"d" rear badge added to '11 X5 35d

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by Fraser

Don't you have side badges that designate it as a diesel?

Yes, of course. But read Nello3's post (a few posts up from yours, same page). Just wanted something to distinguish the 35i and 35d from the rear! Just personal taste!

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

Yes, of course. But read Nello3's post (a few posts up from yours, same page). Just wanted something to distinguish the 35i and 35d from the rear! Just personal taste!

Well I guess that diesel is unusual over there. Here it's the norm with the X5.

[NiceRide]

Chuckled at the "X5 d" pic, but I really like it. "Dat's right biatch, it's a diesel!"

[ard]

Like the d.

I actually think they should have proudly worn the D on the back, but I'd never do it myself. Not vain enough to debadge, nor 'up badge'...



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[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by NiceRide

Chuckled at the "X5 d" pic, but I really like it. "Dat's right biatch, it's a diesel!"

Thanks!!

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by ard

Like the d.

I actually think they should have proudly worn the D on the back, but I'd never do it myself. Not vain enough to debadge, nor 'up badge'...



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Thanks ard! In all my BMWs and Mercedes over the years, I have never de-badged, and for sure never, ever have I "up-badged".

I too think the X5 diesel should have a "d" rear marking, like the 335d. I feel proud to have this amazing Diesel, and I just helped the Bavarians with this gross oversight in their badging judgement!!

Also, if more American realized that the X5 35d was a diesel...and they see NO black smoke...they might be more open to diesel cars and suvs. Great performance and much better mpg! Although I read, that 1/3 new X5s in the last year sold were diesel in the USA. That's a big step forward for Americans!!

[JasonG]

Originally Posted by Fraser

Don't you have side badges that designate it as a diesel?

Yes, but the one on the rear end adds "10ft-lbs" of torque....

[alexmish]

I LOVE IT... I wanted to do it for the same reason, as there is no distinct identity to the diesel engine from the rear... I'll search eBay too...

[Jen]

I think I am going to get a personalized plate, so we can have 7 letters: 'Diesel', 'X5DSL',
etc....I find myself looking at other X5's and besides the exhaust tailpipe shapes, I can not tell. Great idea duetsch!!!!

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by alexmish

I LOVE IT... I wanted to do it for the same reason, as there is no distinct identity to the diesel engine from the rear... I'll search eBay too...

Thanks Alex. I searched & searched US eBay, but finally had to go to eBay UK.

I bought from seller Opelise on eBay UK. His name is Steve & is the best to work with. Excellent communication, honest and just a really great bloke!