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Originally posted by 2manytoyz:
Check the prices of diesel fuel in your area. It's even more expensive than premium fuel. Now do the math. Yes, diesel engines tend to get a little more MPG, but when you factor in the higher cost for fuel (not even talking about the more expensive motor), the gasoline engine is still cheaper to operate.

If diesel fuel was cheaper than gas, like it was in years past, the public would be screaming for more diesel engines.
Where I am diesel is 5 cents cheaper than regular. And if the difference really is 27mpg versus 17 mpg, then it's worth it.

I'm not talking about performance diesels here - A 360hp Duramax or V10 TDi getting 13 mpg isn't useful at all. I'm talking about economy, mild powered diesels, like the one mentioned in the joke.