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YouFaceTheTick @ Apr 15th 2008 11:02AM
The massive jump in economy more than compensates for the current 10% price difference I see between premium and diesel. As time goes, the actual percentage gulf shrinks just as the jump from unleaded to premium is now only about 6%, the next leap to diesel is not even 10%. I figure by 2009 we'll see the gaps close to more like 5 and 8%.
By my house premium is 3.89 and diesel is running 4.25. If that jump means I get even 10 mpg better mileage out of a diesel, then I'm seeing a good ROI. As time moves and gas gets to $5 - figure by next year this time - then 5.30 for diesel will feel like a steal. 30% fuel economy jump, 9-10% price jump...you can see how that works out for the diesel owner.