Diesel

SUPERTEACH · 27th September 2006, 11:55

How long have you been a diesel driver?

basegreen · 27th September 2006, 14:05

Added option.

richierich · 27th September 2006, 14:07

Diesel, its the future, I've seen it! Well maybe not strictly true, but if can get our arses in gear and start to make biofuels it would be a great fuel to use.

Bungle · 27th September 2006, 14:24

I see fuel cells as the way to the future, til then I'll stick to petrol. Both diesel and petrol will run out sooner rather than later. Even with biofules, they still ump out some horrible greenhouse gasses.

SUPERTEACH · 27th September 2006, 16:44

Had turbo diesel 306 Peugeot- 1996
1.9 TDi diesel Golf - 1999
Peugeot 307 110hp - 2003

Diesel for more than 10 years

Lupin · 27th September 2006, 18:17

1st Diesel, 1st Civic, 2nd Honda.

Have driven the odd company diesel van over the years - and I learnt to drive in a diesel 306.
Chose diesel 'cos of low CO2, and higher mpg. I'll see how it goes (still on my first tank) over the next few weeks. Hope mpg goes up a bit as it's currently on 49, and I used to get 47 out of my 1.4 Jazz!

Cad · 27th September 2006, 19:39

I've driven diesels since 1989 (as it's my company policy) and can say that today's diesels are superior in every respect.

My 1.6 escort diesel had the power of a wet lettuce, and sounded like something built by Massey Ferguson.

The biggest leap forward, in my opinion, was the introduction of Common Rail Injection.

TTDegs · 27th September 2006, 22:53

1.9 Scenic Tdi was my first, oooooh 8 years ago I think? (S Reg from new, whenever that was)
followed by

1.9 Tdi A3
1.9 Tdi A4
3.2 TT - hey, there was no diesel option ok?

and now back on the sludge

Smifffy · 27th September 2006, 23:06

Been a convert ever since I test drove an Accord Tourer with the i-CDTI engine - before that they were smelly, noisy things.

Had an Accord for two years then when I gave up having company cars and bought my own, the logical choice was the Civic with that engine - Had it nearly a month and no regrets

MC Hammer · 27th September 2006, 23:57

As a self confessed 'Petrol head' I wasn't too keen on the Diesel drive.
However I was pleasantly surprised and preferred it over the petrol option.
Almost a year into diesel driving now and I hate the petrol drive much more now (must a lazy thing, or is it the boost addiction??) Personally it feels a smoother drive with all that torque low down, and no silly rpm to get the speed up.

richierich · 28th September 2006, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lupin

1st Diesel, 1st Civic, 2nd Honda.

Have driven the odd company diesel van over the years - and I learnt to drive in a diesel 306.
Chose diesel 'cos of low CO2, and higher mpg. I'll see how it goes (still on my first tank) over the next few weeks. Hope mpg goes up a bit as it's currently on 49, and I used to get 47 out of my 1.4 Jazz!

It will improve, I was in the low 40's even on long runs when I first picked it up, now on a 140 mile (120 miles on M'Way) round trip to work, Cruise set at 72 I can get 56mpg average on the computer, worked out computer is 2 or 3 mpg out, when measuring brim full to brim full.

SUPERTEACH · 28th September 2006, 18:21

Did drive a very sick diesel Land Rover back in the late sixties. Used as much oil as diesel.

Velocity · 4th October 2006, 12:38

When I eventually get my 2.2 i-CDTi EX, which has now been put back to the 12th Nov

this will be the first diesel that I have owned but many years back used to drive HGV's in the forces.

elfa7 · 4th October 2006, 14:52

I'd go for hydrogen power. It only emits steam, and I'm sure Pottsy would have a field day with its explosive qualities. 0-60 in 2 secs ?.

IWANTACIVIC · 5th October 2006, 04:06

About 6 years i think

View Poll Results: How long have you been a diesel driver?
New to diesel	14	27.45%
1 - 2 years	5	9.80%
3 - 5 years	11	21.57%
6- 8 years	8	15.69%
8- 10 years	1	1.96%
More than 10 years	6	11.76%
Will never drive diesel	4	7.84%
Not currently driving diesel, but would	2	3.92%
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27th September 2006, 14:05	#2 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Added option.

27th September 2006, 14:07	#3 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Diesel, its the future, I've seen it! Well maybe not strictly true, but if can get our arses in gear and start to make biofuels it would be a great fuel to use.

27th September 2006, 14:24	#4 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I see fuel cells as the way to the future, til then I'll stick to petrol. Both diesel and petrol will run out sooner rather than later. Even with biofules, they still ump out some horrible greenhouse gasses.

27th September 2006, 16:44	#5 (permalink)
SUPERTEACH Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 17th August 2006 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 629 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had turbo diesel 306 Peugeot- 1996 1.9 TDi diesel Golf - 1999 Peugeot 307 110hp - 2003 Diesel for more than 10 years

27th September 2006, 18:17	#6 (permalink)
Lupin Valve Cap Join Date: 4th June 2006 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1st Diesel, 1st Civic, 2nd Honda. Have driven the odd company diesel van over the years - and I learnt to drive in a diesel 306. Chose diesel 'cos of low CO2, and higher mpg. I'll see how it goes (still on my first tank) over the next few weeks. Hope mpg goes up a bit as it's currently on 49, and I used to get 47 out of my 1.4 Jazz!

27th September 2006, 19:39	#7 (permalink)
Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 390 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've driven diesels since 1989 (as it's my company policy) and can say that today's diesels are superior in every respect. My 1.6 escort diesel had the power of a wet lettuce, and sounded like something built by Massey Ferguson. The biggest leap forward, in my opinion, was the introduction of Common Rail Injection.

27th September 2006, 22:53	#8 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.9 Scenic Tdi was my first, oooooh 8 years ago I think? (S Reg from new, whenever that was) followed by 1.9 Tdi A3 1.9 Tdi A4 3.2 TT - hey, there was no diesel option ok? and now back on the sludge

27th September 2006, 23:06	#9 (permalink)
Smifffy Wheelnut Join Date: 8th August 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Been a convert ever since I test drove an Accord Tourer with the i-CDTI engine - before that they were smelly, noisy things. Had an Accord for two years then when I gave up having company cars and bought my own, the logical choice was the Civic with that engine - Had it nearly a month and no regrets

27th September 2006, 23:57	#10 (permalink)
MC Hammer 5 seats are a must! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As a self confessed 'Petrol head' I wasn't too keen on the Diesel drive. However I was pleasantly surprised and preferred it over the petrol option. Almost a year into diesel driving now and I hate the petrol drive much more now (must a lazy thing, or is it the boost addiction??) Personally it feels a smoother drive with all that torque low down, and no silly rpm to get the speed up.

28th September 2006, 18:21	#12 (permalink)
SUPERTEACH Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 17th August 2006 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 629 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Did drive a very sick diesel Land Rover back in the late sixties. Used as much oil as diesel.

4th October 2006, 12:38	#13 (permalink)
Velocity Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st August 2006 Location: Rotherham Posts: 343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I eventually get my 2.2 i-CDTi EX, which has now been put back to the 12th Nov this will be the first diesel that I have owned but many years back used to drive HGV's in the forces.

4th October 2006, 14:52	#14 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd go for hydrogen power. It only emits steam, and I'm sure Pottsy would have a field day with its explosive qualities. 0-60 in 2 secs ?.

5th October 2006, 04:06	#15 (permalink)
IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	About 6 years i think