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Based on my experience driving a late model VW Golf TDi, it is only a matter of time before rising fuel costs push both manufacturers and consumers towards diesels. They are more efficient and all the problems diesels of the 70's have ben resolved. Plus, they are fun to drive!

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The problems of 1970s-era American diesels may have been resolved, but Americans have long memories when it comes to cars. A car is a major purchase and when you're burned by a certain manufacturer or model, you don't quickly forget it.

It's also one of the reasons American manufacturers like GM and Ford have lower perceptions of build quality even though these companies are now passing the Japanese manufacturers in quality surveys.

can you site the quality survey?

Starting point:

http://money.msn.com/now/blog--gms-surprising-drive-to-autom...

Thx for the follow up.

And spending $50 on diesel once a month is really nice!

No kidding! I would routinely get 850+ km from my Golf in city driving on a tank (45-50 L). 1000+ km should be easily possible on the highway. Larger cars would have a little worse economy, but should still be excellent.

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