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#15511 of 16251 Re: Diesels [dino001] by habitat1

Jan 13, 2013 (7:05 pm)

Replying to: dino001 (Jan 12, 2013 7:02 pm)
Again, just an opinion, but based on some general engineering priciples I use at work in another field (structures).
 
I respect your general comments, but I think you need to take blind opinion-ism and replace it with a little more objective research and analysis. For example:
 
According to NADA, the retail resale value of a 2008 Mercedes E320 CDI with 75,000 miles is $26,065. The resale value of the same E350 is $22,925. The E550, $27,750. If you increase the mileage to 120,000, the CDI begins to approach the E550 resale and is well ahead of the E350.
 
There is no doubt in my mind, based upon everything from objective resale values, to experience of friends and colleagues, to what I have heard and read from both mechanics and mechanical engineers, that the current Mercedes Bluetec and BMW diesels are MORE durable and less likely to require major repairs than their gasoline counterparts, especially in high mileage use.
 
You are entitled to form your opinions on whatever biases you may have, but I think a bit of actual research may prove them to be incorrect.

#15512 of 16251 New Ellps by sweendogy

Jan 14, 2013 (6:34 pm)

While others post albeit interesting posts on porshe and gms corvette - a few ellps have been announced today. Yep the new Infiniti, MB and Lexus. Just want to make sure we are all in the same chat here.

#15513 of 16251 Re: New Ellps [sweendogy] by nyccarguy

Jan 14, 2013 (6:42 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 14, 2013 6:34 pm)
Thanks for keeping us on track sweendogy;)
 
I saw a pic of a "320i" on BMW's Facebook page. Anybody know what the specs are on that?

#15514 of 16251 Re: New Ellps [nyccarguy] by flightnurse

Jan 14, 2013 (7:59 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 14, 2013 6:42 pm)
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1081637_2013-bmw-320i-entry-level-luxury-star- ting-at-33445
 
I'll be at the Detroit Auto show this weekend, I'm hoping they have it there along with the new 320d.

#15515 of 16251 Chipping & Tuning by nyccarguy

Jan 14, 2013 (9:47 pm)

So have the likes of Dinan & Turner Motorsports started extracting more power from BMW's 2.0 L Turbo 4? Maybe this 320i will be the decontented model enthusiasts want. If the 328i can be chipped, then I'm sure a 320i can as well.

#15516 of 16251 Re: Chipping & Tuning [nyccarguy] by flightnurse

Jan 14, 2013 (11:42 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 14, 2013 9:47 pm)
Dinan works hand in hand with BMW, I would assume as soon as the car hits the shores one will go to them.
 
So here is a link for the new Infiniti Q50 has lots of techie stuff, so far they only talk about the V6 and Hybrid...
 
http://www.infinitiusa.com/all-new-q50/?next=Home_Page.PFA.Button.Q50_Micro

#15517 of 16251 Re: Chipping & Tuning [flightnurse] by graphicguy

Jan 15, 2013 (9:09 am)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jan 14, 2013 11:42 pm)
FN...thanks for the links. Have to see the 'vette in person, but on paper, it looks really good. Plus, they've given it some nice performance updates...even the base model.
 
Diesels just don't sell in this country. Lots of reasons for that....some valid...some not. Again, with the advancements in gasoline power, and hybrid technology (as well as electric cars) I don't think diesels will be anything but a niche, at best, here.

#15518 of 16251 Re: Chipping & Tuning [flightnurse] by roho1

Jan 15, 2013 (9:33 am)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jan 14, 2013 11:42 pm)
clicked on the design video and I thought it was a Lexus coming at me. Sure looks like a clone of sorts of the Lexus spindle front end.

#15519 of 16251 Detroit Auto Show by flightnurse

Jan 15, 2013 (9:58 am)

Is in full swing and the car that are being shown, are amazing. I'm leaving for Detroit Thursday night can't wait to see some of these cars in person. SO far my schedule will allow me to be at the New York Auto show in April I just hope it is a little warmer then it is currently...

#15520 of 16251 Re: Chipping & Tuning [graphicguy] by flightnurse

Jan 15, 2013 (10:02 am)

Replying to: graphicguy (Jan 15, 2013 9:09 am)
Diesels just don't sell in this country. Lots of reasons for that....some valid...some not. Again, with the advancements in gasoline power, and hybrid technology (as well as electric cars) I don't think diesels will be anything but a niche, at best, here.
 
I think this is slowly changing, VW sells every single diesel they import, same for Audi and MB. With the new wave of diesel coming in more mainstream cars this is what it might take to change people thoughts.

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