US X5 Disel, production dates?

[JGQ]

Some members mentioned that they already placed an order for the X5 diesel. But does any one know what are the production dates? Or when to expect delivery?
All I know is that it will be this coming fall. Any new info will be appreciated.

[Quicksilver]

Who placed an order???

[JGQ]

I’ve read a couple members saying that they put down payments (I don’t remember who). I guess that may not qualify as placing an order, but still they must have asked when to expect it.

[LeMansX5]

You can put down deposit but its not coming till Sept /Oct 08 as 2009 model.

[E61Silver]

With oil prices higher than gas is it worth it?

[Quicksilver]

HUH??

Did you have any information regarding US X5 Disel, production dates?

Originally Posted by x54.4blue

With oil prices higher than gas is it worth it?

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by x54.4blue

With oil prices higher than gas is it worth it?

I think you mean Diesel (diesel oil/fuel) is higher than gasoline. Even with diesel being 20-30 cents more per gallon than gasoline, a diesel engine will always provide greater MPG. Look at the Mercedes E320 Bluetec diesel...it will deliver about 700 miles per tank, where the gasoline model delivers maybe 300 miles.

With the X5 being so big and heavy, and both the 3.0si and 4.8i deliver truly dreadful/horrific/tragic MPG...I think Fall 2008 is too far away for diesel models!

[rh71]

Originally Posted by x54.4blue

With oil prices higher than gas is it worth it?

3.0sd (~23mpg) annual cost: $2,311.30
3.0si (~18mpg) annual cost: $2,353.33
4.8i (~14mpg) annual cost: $3,025.71

Numbers based on 12k miles per year and at current local prices:
$3.33 premium gasoline
$4.43 diesel (yes, you read that right)

Final answer, it's worth it (including the long wait) only if you care about the difference in torque and perhaps the better brakes. Fuel savings at current prices, not so much. Also don't forget the SD is expected to cost more at purchase too.