Q5 v GLK v JGC Limited?
07-29-2014, 11:32 AM
#41
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I get all of this but what you're missing is the immediate realized cost in terms of fuel savings. If you drive 12k miles a year, you save at least $300 on fuel costs per year if you get the combined rating and I've heard from a number of people with the diesel model that get far over 30mpg when cruising on the highway.
Also, please don't buy the 4x2. It will kill the resale value and what's the point of a 2WD Jeep?
EcoBoost = Ford turbo gas engine
EcoDiesel = Chrysler turbo diesel engine
Also, please don't buy the 4x2. It will kill the resale value and what's the point of a 2WD Jeep?
EcoBoost = Ford turbo gas engine
EcoDiesel = Chrysler turbo diesel engine
would you pay $450 upfront, for a 7 year loan at 2.9% interest, for a $300/year fuel credit? probably not.
numbers dont lie. but the only way to overlook the numbers is by having the need/want for extra torque/towing capacity. because from a strict MPG perspective, theres no rationale to the math.
Last edited by ThermonMermon; 07-29-2014 at 11:46 AM.
07-29-2014, 11:52 AM
#42
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[QUOTE=ThermonMermon;15099086]
EDIT: would you pay $450 upfront, for a $4,500, 7 year loan at 2.9% interest, for a $300/year fuel credit? probably not. QUOTE]
EDIT: would you pay $450 upfront, for a $4,500, 7 year loan at 2.9% interest, for a $300/year fuel credit? probably not. QUOTE]
07-29-2014, 03:43 PM
#43
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the immediate realized cost is paying a $4,500 premium for ecodiesel. Not $300/year in gas savings. unless you finance the car, in which case your paying a 2.9% interest rate to jeep for your $300/year gas loan, with 1.5 years ($450) of the "gas loan" paid upfront, assuming you put 10% down at acquisition, and the $4,500 premium equates to $450 upfront)....and @ $300/year in saving, youll have to own for awhile to breakeven.
would you pay $450 upfront, for a 7 year loan at 2.9% interest, for a $300/year fuel credit? probably not.
numbers dont lie. but the only way to overlook the numbers is by having the need/want for extra torque/towing capacity. because from a strict MPG perspective, theres no rationale to the math.
would you pay $450 upfront, for a 7 year loan at 2.9% interest, for a $300/year fuel credit? probably not.
numbers dont lie. but the only way to overlook the numbers is by having the need/want for extra torque/towing capacity. because from a strict MPG perspective, theres no rationale to the math.
07-29-2014, 04:00 PM
#44
Fahrvergnügen'd
Yes I understand the financials of it but if, like you said, need an SUV to tow, want the range, and be powerful enough to easily gain speed then the diesel is a no brainer. The $4500 premium is an awful lot but they are selling these things pretty dang quick so it doesn't appear to be a big issue. Besides, the other option is the V8 and that is $3200 extra and gets much worse in the gas mileage department.
At $1300, it's a no-brainer to get the diesel.
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07-29-2014, 06:09 PM
#45
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compared to V8, sure. V8 makes no sense given the Eco alternative. guess we are all saying the same thing...
need towing capabilities? splurge for Eco. dont need towing? save your $$ and stick with the standard V6.
need towing capabilities? splurge for Eco. dont need towing? save your $$ and stick with the standard V6.
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