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12-01-2010, 04:31 AM | #1 | |
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Vote for the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year
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12-01-2010, 02:53 PM | #2 |
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Awww... You posted this just for me, didn't you?
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12-01-2010, 05:06 PM | #3 |
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12-01-2010, 05:27 PM | #4 |
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this is a silly award if i've ever seen one
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12-01-2010, 05:35 PM | #5 |
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Will the trophy have a coating of soot on it?
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12-01-2010, 07:14 PM | #6 |
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How about none of the above.
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12-02-2010, 02:49 AM | #7 |
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12-02-2010, 02:52 AM | #8 |
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Oh, and PS: 51.4mpg today.
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12-02-2010, 03:33 AM | #9 |
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12-02-2010, 04:20 AM | #10 |
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I vote for the Golf TDI. Not for it's mpg, but over all category score.
The Golf is the best car for travelers. When you get off the airplane and go to the parking lot it is always there. Think about it. When the Golf is parked it blends right in with the rest of them. White with a little dirt mixed with Golf's bland styling is perfect. If for chance the Thief thinks it is a GTI no worry,one look at the TDI badge his running. If the TDI badge falls off, no problem all car thief's no better then to steal a VW. Nothing like fleeing the scene with your headlights out and two cylinders down from the coil packs (if it starts in the first place). Last edited by AVANTI R5; 12-02-2010 at 07:57 AM. |
12-02-2010, 10:41 AM | #11 | |
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12-02-2010, 05:20 PM | #12 |
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I voted 335d. My reasoning? None, really, other than the fact that it's pretty badass. Note that I didn't write "for a diesel." It is really just a neat, performance oriented car regardless of what fuel propels it. I think that's what makes it really remarkable.
I will concede that when you get into the economic factors behind most people's reasons for buying a diesel, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense, and I can understand why a lot of people would think that my vote shows that I have the reasoning capacity of a 10 year old. Then again, I've never claimed to be mature or reasonable. |
12-02-2010, 06:29 PM | #13 |
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its too bad we can't get the awesome array of euro market diesels that aren't avail in the US. Far too many great cars to count.
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12-02-2010, 06:58 PM | #14 |
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12-03-2010, 04:23 AM | #15 | |
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12-03-2010, 03:21 PM | #16 |
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Only in Europe one can drive a car on race track in funny looking hat.
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12-03-2010, 10:42 PM | #17 |
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BMW X5 35D where the 6cyl turbo diesel is king and fully utilizes the torque.
They are all great engines though. I think the car with the most dedicated owners will win so VW will take the top. |
12-04-2010, 07:11 PM | #18 |
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Golf TDI
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12-06-2010, 01:45 AM | #19 | |
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For Diesel Car of the Year I voted for the 335d of course! The car continues to amaze me. I continue to average 30+MPG with so much power! No Smell, no soot, and the car now traps 105 with a chip! |
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12-06-2010, 03:32 AM | #20 |
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Golf TDI.
<----- 44 mpg average, a hoot to drive, super comfy, chicks dig it. Well, the chicks I know do... |
04-28-2011, 09:24 AM | #21 | |
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Presentation of 2011 Diesel Car of the Year Award to BMW
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The BMW 335d is the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year, announced Jonathan Spira, editor of The Diesel Driver magazine. The BMW 335d received 29.6 percent of 3,669 votes cast by readers of The Diesel Driver from 43 countries. 83% of the votes came from readers in the United States. “The BMW 335d combines exemplary fuel economy, sports car handling, and passenger comfort in a single package,” said Mr. Spira in presenting the award to Paul Ferraiola, BMW of North America’s product planning and strategy manager, and Joe Wierda, product manager for the 3 Series, at the New York International Auto Show. “The 335d truly is changing the way Americans feel about diesel,” said Mr. Ferraiola in accepting the award. “Readers of ‘The Diesel Driver’ share our passion for the great performance and efficiency of our BMW Advanced Diesels. They are the embodiment of BMW EfficientDynamics.” In second place was the Volkswagen Golf TDI with 16.1 percent of the vote. The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI, with 16 percent of the vote, came in third.Each year, the Diesel Driver’s readers select the Diesel Car of the Year and recognize the top three diesel automobiles offered in the U.S. For the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year, jurors (magazine readers) chose among 12 passenger vehicles and SUVs. Criteria ranged from fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions to performance, handling, styling, comfort, and the overall package. This year’s stellar field of nominees included six passenger cars, the Audi A3 TDI, the BMW 335d, the Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec, the Volkswagen Golf TDI, the Volkswagen Jetta Sedan TDI, and the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI, as well as six SUVs, the Audi Q7 TDI, the BMW X5 xDrive35d, the Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, the Mercedes-Benz R350 BlueTec, the Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTec, and the Volkswagen Touareg TDI. The Diesel Driver is the world’s leading publication geared towards automotive enthusiasts interested in diesel-powered automobiles. The Diesel Driver offers in-depth road tests and reviews, diesel-oriented travel features, and features that focus on the latest in diesel technology. Voting started at 12:01 a.m. on December 1, 2010 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2011. |
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04-28-2011, 09:59 AM | #22 |
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LOL. Bet VW is pissed. This award practically had their name written on it.
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04-28-2011, 04:06 PM | #23 |
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Another way to look at it is that the Jetta SportWagen and Golf TDI - which are basically the same car, differing only in body length - beat the BMW 335d.
Regardless, good to see diesel getting some more attention. |
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