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[Kris Hansen]

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[m444]

How about an A4 with a 3.0TDI engine?

A SUV is not a car.

[Kris Hansen]

Naturally.. The Audi TDI cars are excellent, and hopefully there is sufficient demand here for them. Having said that, the Q7 is one hell of a nice "SUV".

[golffan]

YES!!!

[delly]

i agree lets get the A4 with the 3.0 V6 TDI. i have zero interest in SUVs and FWD diesels. others make those. There are no AWD diesel cars and i don't want to buy a 3 series diesel. come on Audi lets get a new segment going "Quattro Diesel CARS".

[philm35]

Couldn't agree more. I'm holding onto a '99 B5, waiting for Audi to bring an A4 TDI. I'll buy one immediately as soon as Audi brings it.

--Phil

[usemiryup]

I accept: Audi has launched a social media campaign to build awareness of TDI and this greater social issue of reducing America’s dependency on foreign oil. Audi is demonstrating its commitment to reduced CO2 emissions through a partnership with the Nature Conservancy where Audi will donate $1 for each person who joins the cause on facebook.

[ford_jj]

Originally Posted by m444

How about an A4 with a 3.0TDI engine?

A SUV is not a car.

You can find some still on.

[gIzzE]

I really don't understand why you want it in the States, fuel is still relatively cheap over there, and the savings are only really made for those doing lots of miles and then in the smaller 4 cyl FWD cars.

I have a 3.2 fsi Quattro and I average 25mpg in it, I can see 34mpg on a run, in the 3.0tdi by the time you add quattro I am only seeing an average of around 29mpg doing the same miles, and 38mpg on a run.

(MPGs are UK btw).


The diesel is slower, noiser, less refined, heavier up front (which is the last thing an Audi needs hekp with!!) and there is no rev range so no where near as fun to drive.

Now, compare the 2.0T with the 2.0TDI both in FWD and manual and you start to see 25mpg vs 40mpg and it makes more sense.

[m444]

The cheaper fuel, better gas mileage and instant torque are reasons to consider 3.0TDI, with AWD and auto A4. Should be great for in town and fine for the freeway.

Diesel Fuel, $2.99/gal, 76 4185 Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose, CA

Premium Fuel, $3.29/gal, 76 4185 Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose, CA

http://www.californiagasprices.com/