|
12-01-2008, 10:18 AM | #1 |
Drives: Blazing Blue 3 Door Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Norwich, Ct
Posts: 15
|
Yaris Diesel!
Did anyone else get to read this? Or am I posting an old topic?
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...70-a-5586.html |
12-01-2008, 10:24 AM | #2 |
Start another Oil Thread!
|
ahhh the car that the US will never see.. 1.4L torque monster :(
|
12-02-2008, 10:18 PM | #3 |
Drives: '09 S 3dr. 5spd. Meteorite Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 42
|
This is one of the main reasons I'm choosing a Yaris to buy. After 3 years the warranty will expire, and I will get a half-cut of a Yaris diesel and do an engine swap / conversion. By that time, the half-cuts should be reasonably priced. Screw the politics BS, I'll build my own Yaris diesel, ftw.
|
12-03-2008, 10:33 AM | #4 |
Drives: Blazing Blue 3 Door Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Norwich, Ct
Posts: 15
|
Sounds like a winner there!
|
12-04-2008, 04:01 AM | #5 |
73 Centurion droptop 455
Drives: 2009 S Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Posts: 64
|
Diesel prices are sickening considering it's a byproduct of gasoline production.
It makes sense in a big truck,but haven't seen many diesel automobile's that get the longevity of large diesel engines. It would take a while to recoup the extra costs of the vehicle through the fuel mpg savings, if diesel keeps their prices ahead of regular gasoline. |
12-04-2008, 09:23 AM | #6 |
Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Port Angeles, Wa
Posts: 385
|
One thing I do know for sure is that chevy does know how to make a diesel engine.
I had over 340,000 miles on my duramax before it needed rebuilt. I would guess Toyota probably does better with their diesel motors. |
12-04-2008, 09:35 AM | #7 |
Drives: Blazing Blue 3 Door Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Norwich, Ct
Posts: 15
|
It would be a worth while investment if you know of a few friends or have access to used oil from a fry-o-lator and then can render the waste veggie oil into Bio-diesel and then run around town like that.
Not that I personally do it though. (would if I could) But I know a few people (relatives) that have been running on used oil for a couple of years. And my my can you see the smile on their faces. |
12-07-2008, 06:42 AM | #8 |
Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.3 vvti cvt Join Date: May 2007
Location: Breda, The Netherlands
Posts: 158
|
Lucky us Dutchies the diesel prices here are lower than petrol prices.
But car taxes here for diesel are way higher than petrol. I have to make many km/miles to go to work so it's great value for money though. The next Yaris comes with a 6 speed manual transmission for both versions (petrol/diesel). The 1.33 l petrol engine is going to have 101 hp and comes with a optional start/stop system wich reduces it's mileage too! I think the mileage is going to be 5.1 l/100km or 46 MPG (US) for the start/stop version. |
12-10-2008, 04:49 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: nj
Posts: 4,790
|
Diesel in the US is a dead duck. Right now gas is $1.50 per gallon here in NJ while diesel is selling for $2.60. That more than makes up for any increase in diesel efficiency. I was so bummed when I bought my ECHO in 2000 that there wasnt a diesel option. But it turned out good for yours truely in the long run!
|
12-12-2008, 08:19 PM | #10 | |
Drives: '09 S 3dr. 5spd. Meteorite Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 42
|
Quote:
And by "next Yaris", what model year are you referring to? 2010 or farther down the road? |
|
12-12-2008, 08:31 PM | #11 | |
Drives: '09 S 3dr. 5spd. Meteorite Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 42
|
Quote:
Also, I currently have a diesel that has 256,xxx miles on it and it still hauls @$$. Diesel longevity has much to do with the diesel being a light-oil lubricant, while petrol is a drying solvent. I know diesel prices are stupidly inflated here in the states (1.69 petrol vs. 2.49 diesel = WTF), but given the lesser cost of maintenance, engine longevity, and getting 50MPG, I think it comes out ahead, IMHO. |
|
12-13-2008, 05:02 AM | #12 | |
Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.3 vvti cvt Join Date: May 2007
Location: Breda, The Netherlands
Posts: 158
|
Quote:
The automatic gearbox will be available as a cvt configuration. |
|
12-13-2008, 06:45 AM | #13 | |
DWEED
Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,161
|
Quote:
__________________
Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy. |
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW | VitzBoy | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 7 | 09-20-2023 07:50 AM |
News : 2007 Toyota Yaris - the little Euro's official arrival | VitzBoy | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 9 | 06-06-2017 12:51 AM |
Yaris TS 1.8L History and Specs | CASTREX | Yaris TS Talk | 52 | 10-27-2009 05:06 PM |
Would Americans Buy a Diesel Yaris? Would it Sell Well in North America? | gabagooo | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 23 | 12-11-2006 09:51 AM |