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Hi guys, new to site , BUT Long time internet user and on many car forums. Here's my dilemma:
Found a great deal on a new 2015 CTD in the right color (dark) that lists for about $28 K and can be had with all sales incentives etc. for $20 K. It has everything I want except for the Engine Block heater (can this be added later at dealer??)
I've done a LOT of reading on here and have never owned a diesel, although I almost bought a TDi before the meltdown a few months back. I've seen stuff about catch cans and engine tunes (very familiar with this from a MB AMG standpoint) etc. My concern is, can I buy a diesel and other than normal routine oil changes get away with little maintenance or are these "maintenance monsters??" Whats the deal with this "manual regen" and how often does that need to be done? Filters, how often for the diesel?? I am located in the Midwest where normal Jan-Feb temps can go below 0 F at night and that's why I want block heater since car will be left outside. Note that I drive on average 100+ miles a day, mostly highway (70%) (30% urban or city). Diesel is about $20-30 cents more per gallon here than regular is right now.
Another issue: Since the next gen Cruze is already out (2016) and the new diesel is expected in mid-late 2016 as a 2017 model, is it better that I wait for the lighter and newer car with the different CTD engine or take the plunge and get the 2015 and roll the dice on values?? I have found many cars that sticker in the high 20's and pretty optioned out (27-29K) selling for the very low $20s. Even more so with Black Friday and Christmas events.
Let me know about the block heater too?? Appreciate any thoughts!!
Found a great deal on a new 2015 CTD in the right color (dark) that lists for about $28 K and can be had with all sales incentives etc. for $20 K. It has everything I want except for the Engine Block heater (can this be added later at dealer??)
I've done a LOT of reading on here and have never owned a diesel, although I almost bought a TDi before the meltdown a few months back. I've seen stuff about catch cans and engine tunes (very familiar with this from a MB AMG standpoint) etc. My concern is, can I buy a diesel and other than normal routine oil changes get away with little maintenance or are these "maintenance monsters??" Whats the deal with this "manual regen" and how often does that need to be done? Filters, how often for the diesel?? I am located in the Midwest where normal Jan-Feb temps can go below 0 F at night and that's why I want block heater since car will be left outside. Note that I drive on average 100+ miles a day, mostly highway (70%) (30% urban or city). Diesel is about $20-30 cents more per gallon here than regular is right now.
Another issue: Since the next gen Cruze is already out (2016) and the new diesel is expected in mid-late 2016 as a 2017 model, is it better that I wait for the lighter and newer car with the different CTD engine or take the plunge and get the 2015 and roll the dice on values?? I have found many cars that sticker in the high 20's and pretty optioned out (27-29K) selling for the very low $20s. Even more so with Black Friday and Christmas events.
Let me know about the block heater too?? Appreciate any thoughts!!