Comments on: Size vs. Speed: What’s More Manly?

By: Edward S.

Edward S. — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:27:42 +0000

Yes, I’ve been in and around plenty of turbodiesel trucks, and yes, they’re plenty fast. I just don’t think they’re particularly fun to drive, even with 1,000+ lb/ft of torque. When I’m driving fast, I want a low center of gravity, not sitting six feet up in the air. But I can definitely appreciate the power levels that can be produced by modern turbo-diesels.

By: gary

gary — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:00:41 +0000

don’t forget - the mspeed 3 will probably drink the high octane stuff, none of that 87. it might be cheaper to drive a truck!

By: mestdagh

mestdagh — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:53:29 +0000

umm, you’ve never driven a turbo diesel truck have you? They are incredibly fast especially uphill. A blur? I don’t think so. If a mazdaspeed3 is faster. I can add a chip to my truck in 15 minutes for another 140hp. Anyway, I like it both ways. I love pocket rockets too. Just wish they had some better diesel options here in the states.

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:44:46 +0000

Good luck. I will be seeing *you* on the freeway soon…muhahaha…