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Originally Posted by F32Fleet
Diesels are comparatively more expensive and unreliable due to the complex emissions systems.
Diesel fuel is taxed at a higher federal rate vs gasoline.
Leasing is the primary method by which BMW wants to sell new cars in the US market.
All in all diesels don't fit very well in the US.
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Diesel is very reliable. North America doesnt know to make a good diesel fuel. So, different story.
There are Mercedes Benz that are almost 50 years old and they still run today with over 1 or 2 million km on board trouble free, never touching the engine.
An Opel Corsa 1.3 L diesel takes 3 L of diesel for each 100 km (that is 78 mpg).
An Audi A1 1.6 L diesel takes 4-4.5 litres of diesel for each 100 km.
(All examples where in my family in Europe).
Unreliable because of emission system is a story teller for people that have no idea. Diesel runs forever if you take care of it.