No Diesel for 09

onelowmini · 03-22-2008, 05:33 PM

But maybe for 2010.....thats the word I got from my sources.

GaryB · 03-22-2008, 07:50 PM

At this point, do we even want a diesel option? We are maxed out on diesel consumption in this country, we have NO reserve! With more diesel p/u's on the road it will only get worse! I prefer a 400hp gas engine with a good six-speed with active fuel management!

Jared · 03-22-2008, 07:54 PM

What I have heard is 2010, same year as Maxima.

electricjohn · 03-22-2008, 07:58 PM

You mention six speed. I was on the JATCO (manufactorer of our trans) web site and they now have a 7 speed that will go into the Infinity M cars. Could we be next?

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 03-23-2008, 12:01 AM

With Diesel hitting $4.40 a gallon here in NY, I don't see them rolling out a Diesel 1/2 ton anytime soon.

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 03-23-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jared

What I have heard is 2010, same year as Maxima.

The NEW Maxima is an 09...it'll be out this summer sometime.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/20/au...=1&oref=slogin

Misfit · 03-23-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryB

At this point, do we even want a diesel option? We are maxed out on diesel consumption in this country, we have NO reserve! With more diesel p/u's on the road it will only get worse! I prefer a 400hp gas engine with a good six-speed with active fuel management!

**anmut** · 03-23-2008, 04:24 PM

+$4 a gallon for diesel in Wisconsin. They can shelve it or produce it, either way I won't be buying one.

Jared · 03-24-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HudsonValleyTitan

The NEW Maxima is an 09...it'll be out this summer sometime.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/20/au...=1&oref=slogin

Right, but its not slated for a diesel option until '10

hesham1 · 03-24-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by anmut

+$4 a gallon for diesel in Wisconsin. They can shelve it or produce it, either way I won't be buying one.

Doesnt this depend on what kind of MPG the Diesel will get, when it comes out? Because if you still end up saving money on a fillup, then why not.

Can someone calculate a breakeven point for how much better the diesel would have to be in order for it to save money, using current gas prices (which i know doesnt mean much but oh well)?

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 03-24-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared

Right, but its not slated for a diesel option until '10

Don't count on a Diesel Maxima anytime soon. Right now, the only Diesel cars selling are the tiny, 40+ MPG variety, and even those are hurting.