Is the USA getting a diesel 5-series??

ucla1995 · 05-07-2010, 05:48 PM

I hope so...

ibimmer954 · 05-07-2010, 06:41 PM

There have been rumors that it may happen. But not for least a year. And if it does happen, it'll probably be auto tranny only. Just like the 335d offered in the U.S.

mdifanis · 05-07-2010, 10:41 PM

As a 335d owner, I've got to say the auto tranny is not a bad thing. I would love to get a 5 series with a similar or even more potent diesel powerplant. I'd love to see BMW offer a diesel for the more upscale 5 that exceeds the 335d in acceleration. The 4.2L TDI version of the Audi A8 comes to mind.

SkipSauls · 05-10-2010, 11:46 AM

I'm looking to move to the new 5 series as getting my 1 year old in and out of the rear seat of the e92 isn't much fun. The new 5 looks good, moving away from the nasty styling of the e60. Living in Colorado means we get enough snow that an xDrive would be very nice to have, so I'll probably have to wait for that, and a diesel xDrive would be even nicer to have.

What worries me is that BMW is following the herd and focusing on hybrids for the US market, as apparently we Americans can't quite get over our 30 year old diesel hangover. As for the size of the diesel engine, I'm not convinced that it needs to be a 35d, or at least only the 35d. It may be that we're not quite ready for a 20d, but a 25d or 30d would seem to make sense given that the 525i/528i have been popular. These cars look like they might get in the high 20s for city MPG and low 40s on the highway, which is outstanding for a car this size. The "greenies" should love these cars, and I'd bet that most folks who drove them would enjoy the experience.

Raja Ventureshield · 05-10-2010, 05:08 PM

bring home the diesel & keep the price point.
Not everyone in 5 wants to race.

pharding · 05-10-2010, 10:24 PM

I would buy the diesel in a heartbeat.

aus · 05-11-2010, 02:25 AM

I'm waiting on the 535d... hopefully with a little more power.

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mdifanis New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 335d w/Sport Package Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0)	As a 335d owner, I've got to say the auto tranny is not a bad thing. I would love to get a 5 series with a similar or even more potent diesel powerplant. I'd love to see BMW offer a diesel for the more upscale 5 that exceeds the 335d in acceleration. The 4.2L TDI version of the Audi A8 comes to mind.
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SkipSauls First Lieutenant 40 Rep 361 Posts Drives: E70 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longmont, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i Coupe [0.00]	I'm looking to move to the new 5 series as getting my 1 year old in and out of the rear seat of the e92 isn't much fun. The new 5 looks good, moving away from the nasty styling of the e60. Living in Colorado means we get enough snow that an xDrive would be very nice to have, so I'll probably have to wait for that, and a diesel xDrive would be even nicer to have. What worries me is that BMW is following the herd and focusing on hybrids for the US market, as apparently we Americans can't quite get over our 30 year old diesel hangover. As for the size of the diesel engine, I'm not convinced that it needs to be a 35d, or at least only the 35d. It may be that we're not quite ready for a 20d, but a 25d or 30d would seem to make sense given that the 525i/528i have been popular. These cars look like they might get in the high 20s for city MPG and low 40s on the highway, which is outstanding for a car this size. The "greenies" should love these cars, and I'd bet that most folks who drove them would enjoy the experience.
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	bring home the diesel & keep the price point. Not everyone in 5 wants to race.
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pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I would buy the diesel in a heartbeat. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I'm waiting on the 535d... hopefully with a little more power. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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