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

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Old 03-23-2011, 10:52 AM
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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
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wait 'till they start asking for the 520D!
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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.
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Originally Posted by pukka
There is also more maintenance involved.
What are you referring to?
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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.
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