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07-20-2013, 08:18 AM | #23 | |
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I would say that over the last five years, the number of stations in Florida (cant really speak to other states) has increased significantly. I can count on one hand the number of times I've pulled into a station to fill up my D and had to find another one that had Diesel. My problem is usually finding the pump with the small (car/light truck) nozzle instead of the wide mouth for the semi's. Agree.... does seem to linger around a lot longer and wind up on the nozzle handle.... I keep a box of gloves in the trunk for that purpose
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07-21-2013, 01:25 PM | #25 |
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can anyone point me to the document that proves that the US 535d is a EU 530d? Why would BMW USA import the singe turbo diesel if they have been bringing the bi-turbo diesel for the other cars such as x5 and 335d... if the only proof is the power of the engine, then I am sorry: not enough to convince me..
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Probably not but with such a logic, you can close down 90% of all threads where people ask for help..
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11-24-2013, 03:02 PM | #30 |
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For purposes of the OP's calculations it may well matter what kind of driving he plans to do. The diesel is in its element on long drives -- excellent highway fuel consumption and range on a tank that will challenge anyone's bladder. I started down the same road and chose the 528i over the 535d (RWD versions) because I thought the performance and fuel economy and price tradeoffs favored the 4-cyl. car. It turns out that in the kind of city driving I do, the 4-cyl is not spectacularly economical. On the other hand, I can easily get 36 mpg on the highway.
For a good look at possible resale value, check out what BMW is offering as a percentage residual value on a 36-month lease, comparing the two cars. That should be revealing (I don't know what it is). |
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11-24-2013, 03:18 PM | #31 |
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Get the 535d!
Wait for the eco-credit. The 535d will have better performance and better mpg than the 528i. Also, you will have better resale with the 535dx, especially with the eco-credit. There will be tones of 528i's for sale, and just a few 535dx out there at resale time. In the U.S. diesels make up about 10% of all car sales. |
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11-24-2013, 06:13 PM | #33 |
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The torque generated by the diesel engine can be intoxicating (in a good sense).
I would recommend a look at the 335d section of the forum to see what kind of problems that engine has. |
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11-24-2013, 08:06 PM | #34 |
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That will be entertaining, but not especially relevant since the engines are different.
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11-24-2013, 09:58 PM | #36 |
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I guess you're right, according to Wikipedia, in the sense that N57 describes the family of six-cylinder, 3-liter diesel engines used in recent years by BMW, with different induction systems (including one or two turbochargers).
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11-25-2013, 08:27 AM | #38 |
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You are right, the US 535D looks exactly like the European 530D. I had actually posted about this in a few other posts as well.... but never got around to correcting my post here.
If you love the 530D (the US 535D) wait till you get a chance to drive the real 535D. It is quite a car. Anyway, glad you are enjoying your new buy....
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Back to the OP's original question, I think that driving habits make a huge difference. For a car that is to be driven 80% + in town, on short runs, I would vote for the 528. It will actually have better economy, be lighter and feel a tad more nimble.
If you are considering a good percentage of highway driving, and you generally drive for 20 minute runs or more, the diesel is the better choice. You'll enjoy it's pulling power more, and you'll let it warm up so that you get the promised mpg. My 2 cents.
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I have the 528 xdrive. I agree with above poster about the 528 around town. Also the engine being lighter gives the car some zip especially with a few mods. The only thing I don't like is the side to side vibration with the auto start stop, which is why I had it coded.
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535D.IMO 4cyl engine doesn't belong in BMW 5 series.
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Diesel for sure. Torque, Torque, and more Torque....
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