Anybody from USA/Canada visit Europe?
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Just wondered if any of you guys over the Atlantic will be visiting Europe at all. If so arrange a test drive in one of the diesel E60's and give us Diesel Fans your findings. 
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I travel to Germany about once a month. I have driven diesel powered cars from BMW, MB, VW and Peugot in the last year.
The new diesels are outstanding. Those of us who remember the noisy, unreliable GM diesels of the early 80's should know the new engines are nothing short of fantastic. They are quiet, smooth, smoke-free and suprisingly resopnsive for a turbo engine. And you just gotta love that diesel torque!
If I was living in Europe, I'd have a diesel.
The new diesels are outstanding. Those of us who remember the noisy, unreliable GM diesels of the early 80's should know the new engines are nothing short of fantastic. They are quiet, smooth, smoke-free and suprisingly resopnsive for a turbo engine. And you just gotta love that diesel torque!
If I was living in Europe, I'd have a diesel.
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Originally Posted by Wilchwitz' date='Apr 13 2005, 04:09 PM
I travel to Germany about once a month.? I have driven diesel powered cars from BMW, MB, VW and Peugot in the last year.
The new diesels are outstanding.? Those of us who remember the noisy, unreliable GM diesels of the early 80's should know the new engines are nothing short of fantastic.? They are quiet, smooth, smoke-free and suprisingly resopnsive for a turbo engine.? And you just gotta love that diesel torque!
If I was living in Europe, I'd have a diesel.
The new diesels are outstanding.? Those of us who remember the noisy, unreliable GM diesels of the early 80's should know the new engines are nothing short of fantastic.? They are quiet, smooth, smoke-free and suprisingly resopnsive for a turbo engine.? And you just gotta love that diesel torque!
If I was living in Europe, I'd have a diesel.
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Gonna try a 535d next trip?
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 13 2005, 02:59 PM
Just wondered if any of you guys over the Atlantic will be visiting Europe at all. If so arrange a test drive in one of the diesel E60's and give us Diesel Fans your findings.
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Apr 13 2005, 04:39 PM
[quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Apr 13 2005, 02:59 PM']Just wondered if any of you guys over the Atlantic will be visiting Europe at all. If so arrange a test drive in one of the diesel E60's and give us Diesel Fans your findings.
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[/quote]You would be very welcome to take her for a spin
- Please bring Beef Jerky, Jalopeno Poppers and a cup of Clam Chowder from Denny's. 
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BMW(Munich) says we will definately be getting diesels here in the U.S! Most likely '07/'08 time frame.
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Gonna try a 535d next trip?
Merv,
Next trip is at the end of April. I rent mostly from Hertz and Sixt. The selection of BMWs is limited. I've reserved a C-class for the next trip.
Which European car rental firms feature BMWs?
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[/quote]Merv,
Next trip is at the end of April. I rent mostly from Hertz and Sixt. The selection of BMWs is limited. I've reserved a C-class for the next trip.
Which European car rental firms feature BMWs?
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Originally Posted by Wilchwitz' date='Apr 14 2005, 07:27 AM
Gonna try a 535d next trip?
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Next trip is at the end of April. I rent mostly from Hertz and Sixt. The selection of BMWs is limited. I've reserved a C-class for the next trip.
Which European car rental firms feature BMWs?
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[/quote]Not sure who would rent BMW's, I wouldn't have thought a 535d would be available. Why not test a 535d at a nearby dealership for free. Just tell them you're gonna move to the UK and want a small car
Failing that, where are you going in the UK? If its near Birmingham come and try mine!
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 14 2005, 09:15 AM
Not sure who would rent BMW's, I wouldn't have thought a 535d would be available. Why not test a 535d at a nearby dealership for free. Just tell them you're gonna move to the UK and want a small car
Failing that, where are you going in the UK? If its near Birmingham come and try mine!
Failing that, where are you going in the UK? If its near Birmingham come and try mine!
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