Picked up my diesel today - Page 4

grover432 · #31 01-04-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

I had heard people were getting 21 city, 30 highway. I had no clue as to the speed they were running. Are you going to purchase a diesel? I really like mine so far and I had never test driven the diesel before buying mine. I had driven both 3.0 and 4.8 before. I had test driven the Mercedes ML diesel and it didn't have enough power to pass on the highway. The X5 diesel doesn't have that problem...

Craig

I haven't test driven the diesel yet so I can't say for sure. I have to say that if the tt gas engine became available, it would be a tough choice. I'd like more power than the 3.0si, but don't want the extra cost or poor fuel economy of the 4.8. I'd also like the improved iDrive interface and function of the 2009 3 series. I think I'm going to wait until I drive the 35d to make a decision and try and get a bit more information on a possible spring refresh.

How are you finding the torque of your 35d? Can you comment on everyday driving in it compared to the 4.8?

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jimsaq · #32 01-05-2009, 02:11 AM

yeah as much as I like my diesel I like that TT 4.4 V8 more

speaking of diesels, have a listen to this dakar one as it goes out the gate:
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=3H0IlVf4-Dw

not half bad without all the emissions junk

Craig · #33 01-05-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by grover432

I haven't test driven the diesel yet so I can't say for sure. I have to say that if the tt gas engine became available, it would be a tough choice. I'd like more power than the 3.0si, but don't want the extra cost or poor fuel economy of the 4.8. I'd also like the improved iDrive interface and function of the 2009 3 series. I think I'm going to wait until I drive the 35d to make a decision and try and get a bit more information on a possible spring refresh.

How are you finding the torque of your 35d? Can you comment on everyday driving in it compared to the 4.8?

Well, I've only test driven the 4.8 one time, but the diesel is fine for
both city and highway and I thought the 3.0 gas engine didn't have enough power. I don't have that feeling with the diesel. I don't have a whole lot of miles on mine, but so far I really like it. I didn't order the navigation, so I went with the current I drive. I've seen the new I drive and without the navigation, I don't miss any of the new functions to tell you the truth.

Let me know when you test drive the diesel...

Craig

hhhm3 · #34 01-05-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rh71

It's really hard to get to them to hook and unhook. Is that what you mean? The LATCH system on my dad's minivan is much more accessible... but then again the seats aren't leather... they're cloth and have more give for easier access.

That is one of the things I meant, the other is you can't hook the anchor facing up, there is something that blocks it when try to hook from the bottom of the anchor. The belt and hooks looks like this is meant to be hooked facing upwards.
It seems to unnatural to hook down facing (from top of anchor) and very very tight.

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Originally Posted by rh71

The points of interest system is so incredibly frustrating to use.

It has a POI in the NAV system?

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Originally Posted by rh71

In order to turn on/off directions, should just be the -->· option which is on the left side menu when the map is up.

Works perfectly!
They should make the system more intuitive...

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Originally Posted by rh71

Is this just for when you have issues with a flat tire? What if it's for a different problem? Maybe for some reason they assume you will not have flat tire issues since you should have RFTs and it's not covered with BMW Assist to begin with?. I hope this isn't the case in the US.

If it is for a different problem, it is OK, but if it is a tire issue and you don't have RFT then they will charge you $ (for Canada anyways).

Penguin · #35 01-05-2009, 01:16 PM

> If you still have the "life-time" air filter, it is probably dirty enough to be affecting your gas mileage at 60k.

That is just plain silly. I can't believe BMW would do something so petty to their customers.

rh71 · #36 01-05-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhm3

It has a POI in the NAV system?

It is the "information" tab within the nav menus.

hhhm3 · #37 01-05-2009, 02:31 PM

Thanks!

Is there a way to remove the phrase "Do not rely sole on camera" when the rear camera comes on when reversing?

Craig · #38 01-05-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rh71

what range did it show on a full tank of gas? For me it usually says 370mi or so after a fill-up. Manual says it's based on the last 20 miles driven but just curious anyway.

I just filled up and the range said 463 miles after I filled the tank. I don't think the dealer filled my tank all the way up when I picked up my car. I filled it all the way up today.

Craig

jeep · #39 01-05-2009, 07:18 PM

Craig, congratulations on the purchase. How much did it cost OOTD if you don't mind sharing. Any incentives on the diesel?
Thx

Craig · #40 01-05-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jeep

Craig, congratulations on the purchase. How much did it cost OOTD if you don't mind sharing. Any incentives on the diesel?
Thx

No incentives, I sent you a PM...

There is a $1550.00 IRS tax credit for the diesel. It's for an alternative fuel vehicle.

Craig

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