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Old 07-18-2008, 11:43 AM
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Your dream may come true. It's cute. I want the diesel here!

Motor Authority » Volkswagen considering Polo for North America
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Old 07-18-2008, 12:02 PM
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I had my eye on the Polo since living in Spain several years ago.

Not sure how good the mileage is on the Diesel Polo, but I think it is ~ 70mpg.

In the meantime I'm trying to make a 75mpg Diesel Scirocco (mk1 or mk2)
I think I can do it for under $1000, including a rebuilt engine (I'm gonna use an early 1.5). Today I'm working on my 1986 GTD (eurospec TurboDiesel GTI, not available in USA or Canada) So far I'm into it $550. The last one only got 42-44 mpg, but probably cuz it was so much fun to run it hard and fast. I will try to get this one over 50mpg.

I have a friend in Canada with a diesel SMART car, but he doesn't get any better mileage than my 'Stealth' Rabbit ($500), but at least it fits crossways behind the cab of his Volvo Semi. The US version is too long to do that (Extra large crash bumpers, so I hear)

I don't think you will see the USA get too many diesels, tho there will be more than currently available. You kinda need to have a 'passion' for diesel, USA typical high volume consumer does not have that. I was weaned on the smokestack of a tractor ~ 16 hrs / day, so I have to have a snort of diesel smoke to get going in the morning.
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:28 PM
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This has been rumored for, got to be 5 years. It would be a great time to actually do it, especially since the Golf, er, Rabbit, has gotten so fat.
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:34 PM
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Hey, I would love one! Maybe they could star building one down at the new plant VW is building in TN.

I love the smell of diesel in the morning
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