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When people think of diesel engines what they usually think of is a loud semi rumbling by, emitting foul-smelling, thick, black exhaust. So why is diesel fuel now being called a clean alternative to gas? Simply put, the diesel fuel of today is much different than the diesel fuel of yesterday. Because of new clean-diesel technology -- the introduction of ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel -- diesel is now as clean as gasoline. Because of the low-sulfur diesel fuel, cars powered by diesel can now employ the use of catalytic converters, filters and other exhaust treatments, stripping diesel of foul-smelling pollutants. What makes diesel engines better for the environment than gasoline powered engines is the better mileage provided by diesel. Diesel engines are on average roughly 30% more efficient than gas engines, which means if you own a diesel powered car or truck you burn 30% less fuel. Given the marked difference in mileage, buying a car or light truck powered by diesel as opposed to gasoline seems like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, there are other considerations that make the decision much more complex; specifically, the cost of diesel-powered vehicles, the difference in the fuel cost of diesel versus gasoline, and the availability of diesel powered cars and light trucks.

Vehicle Cost: Because diesel engines need to be modified to meet EPA standards to burn fuel more cleanly you can expect to pay a premium for diesel powered vehicles compared to similar gas powered vehicles while also sacrificing horespower. Based on data from Edmunds.com as of July 1, 2010 you will pay a sizable amount more for a diesel than a gas-powered vehicle. The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is the most reasonably priced diesel on the road today with an MSRP of $22,830. This is over $600 more expensive than the gas-powered 2010 VW Jetta, and you are sacrificing horsepower, but you will get on average 8 more miles per gallon. If you are on the market for a diesel SUV, the 2010 Audi Q7 diesel will cost you $4,000 more than its gas counterpart, and has 55 less horsepower. You can expect to average 4.5 more miles per gallon with the diesel version.

Clearly, you will pay more for diesels, but diesel engines will last much longer than gas engines. For those planning on unloading the car or truck in 3 to 5 years this means that diesels depreciate more slowly, so you can sell the vehicle for more. For those that plan on holding onto their diesel until it dies this means reduced maintenance costs and a longer life expectancy as it is not unheard of for diesel engines to last for 250,000 miles or more.

Fuel Cost: Because of the better fuel efficiency diesel engines provide you will save money on fuel, but if you are considering a diesel because of its fuel efficiency you will need to factor in the cost of diesel fuel as opposed to the cost of gas. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), diesel fuel prices are roughly $0.20 per gallon more expensive than gasoline. Part of the difference in price is due to the fact that diesel fuel is taxed at a rate about 25 percent higher than gasoline. Federal taxes account for 24.4 cents per gallon of diesel but only 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline. The higher price for diesel fuel partially offsets the cost savings you will have from the better mileage. If the prices of gas and diesel fuel were the same you would pay $400 more per year for gas for an Audi A3 driven 12,000 miles, but because of the fuel price difference the diesel fuel savings amount to only $300 per year.

Another consideration related to fuel cost is the proximity of the nearest diesel pump. According to the Diesel Technology Forum, fewer than half of the local gas stations in the United States also offer diesel fuel. This means potentially having to drive an additional mile or two to fill up your tank, which in turn will offset some of the fuel efficiency savings.

Vehicle Availability: According to practicalenvironmentalist.com there are a limited number of 2011 diesel models available. For car shoppers with budgets of less than $20,000 they will have to wait at least another year before a vehicle in their price range becomes available. In addition, families craving a diesel minivan will also have to wait until 2012 and beyond. The reason there are not more models available is that it is expensive to upgrade a standard diesel engine so that it meets US "clean diesel" standards. The most popular models available are the Audi A3, the Audi Q7, the BMW 335d, the BMW X5 xDrive 35d, Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-250 Super Duty, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz GL350, Mercedes-Benz R350, the VolkswagenTouareg TDI, the Jetta TDI, The Jetta SportWagen TDI, and the Volkswagen Golf.

Until the cost of developing diesel engines that comply with the EPA's clean diesel standards comes down and the government removes the tax disadvantages on purchases of diesel fuel, car and light truck manufacturers will not produce diesels on the same level as gas-powered vehicles. But for those people that want a reliable car that will last 10+ years diesels are a great alternative to gas or hybrids because of their lower maintenance costs and longer life expectancies.

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Because the Environment is Everybody’s Business

The increasing demand for green cars and the growing awareness for the continuous threat of global warming have encouraged dealerships around the country to join the green car bandwagon. And to attract customers these auto dealers are using green diesel cars. More than a dozen of these businesses are found along the West Coast where the biodiesel subculture is slowly conquering the mainstream.

A great number of these clean-diesel entrepreneurs conduct marketing via the internet using their own web sites as well as Craigslist classifieds to attract potential customers, there are also some that display their wheels from streetside auto lots.

According to Steve Ahl, a former recycled–lumber salesman who is currently outfitting his used diesel car lot in Ukiah, Calif., with solar panels, "In 2003, I came out of the closet and became a full-blown car dealer. This isn't the typical suede shoe used car lot operation."

