Life in Diesels Yet?

Harvey1512 · Apr 25th, 2018, 11:59

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/...cid=spartandhp

Really interesting if this can be rolled out. A game changer.

ThomasG · Apr 25th, 2018, 12:16

Exhaust gas recirculation? Really?
That's the "new" idea?

Grimble · Apr 25th, 2018, 12:17

The greatest innovations always happen in times of crisis. I wish this one well. War is a great time for improving technology (unfortunately including the killing type).

The 'war' isn't on diesels as such, it is on individuals ability to be free to travel where and when they want to.

The tree-hugging city bubble dwellers have never understood why the non-urban population are so attached to our cars and why we don't just pop down to our nearest tube station to get to work.

They never forgave Maggie for promoting a car owning culture in the 80's and wish we could all still tramp down to the local mill for our daily drudgery.

My next car will be diesel, with our without this gadget.

AndyJudge · Apr 25th, 2018, 12:35

I've just bought another Diesel

Prufrock · Apr 25th, 2018, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimble

They never forgave Maggie for promoting a car owning culture in the 80's and wish we could all still tramp down to the local mill for our daily drudgery.

What grew exponentially under Thatcher, late 70s thru the 80s, was the company car sector. The consumer sector has seen massive growth with the success of low cost, soon to be toxic (perhaps), PCP schemes.

How many consumers could afford a new car if a 30% deposit was required and only a 24 month term to repay ?

Rhetorical question by the way.

Jon.

N.B it isn't about tree huggers, it is about bad/toxic air killing people - just try running your diesel in a confined space and see how it makes you feel ?

cheshired5 · Apr 25th, 2018, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

just try running your diesel in a confined space and see how it makes you feel ?

It feels the same as inhaling the fumes from a petrol engine.
If you don't believe me, you should try it.

Prufrock · Apr 25th, 2018, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

It feels the same as inhaling the fumes from a petrol engine.
If you don't believe me, you should try it.

You're a northerner, you have built in immunity.

Jon.

Phillg1986 · Apr 25th, 2018, 13:30

Another expensive part to break im sure, just like dpf's

cheshired5 · Apr 25th, 2018, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prufrock

You're a northerner, you have built in immunity.

Jon.

Northerner?
I thought you were good at geography.....

Prufrock · Apr 25th, 2018, 13:38

Touche !

Jon.

Apr 25th, 2018, 11:59	#1
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Life in Diesels Yet? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/...cid=spartandhp Really interesting if this can be rolled out. A game changer. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Apr 25th, 2018, 12:16	#2
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Exhaust gas recirculation? Really? That's the "new" idea? __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Apr 25th, 2018, 12:17	#3
Grimble Grimble Last Online: Feb 4th, 2019 17:54 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Staffordshire	The greatest innovations always happen in times of crisis. I wish this one well. War is a great time for improving technology (unfortunately including the killing type). The 'war' isn't on diesels as such, it is on individuals ability to be free to travel where and when they want to. The tree-hugging city bubble dwellers have never understood why the non-urban population are so attached to our cars and why we don't just pop down to our nearest tube station to get to work. They never forgave Maggie for promoting a car owning culture in the 80's and wish we could all still tramp down to the local mill for our daily drudgery. My next car will be diesel, with our without this gadget. __________________ 2012 XC60 D4 SE Lux Nav

Apr 25th, 2018, 12:35	#4
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	I've just bought another Diesel __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Apr 25th, 2018, 13:30	#8
Phillg1986 Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2018 08:49 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maidstone	Another expensive part to break im sure, just like dpf's

Apr 25th, 2018, 13:38	#10
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Touche ! Jon.

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