When will diesel E60 come to California/USA?
09-07-2008, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by hmc' post='664374' date='Sep 8 2008, 12:54 AM
As a F10?
U have VW AUDI MB already.
BMW will be there soon.
09-07-2008, 09:12 PM
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look this article: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...PStory/Business
it says the BMW diesel will come to US/Canada in 2008 as 2009 model. it does not say which car. I believe it is most likely as 335d e92.... but e60 I dont know....
it says the BMW diesel will come to US/Canada in 2008 as 2009 model. it does not say which car. I believe it is most likely as 335d e92.... but e60 I dont know....
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='664386' date='Sep 8 2008, 01:12 AM
look this article: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...PStory/Business
it says the BMW diesel will come to US/Canada in 2008 as 2009 model.
it says the BMW diesel will come to US/Canada in 2008 as 2009 model.
please dont make us drive diesel bmw's.
09-08-2008, 12:03 AM
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Do not compare a BMW diesel to, for example, a Mercedes E Class 220CDI. They are in a different league.
AS a recent buyer of an E60 Diesel, I can tell you that there is nothing to fear...
My 525d sounds almost V8ish when pushed (obviously not quite
) as opposed to a S6 Diesel inside and the performance is truly excellent. Even outside, whilst you can tell it's a diesel, it is very muted. Compared to my previos Lexus IS220d (new shape) and Audi A4, this animal is excellent - BMW know how to make good diesels in the same way they can make good Petrol units.
The torque even from the 3.0l 190+odd BHP unit is excellent - 400NM (295l/b p/s/f) is a bit like the torque you get in a sports car - say a Porsche...
And if you like your performance, just try a 535d...you will SMILE
you squeeze the throttle in any gear at any speed, and you just watch the world go by...and all th time it only sips fuel...
AS a recent buyer of an E60 Diesel, I can tell you that there is nothing to fear...
My 525d sounds almost V8ish when pushed (obviously not quite
) as opposed to a S6 Diesel inside and the performance is truly excellent. Even outside, whilst you can tell it's a diesel, it is very muted. Compared to my previos Lexus IS220d (new shape) and Audi A4, this animal is excellent - BMW know how to make good diesels in the same way they can make good Petrol units. The torque even from the 3.0l 190+odd BHP unit is excellent - 400NM (295l/b p/s/f) is a bit like the torque you get in a sports car - say a Porsche...
And if you like your performance, just try a 535d...you will SMILE
you squeeze the throttle in any gear at any speed, and you just watch the world go by...and all th time it only sips fuel...
09-08-2008, 03:17 AM
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It might sip fuel but it is sure DAMN UGLY SOUNDING!!!
I know since i have a 520d and it's damn loud... think of changing cars....... Diesels don't sound that sexy, that's for sure.
I know since i have a 520d and it's damn loud... think of changing cars....... Diesels don't sound that sexy, that's for sure.
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='664506' date='Sep 8 2008, 07:17 AM
It might sip fuel but it is sure DAMN UGLY SOUNDING!!!
I know since i have a 520d and it's damn loud... think of changing cars....... Diesels don't sound that sexy, that's for sure.
I know since i have a 520d and it's damn loud... think of changing cars....... Diesels don't sound that sexy, that's for sure.
but when fuel costs $10 p/gallon in the states they'll all be driving one !!In the UK we pay a fortune for derv - approximately ?6 or $11 for a UK gallon (slightly bigger than the US one), and that extra 8-10 MPG does add up over the year, even if you can afford to buy Germany's best!!
Also - the 6 Cyl's don't sound too loud at all...
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True but when fuel costs $10 p/gallon in the states they'll all be driving one !!
In the UK we pay a fortune for derv - approximately ?6 or $11 for a UK gallon (slightly bigger than the US one), and that extra 8-10 MPG does add up over the year, even if you can afford to buy Germany's best!!
Also - the 6 Cyl's don't sound too loud at all...
but when fuel costs $10 p/gallon in the states they'll all be driving one !!In the UK we pay a fortune for derv - approximately ?6 or $11 for a UK gallon (slightly bigger than the US one), and that extra 8-10 MPG does add up over the year, even if you can afford to buy Germany's best!!
Also - the 6 Cyl's don't sound too loud at all...
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