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Originally Posted by mtech8
I think $2000+ is very possible. Main reason being the additional cost of the turbo, plus the fact that it does get better MPG.
.....People are always saying that the additional cost is not worth it (takes too long to recoup), but as gas prices continue to rise, the savings accumulate much faster.
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I vote $1500 premium for the diesel over the 3.0, likely the same price premium as the twin turbo 3.0 petrol when it comes out. Options that are included or not included in each base model may shift the actual premium.
As fuel prices continue to rise, the payback lines diverge, ie there is the potential of no payback. Ever. That is because diesel is going to continue to cost more than gasoline, until the US gets new refineries that produce a higher percentage of diesel for every barrel of oil than the current refineries do. Increased demand for diesels with new models like the X5 will only make it worse.
Nice torque though.
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