WhatExit?
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I'm unsure of where the "HA HA" plays in on the extra mpg and extra range portions. The diesel does achieve better fuel economy, and it does have extra range. Those are simply facts.
As far as the extra pollution, I think everyone on this forum is guilty to some degree of that. We drive (typically) lifted vehicles with oversized tires, that have the aerodynamic characteristics of a handful of bricks, so that statement comes off as a bit asinine.
I enjoyed having my EcoDiesel Grand Cherokee prior to my gas JT. I do miss the 700+ mile range and the power from the tuned engine/transmission, but I wanted to keep things simpler this time around, as well as row my own gears, so I decided not to wait for the diesel.
The "HA HA" was for anyone trying to use MPGs to justify buying the diesel. And extra range is "nice" but no justification either. Certainly towing won't justify it. Nor will maintenance costs which are higher.
I get that buying vehicles isn't about justifying why we buy them. But spending thousands more to buy a diesel with the very limited lists of benefits is likely more emotional than rational.
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