New Hyundai Truck?

[Numan]

I'm curious as to what diffence that makes? Diesel fuel is readily
available, as are diesel powered cars for people who want them. There
simply doesn't seem to be the huge demand the some here believe there is.
BTW, if you were referring to me above, I live in New Hampshire. There
isn't any place in this state that truly fits the description of "urban".
Contrary to your bogus assumption, the nearest place to here that you're
likely to see people clamoring for diesel cars is in the Boston area,
where the "enviro-sensitive" urban types tend to congregate. In fact, it's
the only place I've heard of around here where you can buy "bio-diesel"
fuel. Who's talking out of their ass now?


Sure, in BIG vehicles with enormous, fuel guzzling, smoke belching engines
where low end torque for hauling heavy loads is the most important
concern. While that's a good application for diesel engines, what does it
have to do with economy cars?


Gee, do you think you could you be a bit more hostile? I guess it's only
acceptable to environmentally concious in the manner that YOU think is
appropriate. How open-minded of you.

What is this need of yours to be right?

 

[Numan]

I think you missed the point. If there's no market, no one is going to
"make a bundle". It's probable that the market will come back eventually,
but mis-timing its return could cost a manufacturer dearly. It's a risky
business.

Yes, it is and that is why there are people who specialize in
finding out if there is a market. I was just hoping there was
and that SOMEONE is doing something about meeting
a possible demand.

 

[Brian Nystrom]

Well, there is nothing wrong with starting from scratch. I know
that other car makers are using computers to speed up the
process.

It still takes years to design a new vehicle and tool up for it. It
costs hundreds of millions of dollars. Car manufacturers have to be sure
that such investments will pay off.

I just think that they are missing the boat, either on purpose
or not.

Perhaps, but they probably know better what will sell than we do.

Why would they do that?

It's a very expensive car to build and if they priced it high enough to
make money, it wouldn't sell well. They'll lose money on it for now in
order to establish the market, then make it up when the manufacturing
costs come down due to higher volume and improved manufacturing
technology. Unlike a lot of companies, Toyota can afford it.

 

[Brian Nystrom]

What is this need of yours to be right?

Is there some reason I shouldn't respond to snide comments and rebut a
bogus argument? This is a discussion and there's more than one side to
it. "Right" is relative. What's right for you may not be right for me
and vice-versa. We don't have to agree and we're all entitled to express
our views.