Diesel popularity in the U.K.

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by Penguin

True... but for some of us, it is routine. As mentioned earlier, I still have my 1992 Ford Explorer with a bit less than 200,000 miles. I plan to keep the X5 at least ten years; however, I'm thinking its reliability and maintenance cost may stop me from doing this, particularly the Auto Transmission, which has a reputation for not uncommon failure at less than 100,000 miles.

I have my fingers crossed, but I doubt my new X5 will be anywhere near the reliability of a Ford.

Anyone know how to post a Poll Question?

How many years old is your current primary automobile?

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by XXX555

Anyone know how to post a Poll Question?

How many years old is your current primary automobile?

Four years old -- a 2005 Ford Focus with 57,000 miles on it. (and only one problem, a sticky throttle body off idle fixed under warranty, in those 57,000 miles).

P.S. If you want to get a surprise, test drive a Ford Focus with an automatic transmission -- the auto transmission shifts much, much better than any BMW automatic I've driven. Of course, the Focus transmission has a lot less HP to handle, which might make it easier to make a transmission that shifts well.

[FunfDreisig]

Originally Posted by XXX555

Anyone know how to post a Poll Question?...

When you begin a new thread you have the option to make it a poll. Scroll down to the last option.

Funf Dreisig

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

In Europe, you'd have to be an idiot to buy the 4.8i when there's the 3.0sd available. The 3.0d is a better alternative to the 3.0si. So why buy a petrol?

I'd even buy the 30d before the 48i, let alone the 35d. In this company the 30i doesn't even rate.

Pity you can't get an X5 with the 35i.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by XXX555

That $4500 ecoCredit plus the $1800 Fed. Tax credit does not hurt the trend. Once removed, if it does not continue get ready to bend over when you try to sell your x5d in a few years, sadly.

Well, so far it seems the re-sale value news is good on the X5 Diesel, let's all hope it continues.