535d Sedan...what's taking so long for it to get over here?

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Mar 23, 2011 | 10:52 AM

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Ricracing

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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.

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Originally Posted by Rudy

Although I've always gone with the V8 gasoline (petrol) version, I don't understand why BMW NA hasn't brought the 535d to the US market yet.
Come on BMW, give us this car in the USA!

As I see it the reason are you US citizens.

I'm happy to see that some of you are starting to think

Mar 23, 2011 | 11:15 AM

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My Ride: f10 520da - 328 wheels, ambient lighting, sport s-wheel, oyster/black, fineline anthracite, Sophisto Gray

wait 'till they start asking for the 520D!

Mar 24, 2011 | 12:58 PM

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pukka

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My Ride: 2008 535i: (8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's 1992 Camaro RS: Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list

If I remember correctly, Diesel is about as expensive per gallon(if not more)than Premium Unleaded gasoline. People in the U.S. won't see past that - so it will be harder to convince them to buy a diesel powered car regardless of who makes it. There is also more maintenance involved.

Furthermore, the Japanese and U.S. auto makers have been giving their gas/electric hybrids alot more marketing exposure.

Mar 24, 2011 | 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pukka

There is also more maintenance involved.

What are you referring to?

Mar 25, 2011 | 06:03 AM

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pukka

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Originally Posted by Scandic24

What are you referring to?

For starters, the fuel filter needs to be replaced more often. Not sure about more frequent oil changes, but the required type of oil is a more stringent specification than on unleaded gas engines.