Any info. on pricing for new diesels?
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I am curious how BMW will price the diesels in the U.S. next month? Is a diesel engine more expensive to produce? When the 330 became the phenomenal 335, the price increase was modest despite a newly designed direct injection twin turbo engine with way more power than its predecessor. But its not diesel.
On one hand, the diesels should receive incentive pricing to entice U.S. buyers and help overcome the stigma we have that diesels are for school bus engines and 18 wheelers, but on the other hand, hybrid cars are popular (particularly the Prius) and a diesel engine should last longer with lower maintenance costs if you keep it for a while. I haven't driven a diesel luxury car in 15 years, but I'm guessing that no matter how smooth and refined the X535d is, with 265 hp, a redline under 5,000 rpms and a healthy curb weight on the X5, the "drivers" 1st choice is going to remain the 4.8 V8 and I think pricing should reflect that (My salesman says the diesel will sticker for 95% as much as the V8??)
Last question: is the residual value for a lease likely to be higher with a diesel? I wonder how they do it at MB credit?
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On one hand, the diesels should receive incentive pricing to entice U.S. buyers and help overcome the stigma we have that diesels are for school bus engines and 18 wheelers, but on the other hand, hybrid cars are popular (particularly the Prius) and a diesel engine should last longer with lower maintenance costs if you keep it for a while. I haven't driven a diesel luxury car in 15 years, but I'm guessing that no matter how smooth and refined the X535d is, with 265 hp, a redline under 5,000 rpms and a healthy curb weight on the X5, the "drivers" 1st choice is going to remain the 4.8 V8 and I think pricing should reflect that (My salesman says the diesel will sticker for 95% as much as the V8??)
Last question: is the residual value for a lease likely to be higher with a diesel? I wonder how they do it at MB credit?
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I can tell you how it is here in the UK, where the 520d is probably the most popular 5 and the 530d is one of the most acclaimed cars in its class....
Diesel servicing costs tend to be a bit higher than petrol and, now that there is a c.10p per litre differential (diesel>petrol) in fuel cost, the cost per mile gap is closer now too.
But, on purchase price (list here, not actuals) the prices aren't that different
530i M Sport ??38,075
530d M Sport ?38,430
On your comparison the 540i is ?42,650 versus 535d ?42,925
Full price list is
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/pricesandspecif...t-bmwuk,00.html
Diesel servicing costs tend to be a bit higher than petrol and, now that there is a c.10p per litre differential (diesel>petrol) in fuel cost, the cost per mile gap is closer now too.
But, on purchase price (list here, not actuals) the prices aren't that different
530i M Sport ??38,075
530d M Sport ?38,430
On your comparison the 540i is ?42,650 versus 535d ?42,925
Full price list is
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/pricesandspecif...t-bmwuk,00.html
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