Re: [A/S] Re: diesel

[D Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxx>]

Two thoughts about diesel:

First of all, a diesel engine is designed to magestically pull large 
weights, kind of like the Budweiser Clydsdales.  Few people who like to 
ride horses would consider a draft horse as a pleasure mount ( tho there 
are exceptions )  They are hard to get up on, need large expensive 
shoes, and aren't going to beat anyone on the track.  For getting to 
work or shopping or busing the kids,a big diesel pick up may not be 
ideal.  ( I do, however, remember a diesel Rabbit with affection except 
on very cold mornings).  A diesel pickup with enough muscle and broad 
enough stance to pull a trailer over the Rockies and stay on the road in 
moments of stress, is going to be a pain in the Mall parking lot, and 
may not be an economical choice for a daily driver.

Second,  as the auto industry knows, we chose our vehicles for more than 
economics or political statements.  We chose them because we like the 
image, or think it will make us more attractive or look prosperous.  I 
would venture to say that huge numbers of 4x4's never see driving more 
stressful that the Mall at Christmas time. I have to confess to a deep 
affection for my big bad black diesel truck.  Not only does it pull and 
pull ( 2 motor homes out of the mud ! ) but it is high and commanding on 
the road.  And best of all, I love the look of fear/ admiration/terror 
on people's faces when I start it up with a growl like a saber toothed 
tiger.  I love how it will do a dangerous lurch forward in a busy 
intersection and stop traffic.  And I do love getting 18 MPG and 12 
towing.  I like driving a vehicle that says I have something really 
heavy to pull, a "serious " driver.  All very romantic and illogical, I 
know.

Daisy  (getting hotter in Ocala )