the UK, there dont seem to be many Auto diesel hatchbacks/wagons available.
I've always had petrol cars in the UK because I only do about 4000 miles a year. However, I can see myself doing a lot more in WA so diesel would surely be the sensible option?
So why are they so hard to find?
I've always had petrol cars in the UK because I only do about 4000 miles a year. However, I can see myself doing a lot more in WA so diesel would surely be the sensible option?
So why are they so hard to find?
The Diesel car market in Australia as a whole is only just starting to get going
The Hyundai i30 was the first diesel car to sell in large numbers and the Holden commodore is starting to sell also
The market for diesels here are the big 4wds so none of the car makers from Europe exported the diesel models to us
The Hyundai i30 was the first diesel car to sell in large numbers and the Holden commodore is starting to sell also
The market for diesels here are the big 4wds so none of the car makers from Europe exported the diesel models to us
What is the cost of petrol / Diesel in WA ?
Perhaps I'm getting old but having spent the last 6 months running a Lexus GS300 Auto, I'd really like another auto - But maybe not a 19MPG petrol like the Lexus!
I drive company pool cars occasionally which are a mix of Auto and manuals. I jump from one to another without fuss but I do like a good Auto.
Perhaps I'm getting old but having spent the last 6 months running a Lexus GS300 Auto, I'd really like another auto - But maybe not a 19MPG petrol like the Lexus!
I drive company pool cars occasionally which are a mix of Auto and manuals. I jump from one to another without fuss but I do like a good Auto.
We haven't taken to diesel cars here in Oz, perhaps it's greedy car companies, but the premium for a diesel make the total package not competitive here.
On the other hand, that are very popular in the 4WD & ute market. My son was just boasting the other day that he is getting into the 7L/100Km area in his lumpy great Ford Ranger crew cab thing.
At least this means we don't get stinky hands fueling up our little shopping trolleys.
On the other hand, that are very popular in the 4WD & ute market. My son was just boasting the other day that he is getting into the 7L/100Km area in his lumpy great Ford Ranger crew cab thing.
At least this means we don't get stinky hands fueling up our little shopping trolleys.
madazrx7 said:
If you want economy, get a motorbike. Oh wait... haven't seen you out & about lately?
ouch!!i've been out and about a fair bit, but mostly for commuting to work.
I havent been up the hills in ages... hmm whats the weather like this weekend?
oh, that and the other new project on the go - See "Pit inspections" thread...
Edited by redchina on Wednesday 22 August 15:40
As already pointed out, diesel sales are on the way up... perhaps it's a WA thing.
http://yahoo.carsales.com.au/news/2012/diesels-on-...
Most of the Europeans are bringing in diesel auto, I guess it depends on what you want to spend and where you want to get it from (ie.. outside of WA).
BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar all have diesel autos.... Focus and Mondeo Diesel are also available in auto.
http://yahoo.carsales.com.au/news/2012/diesels-on-...
Most of the Europeans are bringing in diesel auto, I guess it depends on what you want to spend and where you want to get it from (ie.. outside of WA).
BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar all have diesel autos.... Focus and Mondeo Diesel are also available in auto.
Edited by 7805 on Saturday 25th August 08:18
Read this
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/#/41843/2010-hold...
That looks like diesel to me
Like I said I drove a mates DIESEL ute in 2009 and it was nice to drive
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/#/41843/2010-hold...
That looks like diesel to me
Like I said I drove a mates DIESEL ute in 2009 and it was nice to drive
Edited by sensible on Saturday 8th September 20:44
sensible said:
Read this
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/#/41843/2010-hold...
That looks like diesel to me
Like I said I drove a mates DIESEL ute in 2009 and it was nice to drive
Ah marketing, Include a D in the makeup of the car to make it look like a diesel. Paint the badge green too! http://www.themotorreport.com.au/#/41843/2010-hold...
That looks like diesel to me
Like I said I drove a mates DIESEL ute in 2009 and it was nice to drive
Edited by sensible on Saturday 8th September 20:44
SIDI = Spark ignition Direct Injection.
Quote from that article.
"Both engines are all-alloy (with iron bore liners), DOHC and undersquare. Both run relatively high compression: the 3.0 litre at 11.7:1, the 3.6 litre, 11.3:1, but each are perfectly happy with 91 RON fuel."
Edited by motomk on Saturday 8th September 23:36
motomk said:
sensible said:
Read this
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/#/41843/2010-hold...
That looks like diesel to me
Like I said I drove a mates DIESEL ute in 2009 and it was nice to drive
Ah marketing, Include a D in the makeup of the car to make it look like a diesel. Paint the badge green too! http://www.themotorreport.com.au/#/41843/2010-hold...
That looks like diesel to me
Like I said I drove a mates DIESEL ute in 2009 and it was nice to drive
Edited by sensible on Saturday 8th September 20:44
SIDI = Spark ignition Direct Injection.
Quote from that article.
"Both engines are all-alloy (with iron bore liners), DOHC and undersquare. Both run relatively high compression: the 3.0 litre at 11.7:1, the 3.6 litre, 11.3:1, but each are perfectly happy with 91 RON fuel."
Edited by motomk on Saturday 8th September 23:36
Go to:
Www.carsales.com.au>used car search>Holden>>commodore>fuel type : you'll see there is no diesel option.
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