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Originally Posted by Barry_v
so its slower..
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Well no actually. I too can quote reviews. Motor, April 2009. Diesel 0-100 of 8.94 sec, Petrol 9.37sec. Even if you think they are average at reviewing, same driver same day.
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Originally Posted by Barry_v
has insignificant economy differences..
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Same Motor test, Diesel 9.02L/100km, Petrol 12.10. Hardly insignificant. The claimed figures have the diesel using 2.9L less per 100km Or around 30% less. Insignificant I think not. Using todays prices are a little ambiguous as here diesel is actually cheaper than petrol at the moment.
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Originally Posted by Barry_v
and they want you to pay more for it!
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The diesel is actually only ~$1200 dearer than the petrol when comparing the equivalent models. There are only 2. Classic wagon - Petrol $36740, Diesel $37940, and Luxury sports - petrol $43440, diesel $44840. Hardly excessive. What you have quoted is very misleading. That is like saying you have to pay about $20k more to get the turbo 6 in the Falcon range. ie the difference between XT and G6ET. When it would be more accurate to compare the difference between the G6E and G6ET for example.
26-07-2009, 09:09 PM
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