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VW Golf TDI

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Prius

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Diesel or Hybrid?

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Dec 13, 2009 | 09:17 AM

#61

Amini9

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From: San Mateo. California

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Its really not that fun. Its like saying stepping on rusty tacks is more fun then stepping on rusty nails.

LOL nice comparison.

Dec 14, 2009 | 10:59 AM

#62

The G Man

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Originally Posted by Nextourer

Sorry, so you mean keep it at a steady 40% SOC or do not let Li-Ion fall below 40% SOC if you want to maintain its lifespan.

I mean to recharge it like 30 or 40%, do not let it drain completly or it will shorten the life span. With Ni-Cad batteries, let it drain completly before recharge.

Dec 14, 2009 | 01:39 PM

#63

pagemaster

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From: MIchigan

Diesel all the way in this case. While the Prius does have its place, the diesel Golf is just so much more appealing to me compared to the Prius.

With the Prius you have to worry about long term things like the battery pack which is just not an issue with the Golf. Also, the interior of the Golf is hands down nicer compared to the Prius.

Don't get me wrong, Toyota hybrids do have their place but the Golf diesel looks to be a better overall package.

Last edited by pagemaster; Dec 14, 2009 at 03:56 PM.

Dec 14, 2009 | 03:53 PM

#64

IS-SV

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From: tech capital

How's the reliability of the VW diesels available in the US market?

Dec 14, 2009 | 11:24 PM

#65

Nextourer

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Originally Posted by The G Man

I mean to recharge it like 30 or 40%, do not let it drain completly or it will shorten the life span. With Ni-Cad batteries, let it drain completly before recharge.

Got it. Thanks!

Dec 15, 2009 | 07:10 AM

#66

spwolf

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

long term, diesels have a lot more issues with reliability than hybrids... from big turbos, sophisticated injectores, expensive bosch pumps to the clutch and transmission.

You can get 100,000 mile diesels quite cheap in germany these days... of course, petrols hold their value even less here ;-).