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03-22-2008, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='549158' date='Mar 22 2008, 04:06 PM
Didn't really follow that but he said now the diesels are 45 state cars, coincidentally excluding the states that BMW sells most of its cars. I think the 3 series, including the X3 will be first. My feeling was that it would be later this year.
03-22-2008, 12:30 PM
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From BMW news release on the subject:
Successfully meeting the strict exhaust emissions requirements of the North American automobile market, BMW Advanced Diesel ? slated to hit US roadways in late 2008 ? will be available in all 50 states.
03-22-2008, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='549174' date='Mar 22 2008, 04:26 PM
I?m confused. BMW announced (multiple times) that they had waited until they could sell diesel-powered BMWs in all 50 states to release them. Who said 45 states now?
BMW X5 xDrive35d AND BMW 335d TO MAKE US DEBUT
BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance.
Performance + Outstanding Efficiency
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 2, 2008... Entering a new era in the company's mission to deliver ultimate driving machines that combine superior performance with exemplary fuel economy, the BMW Group will debut two vehicle models equipped with the BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ? the X5 xDrive35d and the 335d.
Successfully meeting the strict exhaust emissions requirements of the North American automobile market, BMW Advanced Diesel ? slated to hit US roadways in late 2008 ? will be available in all 50 states. The wide availability of these vehicles marks a significant milestone in the BMW EfficientDynamics strategy, which seeks to offer customers in automobile markets around the world maximum driving pleasure with minimum fuel consumption and emissions.
BMW Advanced Diesel technology is being introduced into the US market in the form of the 3.0-liter inline-six featuring Variable Twin Turbo Technology ? an engine widely acknowledged as the unchallenged benchmark for sporting performance, motoring refinement and superior efficiency in other markets around the world. At the 2008 NAIAS, BMW is presenting this 265-hp high-performance diesel engine in both the BMW X5 xDrive35d and the BMW 335d. To ensure full compliance with the demanding emission standards in California and other US states, BMW uses SCR technology to reduce nitric oxides (NOX), enabling nationwide introduction of BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance as a 50-state model (BIN5).
03-22-2008, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='549183' date='Mar 22 2008, 04:33 PM
I said NOW their cars were 45 state cars. They chose not to sell them yet but will be out later 2008 when they will be 50 state cars. Read below.
now
03-22-2008, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='549146' date='Mar 22 2008, 03:31 PM
I dotn like the CS... really reminds me of the Z9 concept.
It made me think of that thread about "how I can't imagine my E60 looking dated." Well, you no longer have to imagine.
03-22-2008, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='549252' date='Mar 22 2008, 08:40 PM
You still gotta like the looks from the rear?! Oooh, baby, is that mean looking!
I love it too. Now whats the deal with the rear seat? Is it slated to be a 4 seater like the X6 even though its bigger than the 7?
BMW really needs to re-evaluate who's buying the 75K+ cars.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='549252' date='Mar 22 2008, 05:40 PM
You gotta like the looks from the rear! Oooh, baby, is that mean looking!
It made me think of that thread about "how I can't imagine my E60 looking dated." Well, you no longer have to imagine.
It made me think of that thread about "how I can't imagine my E60 looking dated." Well, you no longer have to imagine.
Hahah I dunno... it just doesnt really pop up telling me to like it... I'm sure I really do like it inside... but just doest strike me yet...
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Guys - Sorry I missed this. Would have been good to see Frank and finally meet Pennetta. Went out last night with some friends and had a few too many. Woke up this morning not feeling so hot. Hahahaha!
Anyway, hope to see you guys this coming Saturday at the TuningTech Meet in Farmingdale.
Anyway, hope to see you guys this coming Saturday at the TuningTech Meet in Farmingdale.
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