View Poll Results: Which fuel?
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Petrolhead or Dieselhead
05-09-2006, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by gIzzE' post='279804' date='May 9 2006, 09:23 AM
I agree with the 530d over a 530i and a 535d over a 545i, but I thought the poll was what would you have if money was no object? not what did you buy and why?
I am the same as you and went diesel for financial reasons, but if I didn't have to worry about the fuel costs and the depreciation on an M5, Alpina B5 touring or RS4 avant I would probably be in one of those.
At 30k miles a year the fuel cost me around ?400 a month in the diesel, in an M5 or an RS4 it would be costing ?800 a month, also the depreciation on the 535d is around ?600 a month, in the M5 it would be around ?1200 a month, so around ?1000 more a month to have the petrol, not worth it for an M5, I would rather buy and Aston for that sort of money!
I am the same as you and went diesel for financial reasons, but if I didn't have to worry about the fuel costs and the depreciation on an M5, Alpina B5 touring or RS4 avant I would probably be in one of those.
At 30k miles a year the fuel cost me around ?400 a month in the diesel, in an M5 or an RS4 it would be costing ?800 a month, also the depreciation on the 535d is around ?600 a month, in the M5 it would be around ?1200 a month, so around ?1000 more a month to have the petrol, not worth it for an M5, I would rather buy and Aston for that sort of money!
It would have to be an 'exotic' and probably a lambo (but I'd take my time and have some fun choosing).
Money no object - then petrol is clearly ALWAYS going to be better. BMW make some of the best diesels - but they are not as good as the best petrol engined cars.
But ... money is an object ... and my take on this was that ... in terms of value for money the diesel bimmers are better than the 'comparable' petrol ones.
05-09-2006, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by big_ipaq' post='279800' date='May 9 2006, 03:12 AM
On an international forum, this is not a good poll... 
In Europe, the situation is surely different.
In Europe, the situation is surely different.
05-09-2006, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='279799' date='May 9 2006, 11:10 AM
My heart says petrol power, but .....
I'd rather have a 530d than a 530i in performance terms
and ....
I'd rather have a 535d than a 540i
and ....
the 550i is just too extreme for a 25K a year mileage in the UK given the cost of fuel.
As to the choice of 550i vs M5 - in the UK the M5 is ?63.5K and the 550i is ?44K
That difference is nearly as much as I paid for my car
.... so not surprisingly - I voted HEAVY OIL
I'd rather have a 530d than a 530i in performance terms
and ....
I'd rather have a 535d than a 540i
and ....
the 550i is just too extreme for a 25K a year mileage in the UK given the cost of fuel.
As to the choice of 550i vs M5 - in the UK the M5 is ?63.5K and the 550i is ?44K
That difference is nearly as much as I paid for my car
.... so not surprisingly - I voted HEAVY OIL
05-09-2006, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by big_ipaq' post='279800' date='May 9 2006, 11:12 AM
On an international forum, this is not a good poll... In Europe, the situation is surely different.
In Europe, the situation is surely different.
They don't have diesel stations...yeah right. IMO they encourage the gas consumption by this strategy.
05-09-2006, 04:57 AM
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Well - I'm at home awaiting delivery of my 530d (any time now 
). So I could vote diesel.
BUT my petrol engined cars sound better.
My heart says petrol
Head says DERV
Gonna have to stick with petrol
But I reserve the right to change my mind after a few days with my new toy !!
). So I could vote diesel.BUT my petrol engined cars sound better.
My heart says petrol
Head says DERV
Gonna have to stick with petrol
But I reserve the right to change my mind after a few days with my new toy !!
05-09-2006, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by nbusbridge' post='279879' date='May 9 2006, 01:57 PM
Well - I'm at home awaiting delivery of my 530d (any time now ). So I could vote diesel.
BUT my petrol engined cars sound better.
My heart says petrol
Head says DERV
Gonna have to stick with petrol
But I reserve the right to change my mind after a few days with my new toy !!
). So I could vote diesel.BUT my petrol engined cars sound better.
My heart says petrol
Head says DERV
Gonna have to stick with petrol
But I reserve the right to change my mind after a few days with my new toy !!
05-09-2006, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='279581' date='May 8 2006, 02:37 PM
That'll be the 535d over the 545i then? 
05-09-2006, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='279892' date='May 9 2006, 03:06 PM
Think so? If you can prove its a clear cut winner. According to last years Top Gear it wasnt... but if it was and is available in the US I'll get one!
) than Clarkson who drove the Diesel. Also, Clarkson hates diesels and would have been glad to come in second behind the petrol.
05-09-2006, 07:04 AM
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My Ride: Current - 330 Sport Topaz Blue, Grey Leather, HK HIFI...lost interest!!
Waiting for - 535d Sport, Silver Grey, Foldy Mirrors, 172 19",Logic7,Pro Radio,Through load,Heated Front Seats,High Gloss shadowline,Black Maple,Headlight wash,Sun Protection Glass.
I miss the howl of my 3.0i but love the kick of my 535d
