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Looking for a diesel car
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:56 pm
by Bigun
Looking for a diesel car/truck, used, under $5,000, automatic.
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:58 pm
by Coor
Heavens why?
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:25 am
by rec|use
taking a wild shot in the dark here
but my guess would be
to convert it to a grease car
http://www.greasecar.com/
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:31 am
by Coor
Yea, I don't have a penis...so getting mad about sports being played across the country, and cars don't process with me...lol.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:02 pm
by rec|use
well i'm not a car guy myself
but i've been looking into this option for a little while now
which is why i brought it up
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:18 pm
by Bigun
I found one to look at, Mercedes Station wagon.
And yes, he is right... that's why. With the conversion installed, I should get about 100 miles for every gallon of diesel I use. Should save me about $3,000 a year.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:36 pm
by rec|use
it's a wise investment
i'm also on the search for a good car myself to do this
do you know how to do the conversion
or is there somone in your area that installs them
i'm told there is a place in atlanta that will install the kit
so that's pushing me more to just go ahead and do it
as much as i travel it would be a great investment for me
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:27 pm
by Bigun
My dad said it looked easy... if you want I can ask him how much he'll charge
And he gave me some advice... stay away from Mercedes, the parts are way too expensive in case you have issues (he said the fuel injector head or something was about $6,000).
He said a VW would be ideal... especially the Rabbit.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:28 pm
by Bigun
http://www.greasecar.com has a on-board filter pump I would recommend you use if you plan on travelling.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:04 pm
by rec|use
yeah i'd much rather have the filtration system on board
thanks for pointing that out
yeah ask what your dad would charge for something like that
if you don't mind
you can pm me his response if you like