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Originally Posted by BMWREXPENSIVE
Been reading on another forum and of course there is a heated debate of the 35i vs. the diesel and that the 8 speed tranny is actually a negative for the 35i...is this true? I have never owned a diesel, nobody in my family has ever owned a diesel, and the X5 will never be used to tow anything except having a bike rack attached to the back. Is the 35i a bad choice? I just saw driving today that diesel costs more per gallon than premium here in Houston.
I would think the 8 speed tranny would be great for a 300hp/300ft.lb torque vehicle of this size. 
ps..seeing now that the Sport Activity trim has flared wheel flares where the Premium only has flat flares, I may have to deal with teh rougher ride of the 20's, but will make sure I don't get Bridgestone tires. |
I love my 35i with the 8 speed. Superb drive and very quick.
Drive both of them and make your own call. You'll find diesel lovers here and folks like me that prefer the new gas turbo engines.
The nice thing is we have a choice.