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At one time you could get that turbo motor with a 5-speed stick...in a DODGE MINIVAN!
At one time you could get that turbo motor with a 5-speed stick...in a DODGE MINIVAN!
The only downside I could see is that the V6 Chrysler was somewhat thirstier than my four-cylinder Fusion.
Under "normal" driving conditions, I sincerely doubt the V-6 in the Chrysler will hit you very (if any) much "harder" on fuel costs. The "issue" with both the Fusion and the 300 are that they are "ageing" platforms, and due for replacement or eradication (as has been the recent trend for sedans). The Fusion debuted as a 2006 model, and the 300 as a 2005--both are a little "long-in-the-tooth", as they say, having only "marginal makeovers" in the last decade or so.
As a used car buyer, this can be a "bonus"--there are a zillion of them around, and an "old" plaform, so they are depreciating rapidly, and lots of "shared" parts across the model years, so repair costs and parts availability are good (and relatively inexpensive).
Downside is that if you buy a new one, yours is not much different (other than date on the VIN and perhaps mileage) than a 5-year-old model, so you are going to take a beating if you choose to get rid of it anytime soon.
This is true of all vehicles (more significant, the higher up the "food chain" you go), but kind of "universal" to whatever extent. As soon as the "ground-up" re-incarnation of any vehicle is released, the last generation is now "old" or "dated", and immediately de-valued--even if you just bought it 6 months ago. This is (of course) a bit of a "generalization", but look at the prices of a "fresh", "all-new" Benz or BMW vs a 1-2 year-old one of the "old" body style. How dare you be seen in that?--sooo last year...
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At one time you could get that turbo motor with a 5-speed stick...in a DODGE MINIVAN!
So many drivers think that just because they have a 'fast car' they can go to the track the first time and get Motor Trend type slips.
It's a case of urban redneck dick-waving, where I live...It’s ridiculous. Too many people buying diesels to get groceries. The amount of 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks out there with short boxes is stupid. What are you going to haul? A 10,000 pound refrigerator?
It's a case of urban redneck dick-waving, where I live...
I find full service pumps amusing. We haven't seen those in our state in years if not decades! (I think they still will pump for the disabled on request.) NJ is one of two (?) states that still do full serve...?I also just find it amusing when I hit full serve pumps in the Lincoln and ask for diesel fuel.
I've always wanted to swap a MB 5cyl turbo diesel into an S10 or Ranger. I think that there is a way to adapt the MB engine to a Jeep standard transmission, but I'd probably just use the MB automatic. Maybe someday after I get a garage I'll take on a project like that.I think thats pretty much everywhere.
I also just find it amusing when I hit full serve pumps in the Lincoln and ask for diesel fuel. I get really odd looks, but I may be about the only person on the road locally with an oil burner that isn't a truck. There may be a few in TDI VW's and the like but I know we're well in the minority. Oddly enough the 80s Benz diesels get some respect from the truck crowd. They're good cars honestly, if MB had made something that was along the lines of an El Camino with that turbo 5 cyl I'd buy one. Once in a while I just have need of a truck bed, even if it doesn't have massive weight capacity.