Cars & Bikes - Automotive Discussion Thread

[pmaitra]

In a VW station wagon?

I have posted a picture of it somewhere in DFI already.

 

[Krusty]

In a VW station wagon?

Why not ??? You underestimate VWs ability lol

I know it's an Audi but still they share diesel tech with VW

 

[pmaitra]

Why not ??? You underestimate VWs ability lol
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I know it's an Audi but still they share diesel tech with VW

VW owns Audi, Skoda, and Porsche. My car shares a lot of common parts with the 2013 Audi A3 hatch.

 

[Krusty]

VW owns Audi, Skoda, and Porsche. My car shares a lot of common parts with the 2013 Audi A3 hatch.

Yep. And when VW mess up, all these manufacturers go down . Last I heard, they were talking about letting go of Ducati to make up for the loss. And royal enfield was rumoured to pick it up.

 

[Krusty]

There is also the small matter of pollution. England subsidized diesel heavily and now admit they were wrong as it is responsible for 13000 deaths annually. They cared more about the planet than the health of their people. I'm sure @Krusty has an opinion on this, he schooled me on pollution a while back.

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/apr/13/death-of-diesel-wonder-fuel-new-asbestos

I do not want to detail this thread. It's all about business and $$$$ while maintaining the moral high ground in the minds of the common people.

 

[Krusty]

This thread is now on TOP of the DFI thread list

 

[aditya10r]

This thread is now on TOP of the DFI thread list

With only 2 people active:santa::santa::santa::santa:

 

[Krusty]

For off-road fans, it is possible to get hold of one of those beefy Soviet trucks. Just go to some Army or Air Force vehicle auctions.

Here is a KrAZ 6x6:

If you want a brand new one, you can buy an UralAZ 6x6 in India.

Sir these are too huge. Cheaper and a practical option would be to get hold of the 1ton Nissan truck from military surplus and restore it. That would be a truly mean off-road vehicle.. Like so...

Image courtesy @Kunal Biswas

And forget range rovers and jeeps. This is the real deal. The wheel/tyre size is stock btw. It isn't jacked up. This thing will climb over jeeps if it has to. . The only thing I can think of that comes anywhere close is the legendary Unimog. But we can't get that in India

 

[Krusty]

With only 2 people active:santa::santa::santa::santa:

Lol soldier on buddy.....

 

[aditya10r]

Racr 2015...................Chennai

 

[Krusty]

Racr 2015...................Chennai

Aaah the inevitable ego killer. Don't tell me that's you....

 

[aditya10r]

Aaah the inevitable ego killer. Don't tell me that's you....

That's me,but I have improved and that's a 2 year old pic.............
I have improved a lot in this time

 

[Project Dharma]

Yes, Chevy got some nice and affordable cars in diesel.

I pity that Ford F-150 (and Chevy and Dodge equivalents) does not come with a diesel. Larger sizes come with diesel. I would prefer a Dodge though. Although otherwise Ford is probably better, Dodge comes with a Cummins diesel engine while Ford comes with a Duramax diesel engine. I prefer Cummins.

Actually you can get the Ram 1500 and Chevy Colorado in diesel. The Ram doesn't have a Cummins but a 2.4 liter ecodiesel. The same one which they are going to put in a jeep. I've driven it but hate the rotary dial for selecting gears on the dash.

 

[Hiranyaksha]

I so want to buy Alfa Romeo 4C

 

[Krusty]

I so want to buy Alfa Romeo 4C

Oh an Alfa Romeo fan. You have good taste. Alfas are for people who love cars. Top gear often says 'you can't be a true petrol head until you own atleast one Alfa Romeo'. I am assuming you are aware of the poor reliability record ?

 

[Krusty]

Guys, this makes me as sad as when I was back when Porsche says they would build a diesel car and when rolls royce said they would build an SUV. Harley Davidson now to make electric bikes . RIP Harley.....

https://www.motor1.com/news/145140/harley-davidson-confirms-electric-bikes/

 

[Butter Chicken]

Suzuki to build Lithium-ion battery factory in India for Electric vehicles

 

[Krusty]

Suzuki to build Lithium-ion battery factory in India for Electric vehicles

Makes me wonder why our domestic manufacturers aren't taking advantage of ISRO battery tech that has been cleared for use by civilian sector. As usual we squander opportunities sadly..

 

[Butter Chicken]

Makes me wonder why our domestic manufacturers aren't taking advantage of ISRO battery tech that has been cleared for use by civilian sector. As usual we squander opportunities sadly..

That will happen next year.Don't worry.We have a very dedicated government at the centre.

 

[pmaitra]

Actually you can get the Ram 1500 and Chevy Colorado in diesel. The Ram doesn't have a Cummins but a 2.4 liter ecodiesel. The same one which they are going to put in a jeep. I've driven it but hate the rotary dial for selecting gears on the dash.

You are right. It was not obvious from the website superficially. I see it now.

Coming to Dodge with Cummins, this is what I see with some people I know (not exact picture). I think Cummins is available with a next higher payload level.

Here is Chevrolet with Duramax:

Here is a GMC with Duramax:

Couldn't find a picture of a Ford with Duramax in it.