After a less than stellar reputation 30 years ago in the USA, diesel cars have been faced with an almost insurmountable challenge for re-ignited sales in this country.
And after testing and owning most of the new diesel's it would be hard not to be impressed with their capabilities.
But no matter HOW good they were, even BEFORE this VW fiasco, the cars themselves just weren't selling in any impressive volume.
The trucks have been faring a LITTLE better, but they are still not winning any sales competitions.
Talk to dealers in private and they'll tell you the cars are virtually unsaleable. This was BEFORE the scandal!
Good news for the faithful though, especially on the used market. Hell, you can buy the best diesel in our opinion (BMW 335d) for UNDER $15k on eBay!
This all comes as good news to those in the gov't as you and I know they NEVER wanted diesel to make a comeback in the USA.
Some would even say they rigged gas prices to take away the math mileage advantage.
And now VW pulls the bonehead car move of this new century with 'DieselGate'.
So our question tonight is now that the diesel car market has been hanging on a string at best, is it finally over for good in the USA?
Will the VW situation destroy ALL companies diesel cars sales in the USA for good, never to make a comeback?
And if so, are you happy or sad about it?
Spies, discuss...
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