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Originally Posted by CRH911S
I just took delivery on a 2009 Jetta wagon, with the 2.5, 5 cylinder eng. I drive less than 7500/year so it really didn't make a lot of sense going the diesal route with its higher initial costs and more importantly the fact that diesal sell at nearly 1.00/gal more here in Anchorage. The window sticker says 20 city and 30 hwy. I might be able to squeeze an extra 1.5 mpg hwy though.
To stay on topic Subaru was/is considering a diesal for the US market but not sure now. Isn't the diesal financial concerns argument similar to hybrids?
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The initial cost is mitigated by a tax return for buying a diesel-powered vehicle. I've heard it's up to $1,400 for a Jetta TDI.
I believe one gets about $900 back if they buy a BMW 335d.
Also - longevity is a definite cost advantage. Higher MPG too.
Subaru came out with a diesel Outback. But now Subaru is rumored to be headed toward Chapter 11.
