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Originally Posted by BMWood5
First of all, I have the 3.o deisel. Though I honestly havent been in a 4.8is, I am sure that this has to be at least the second best X5. It rocks. I have heard rumors that when the new 07 model conmes out, along with the 5.0 is, there will be a 4.0 diesel offered.
BTW, I have discovered through various pubs that the BMW 3.0 is the best on the market. Or maybe I wanted to see that since I also have a 3.0D Audi A6 that flies
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IT MUST BE SAID that the 4.8 and the 4.6 before it,are the best x5s without a doubt.People only buy the Diesel because of cost and the better fuel consumption!Then like me,with my 3.0 Diesel,you want to give it the" big brother" look by getting the 4.6/4.8 bodykit,the 20" wheels,the exhaust tips and you get a 4.6/4.8 LOOK DIESEL!!!!!!
Diesel fuel prices in Europe are almost the same as Gasoline(in the U.K. the Diesel fuel is even more expensive!).The 3.0 Diesel Auto does between 23-28 Mpg.while the the "big brothers" do below 20mpg(although on a recent thread it was said that a 4.4 Dinan modifed does over 20mpg!!!!!).Gasoline prices in the United States are far cheaper than in Europe,and going by what someone here said,the Diesel is not as refined and therefore not very suitable for high tech Diesel engines,and the difference in fuel consumption is not that much,so there arent many arguments in favour of BMW USA getting the Diesel!They already have the 3.0i,which is similar price to the 3.0D.Here in Europe the X5 3.0 engines are in direct competition because of pricing,they also have similar standing start and top speed performance.Where the Diesel excels in its V8 like torque(500Nms) and in gear acceleration,slightly better fuel consumption and engine longevity,service costs and better residual values.Personally,from a marketing point of view,it is not feasible for a 3.0 Diesel in the States(they would have to withdraw the 3.0i!).but I am sure you all have different ideas and it would be nice to exchange opinions....