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Originally Posted by jcl
Now, how many posts until you get a suggestion to buy the diesel?
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Just one! I ordered mine yesterday! I wanted the X6, then after considering my dogs, wanted the 50i, but driving the 35d and the with eco/holiday credits, sealed the deal for me! But, any of them will be just fine! just pick which one you like best! |
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Originally Posted by XXX555
Well said. I think this can be a healthy discussion. Back when I was SUV shopping I would have bought the current 35i if it were available....
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I agree it can be a healthy discussion. The 35d is only a $3000 premium, no incentives/grants or tax credits here, and with the improved fuel consumption over the 35i the payback is just over 100,000 km or 60,000 miles, using BMW figures and the same fuel price.
I hadn't mentioned the tuning capability of the 35i and 50i because they are all turbocharged, and so are all tunable, it isn't a differentiator IMO.
A comment to the length of time the OP plans to keep the vehicle: While that is admirable, with the much increased complexity of these vehicles and the lack of any extended warranties for the original purchaser from BMW in Canada, I think a lot fewer people are going to be keeping their vehicles as long. My 535 is a great car, but it is in the last year of the original factory warranty, and that means it is almost time for it to go.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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