BMW e60 535i or 535d? Take part in a survey! Results in! :)
01-22-2008, 06:55 AM
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Hello!
edit: The results are now finished, check them out at the third page of this thread.
I'm currently working on a thesis at my school, which I decided to research on how will the coming diesel alternatives affect your choice of car. In this case, BMW 5-series in particular. You do have the twin-turbo 535i currently available, but I believe that the 535d will come along, as BMW has already officially announced the introduction of E90 335d into the US market at the Detroit Auto Show.
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edit: The results are now finished, check them out at the third page of this thread.
I'm currently working on a thesis at my school, which I decided to research on how will the coming diesel alternatives affect your choice of car. In this case, BMW 5-series in particular. You do have the twin-turbo 535i currently available, but I believe that the 535d will come along, as BMW has already officially announced the introduction of E90 335d into the US market at the Detroit Auto Show.
Thank you for reading and responding. Huge thanks goes to e60.net admin for co-operating with this!
Kalle
01-22-2008, 09:11 AM
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Hi Everyone,
We would very much appreciate everyone helping this fellow out with his studies! Please take a few moments and complete the survey. Thank you!!
We would very much appreciate everyone helping this fellow out with his studies! Please take a few moments and complete the survey. Thank you!!
01-22-2008, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by charlieglide' post='521240' date='Jan 22 2008, 07:55 AM
Hello!
I'm currently working on a thesis at my school, which I decided to research on how will the coming diesel alternatives affect your choice of car. In this case, BMW 5-series in particular. You do have the twin-turbo 535i currently available, but I believe that the 535d will come along, as BMW has already officially announced the introduction of E90 335d into the US market at the Detroit Auto Show.
The survey consists of 12 quite simple questions, it is completely anonymous and non-commercial. Taking the short time of responding would help me a lot!
http://www.hsd-capital.com/survey
Thank you for reading and responding. Huge thanks goes to e60.net admin for co-operating with this!
Kalle
I'm currently working on a thesis at my school, which I decided to research on how will the coming diesel alternatives affect your choice of car. In this case, BMW 5-series in particular. You do have the twin-turbo 535i currently available, but I believe that the 535d will come along, as BMW has already officially announced the introduction of E90 335d into the US market at the Detroit Auto Show.
The survey consists of 12 quite simple questions, it is completely anonymous and non-commercial. Taking the short time of responding would help me a lot!
http://www.hsd-capital.com/survey
Thank you for reading and responding. Huge thanks goes to e60.net admin for co-operating with this!
Kalle
01-22-2008, 09:35 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
You state US members only ,Do you mean North Americans or would you like a few Canucks to respond to, we're only too willing to help out..............eh ! 
01-22-2008, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='521313' date='Jan 22 2008, 08:35 PM
You state US members only ,Do you mean North Americans or would you like a few Canucks to respond to, we're only too willing to help out..............eh !
I appreciate the gesture, but inclusion of Canada into this project would have caused it to grow way too big for me. Its a whole different situation up there, even though many of the things seem to be the same.
CAFE and state-specific regulations concerning alternative fuels (=emissions) makes this challenging enough as it is.
So far, I'd like to thank everyone who has responded. We're off to a good start!
01-22-2008, 04:00 PM
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Don't know if it makes a difference to you, but I answered 'no' to the 'do you own a BMW?' question because mine hasn't arrived yet, so technically I don't own one, but it's just a matter of time (and hoping for good luck that the boat doesn't sink or tip over).
01-22-2008, 04:33 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Submitted. With so much torque, why is the 535d so much slower in 0-60 run? Also in the US, diesel is taxed differently than gasoline which makes diesel usually more expensive. I think in Europe diesel is cheaper than gasoline. We do this here to push a higher financial burden on the commercial vehicle users, as they are currently the only users of diesel. The US should remove that incremental difference in taxes for the general public, whereby lowering diesel per gallon costs, thus further incouraging diesel acceptance by the general public. Letting diesel buyers use the currently useless HOV lanes would also help significantly in diesel acceptance.
