View Poll Results: Which fuel?
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Petrolhead or Dieselhead
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Originally Posted by brommy' post='279904' date='May 9 2006, 07:46 AM
Don't forget the petrol was driven round the Top Gear track by 'The Stig' who is a lot better driver (and 45kg/100lbs lighter 
) than Clarkson who drove the Diesel. Also, Clarkson hates diesels and would have been glad to come in second behind the petrol.
) than Clarkson who drove the Diesel. Also, Clarkson hates diesels and would have been glad to come in second behind the petrol.
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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! 
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I voted diesel, i'll let you know if I made the right choice in a couple of weeks time when I pick it up.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='279955' date='May 9 2006, 05:40 PM
Stig or JC - it really doesn't take much of a driver to mash the pedal into the shag pile and that's where the 545 got its early advantage.....
Also, surely a better test for real world driving would have been fastest laps not from a standing start. 
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Originally Posted by brommy' post='279976' date='May 9 2006, 11:06 AM
The petrol was quicker off the line and 'lardy' Clarkson didn't have the pace or skill to pass the Stig in the petrol. The only fair test would have been if Stig was timed during a lap in both cars, but maybe petrolhead Clarkson wouldn't have liked the result! Also, surely a better test for real world driving would have been fastest laps not from a standing start.
Also, surely a better test for real world driving would have been fastest laps not from a standing start. 
So can we assume that you would only deem a test to be "fair" if the 535 were to win? The record books will show only that 545 did the business!!
I actually emailed the BBC about this (specifically about the authenticity of the disputed the 3 second gap at the end of the lap) but the buggers never replied. If they ever do I'll post it here!
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='279983' date='May 9 2006, 07:25 PM
So can we assume that you would only deem a test to be "fair" if the 535 were to win? The record books will show only that 545 did the business!!
I actually emailed the BBC about this (specifically about the authenticity of the disputed the 3 second gap at the end of the lap) but the buggers never replied. If they ever do I'll post it here!
However, as the bbc didn't reply to you we will have to wait and see. As for the record books, they also show that the in gear acceleration times are significantly quicker for the 535d. At lot of people would see this as a real advantage over the standing start drag race effect. Over here it only seems to be Saxo and Corsa drivers that are bothered with screeching off the line.
Your signature symbol is interesting. Did you move to the states from Liverpool?
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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 !!
- not tried the 530 petrol though 
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Originally Posted by brommy' post='279976' date='May 9 2006, 07:06 PM
surely a better test for real world driving would have been fastest laps not from a standing start.
Petrol 0-60mph, Diesel 0-500 miles (and 50-90mph?)
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I really need to do some serious thinking about the diesel!
They are fuel efficiant and they have great low torgue,
but so has the new twin-turbo 3.0 litre N54 engine
My 525iA compared to the 530dA is a slow one, :thumbsdown:
but racing should not be done in the streets.
I only drive about 15 Kkm (10,000 miles) a year and we have a stupid
diesel tax overhere, so...
They are fuel efficiant and they have great low torgue,
but so has the new twin-turbo 3.0 litre N54 engine
My 525iA compared to the 530dA is a slow one, :thumbsdown:
but racing should not be done in the streets.
I only drive about 15 Kkm (10,000 miles) a year and we have a stupid
diesel tax overhere, so...