Diesel Cars Get Best Mileage 99.24 MPG

cebur19 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:10:31 +0000

Diesel Cars Get Best Mileage. 99.24 MPG Not Bad For A Diesel Vehicle. Something diesel owners have known for many years and I personally have learned since I started driving diesel cars in 1986 is that diesel cars get superb fuel mileage. My first diesel was a 1984 Volvo station wagon. But my diesel experience leaped to a mush higher level with the purchase of the Volkswagen TDI in 1997.

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I have been driving the VW TDI diesel powered cars ever since. To give you an example of what it is like to drive the Volkswagen TDI diesel imagine your car gets 42 to 43 MPG in the city. Now take a trip and while driving on the highway your car gets 49 to 50 MPG. Other cars stop for gas at about 350 miles. Your VW TDI diesel routinely travels 550 to 600 miles between fillups and that is if you drive all your miles in the city. When you fill the 14 gallon tank it only takes about 13 gallons because you still have a gallon of reserve left. This has been my driving experience since 1997 when I bought my first Volkswagen TDI.

Smart for Two Diesel picture courtesy Wikimedia Commons

As further proof of the benefit of driving a diesel car take a look at this article by Steve Duda written about the little Smart for Two powered by a fuel sipping CDI diesel engine. The Smart diesel achieved almost 100 MPG to win the MPG Marathon in the United Kingdom.

The MPG Marathon is the UK’s best known and longest running economy driving event. Now in its eleventh year, the MPG Marathon is where drivers team with automakers to squeeze every drop of fuel economy out of their cars, and is also seen as a proving ground where automaker’s mileage claims are either bolstered or seriously questioned. Organized by Fleet World magazine, the Marathon also recognizes those drivers and their cars which record the greatest percentage improvement over the manufacturers’ published fuel consumption ratings.

The event took place earlier this month, with participants putting their economy driving skills to the test around a 370-mile route that included steep hills, twisting country lanes and inclement weather in southern England.

The “Overall Best MPG” winner of the event was a smart fortwo CDI. This particular smart vehicle is a tiny micro car that features one of the world’s smallest turbo-diesel engines – an 800cc, three-cylinder gas sipper. The smart notched a rating of 99.24 MPG over the two day event, the best figure ever recorded. This year makes it three wins in three tries for the smart CDI in the “Overall” event. Their winning mark was more than 15% better than the official combined fuel consumption figure of 85.6 MPG.

In the hybrid class the Infiniti M35h earned top marks. The car returned 36 MPG, which was seven percent better than its official combined figure of 33 MPG. Most of the other hybrids who participated in the competition, both diesel and gasoline powered, fell short of their official combined fuel consumption figures. The Infiniti M35h cruised on electric power for 185 of the 370 mile route. Basically half the route was completed with the 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine switched off. On one 54 mile stretch of the economy run, the M35h ran for 30 miles on power from the lithium-ion batteries and electric motor. Read the original article by Steve Duda at at EarthTechLin.com.

What is even more interesting is that the diesel powered Smart even outran the hybrids by a margin of almost 3 to one. Just think, if more people drove the new fuel efficient clean diesel cars such as the Volkswagen TDI there would not be the fuel crisis we find ourselves in today. Do something good for your pocketbook and start driving a diesel car today.

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Tips for Buying a Used Car

cebur19 — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:12:44 +0000

Tips for buying a used car can help you make a good deal. Buying a used car can be a good financial decision that can save you money. Some advice to keep in mind when shopping for your next used car. Don't be in a hurry. Don't "fall in love" with a car. Always be able to walk away when the circumstances are not right. Also understand that you are buying a used car. In all probability it will need new tires, widshield wiper blades, brakes, and a battery. These are all consumables that need to be replaced during routine maintenance intervals. If these items have recently been replaced then consider that when pricing any used car. Here is a valuable article written by Kathryn Sucich and published in The EveningTribune.com.

Tips for Buying a Used Car

"If you’re in the market for a used car, you need to be an informed buyer. Patrick Olsen, editor in chief of Cars.com, says, “All cars will look new to you. Don’t be seduced by the first one you see.” Here are his tips for buying a used car:

1. Do your research. Read Consumer Reports to find out how well a certain make and model year has performed over time. Look online at the cars you’re interested in, and find out the price range for the model year and mileage you’re looking at. (You can do this via the Kelley Blue Book, or kbb.com.) Look for cars that are not at the top of the price range, but also not at the bottom, since that means something is likely wrong with them. Olsen says, “If you find a car for nothing, you’re getting nothing.”

2. Take it to a mechanic. Olsen says to take a car you’re interested in buying to a trusted mechanic to make sure nothing is wrong with it. This is no matter whether you’re buying from a private party or a dealer. It may cost you $100, but Olsen says it’s worth the money to make sure that the car runs and is worth what you’re paying. Also obtain a Carfax report to find out a car’s history and, if buying from a private party, ask for complete service records.

3. Take a test drive. Never take someone’s word on how well a car runs. Turn off the car radio and listen to the car, noting whether it makes weird noises. Check the acceleration and braking.

4. Know the right time to buy. There’s no right season to buy a used car, but if you’re buying from a dealer, there is a right time of the month. Olsen says to go toward the end of the day at the end of the month. Dealers are more likely to negotiate since they need to hit their monthly quotas.

5. Be prepared to pay a little more than normal. Even though buying a used car is generally a better financial move than buying new, prices are at a high. Olsen says this is because there was a 40 percent drop in new car sales from 2007 to 2008, and far fewer leases. This means a low supply of used cars a few years old, but high demand because of the uncertain economy. This is why it’s even more important to do your research and be patient to make sure you’re getting the right car for your needs." Read the original article about to get Tips for Buying a Used Car here at the The EveningTribune.com.

You may find that used cars are scarce in some areas and that used car prices are higher. A used car purchase makes good financial sense as long as you do your homework. Remember these Tips for Buying a Used Car when buying your next car.

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