The Ahl Motors TDI Cars has been able to sell almost 700 Volkswagen Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) diesels together with some other brands like Ford and Honda trucks. It also has stocks of 25 models with price ranging from $10,000 to $35,000. Ahl also said that most of his customers would really want to shift to using biodiesel.

To convert a vehicle into a green car would normally cost as little as $50 or more than $2,000 depending on the modifications that a car owner wants. But no matter how the cost involved the result is worth it since you get to have a vehicle that can run on petroleum-based diesel, crop-based biodiesel, vegetable oil from deep-fryers of fast-food kitchens or how about a combination of the three.

Ahl Motors’s models can function on biodiesel after only minimal alterations. Ahl said that starting from the time that oil prices have continuously increased, their sales also took off and have grown since then although it still fluctuates due to the rise and fall of the cost of diesel.

Despite of the fact that the Northern California lot attracts mostly politically aggressive customers that includes Pete Coyote who recently bought a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Ahl also stressed that there are also a fair share of shoppers who buy because they know that by doing so will enable them to help preserve the environment, which is definitely a good thing.

Whatever may be the motivation that a customer has may it be political or the simple care for the environment, the fuel-efficiency and the longevity of diesel cars would remain to be the key selling point for Ahl’s customers.

In some vehicles an odometer showing 100,000 miles traveled may indicate old age for gasoline engine but the opposite is true in the case for diesel cars like Volkswagen TDIs because such figure is a sign of youth. You see Volkswagen TDIs are designed to last half a million miles and are equipped with high-quality VW fuel injection that helps turn it into a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vehicle. Ahl said, "I have sold to conservative Republicans just because these cars make economical sense. They're sporty, economical and they go forever."

Last year AutoWeek magazine has tested a Volkswagen Jetta TDI and was able to achieve 49.9 miles per gallon surpassing the 42 miles per gallon of the Toyota Prius. And with or without biodiesel the Jetta TDI hovers around $3.50 per gallon in California. Ahl has customers coming from as far as San Diego and Seattle who wants to replace their hybrid Toyota or Honda with a Volkswagen TDI and fuel it up with biodiesel.

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Benjamin Hudson works as a supervisor at one of the top engineering firms in the business district of Louisiana. He is also a freelance journalist and has passion for anything automotive.

Jetta TDI. 2006 or 2009?

I'm trying to decide between these two Jetta TDI's.

2006 Jetta TDI ~ 71,000 miles ~ $13,000
2009 Jetta TDI ~ 28,500 miles ~ $20,000

They're both in really good shape and have the same features.

I'd rather get the 2009, but would have a little bit of a difficult time affording it. Is it worth the extra $7,000? They were not made in 2007 and 2008 because I believe the EPA started enforcing higher emmision standards on new diesel powered cars.

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&car_id=277993843&dealer_id=64172483&car_year=2006&dealership_view_name=fieldsmotorcars&model=JET&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&result_car_id=null&fuel=&search_type=both&suppressStyle=null&make=VOLKS&keywords_display=&color=&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=&max_mileage=&sort_type=priceDESC&advanced=&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=5693

http://bozardford.com/2009-Volkswagen-Jetta-TDI-St-Augustine-FL/vd/4777950

The difference between the 2006 and the 2009 is the mainly the engine and transmission. The 2006 has a 1.9L, 100hp, 140 lb-ft torque, and available in a 5-speed manual or an auto. Due to emissions, they stopped making the Mk5 during 2007-2008, and came back in 2009 with a brand new 2.0L 140 hp, 236 lb-ft torque engine, available with a 6-speed DSG (dual clutch) transmission, or a conventional 6-speed manual. The newer engine is by far more refined, quieter, smoother, more powerful, and cleaner. Someone in my family owns a 06 Jetta TDI, so I have quite a bit of experience with this particular model. It had enough power to stay out of its own way, but would not recommend the automatic transmission, as it really dogs down the car.

I have driven the newer engine, and compared to the 06 version, it doesn't even seem like a diesel. It is as quiet as a gas engine at idle, even with the hood up. The increase in power makes a big difference, as it nearly doubles in torque.

Both car offer great gas milage, without being boring as rocks. Reliability and durability is high, and the engine should go for 200,000 miles plus. I would recommend you go for the 2009 as well, even though you will pay a premium. You get all the advantages of diesel (economy, low end torque, durability) with less noise, occasional smoke, clatter, and with more power, which never hurts. The DSG tranny is a mechanical wonder, but some prefer a conventional manual.

I hope you find one you like, regardless of year. Best of luck with you search!

Gone with the Vento
Volkswagen’s Vento is finally here. So what is it all about? The Volkswagen Group has big plans for India. It doesn’t start and end with the Polo, if that’s what you thought. They will launch an all-new Jetta next year, which will be bigger and more feature loaded than before.

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