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#21 of 64 Re: Biodiesel in the new X5 35d? [wademmiller] by pkh540 Dec 09, 2008 (9:36 pm)
Replying to: wademmiller (Dec 09, 2008 11:05 am) You should call your local dealer and ask. But even then I would be super cautious - if the vehicle were ever to have a mechanical problem they could always blame the biodiesel and void your warranty. Make sure you read the fine print! Replies to this message: wademmiller (Dec 18, 2008 10:13 am) wademmiller (Jan 26, 2009 10:20 am) gagrice (Jan 28, 2009 5:48 am)
#22 of 64 X5 diesel at the dealership NOW by gagrice Dec 18, 2008 (6:51 am)
Has anyone gotten to test drive the diesel X5? I got an email saying they are at the dealership. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 18, 2008 10:30 am) gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 4:12 pm) gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 4:20 pm) tidester (Dec 18, 2008 4:49 pm) martfurt (Dec 24, 2008 7:30 am) gagrice (Dec 24, 2008 8:33 am) cjh29 (Dec 30, 2008 10:31 am)
#23 of 64 Re: Biodiesel in the new X5 35d? [pkh540] by wademmiller Dec 18, 2008 (10:13 am)
Replying to: pkh540 (Dec 09, 2008 9:36 pm) Good idea. I am thinking that I would hedge my bets...both that I would like to run biodiesel and this is a new engine in the US so will lease it rather than buy it just in case there are issues. The only other route I would think about is waiting even longer for the X5 hybrid and lease that too since it is so new for BMW.   I am getting excited to pull the trigger but just need to weigh the options and see if the prices will soften per the comments above in this thread.   Thanks for your thoughts. Replies to this message: wademmiller (Jan 26, 2009 10:20 am) gagrice (Jan 28, 2009 5:48 am)
#24 of 64 Re: X5 diesel at the dealership NOW [gagrice] by steve_ HOST Dec 18, 2008 (10:30 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 6:51 am) Edmunds now has an inventory gizmo so you can search local dealer inventory.   To get there, drill down to the 2009 X5 and click on View Inventory.   I see some on the lots in LA but none around SD yet. Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 4:12 pm) gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 4:20 pm) tidester (Dec 18, 2008 4:49 pm)
#25 of 64 Re: X5 diesel at the dealership NOW [steve_] by gagrice Dec 18, 2008 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 18, 2008 10:30 am) I got the email from BMW of Encinitas. I do not see any on their new inventory list. I will call them and make sure they have one before I drive all the way up there. They sent me a lot of emails to come up and fill out an order form. I told them I would not be interested before test driving the vehicle. I am also somewhat picky about colors white or very light color and tan leather. $60k+ you should get what you want.
#26 of 64 Re: X5 diesel at the dealership NOW [steve_] by gagrice Dec 18, 2008 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 18, 2008 10:30 am) I found it listed at $61,920. In ALpine White with beige interior. I better get up there and check it out.   PS Brecht BMW of Escondido also has a white one at $52,525. Wonder what you get for $9000 more at BMW of Encinitas? Replies to this message: tidester (Dec 18, 2008 4:49 pm)
#27 of 64 Re: X5 diesel at the dealership NOW [gagrice] by tidester HOST Dec 18, 2008 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 4:20 pm) Wonder what you get for $9000 more at BMW of Encinitas?   Bigger smiles on the faces of the sales staff and management?   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#28 of 64 I'm doing the same CDI vs ? Options BMW not an option by watkinst Dec 19, 2008 (2:28 pm)
The BMW cost for the diesel makes it a choice of just wanting a cool and different car. If your thinking cost savings like I am - BMW doesn't even make the list.   I have a 94 landcruiser that does our long haul boat towing etc adventures- 14mpg sucks but we paid almost nothing for it 5 yrs ago. So it was a cheap hauler compared to the options being discussed.   I'm now researching the MB Rclass given it has all the same under pinnings as the GL CDI only the R's are selling for half the price. The R is funky and not a SUV but assuming MB has corrected all the issues with their 7spd in the past say 4yrs the R could offer a very good value. Not sure what sort of weight or profile trailer your hauling but anything under 3500lbs and the R might be worth looking at. You get the same AWD - 7spd and engine as the ML only in a sleeker package that gets slightly better milege.   My concerns are the same as everyone elses MB piss poor reliability record in what is mainly all the extra crap electrical stuff on their cars. The new 3L v6 diesels seem to have a good history though the 7spd automatic has a troubled history so far even though MB is putting it in virtually all their cars.   My take on things is that there will be no American or Japanese light diesels arriving to our seriously hurting Auto market any time soon. Which MB is counting on and hedging their bets to be one of the top light diesel vehicle sources in the US. BMW makes a great diesel engine many say the best diesel engine but BMW's approach to the US market being a top end high priced car makes their diesels more of a novelty vs practical alternative. Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 19, 2008 7:43 pm)
#29 of 64 Re: I'm doing the same CDI vs ? Options BMW not an option [watkinst] by gagrice Dec 19, 2008 (7:43 pm)
Replying to: watkinst (Dec 19, 2008 2:28 pm) My only test drive was in a 2007 GL320 CDI. I was not thrilled with the 7 speed transmission. I don't know if it just takes getting used to or not. When I was exiting the Freeway it would not just coast to a stop. It would down shift and slow you down faster than I was used to. It had more than adequate acceleration. My wife did not like the looks of the R320 CDI or I would consider it in my quest for the perfect diesel SUV. I do want to test drive the X5 diesel. I prefer the inline 6 to the V6 MB design. I think there will be lots of room to negotiate as long as diesel stays much higher than gas. Friends that own the X5 say it is the best handling SUV on the planet. Even better than the Porsche. If the Cayenne was offered in a 6 cylinder diesel I would put it on the list also. The Audi is just too ugly for me to consider even with a diesel. Unless they completely change the body design.
#30 of 64 Re: X5 diesel at the dealership NOW [gagrice] by martfurt Dec 24, 2008 (7:30 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 6:51 am) I actually have the 2009 x5 35d. Just picked it up on Dec 08, 2008. First in the city to have the x5 diesel. I absolutely love driving this car. The power is unbelivable. Torgue is great at any speeds. Absolutely no delay with this turbo diesel. Love it. Had to fill it up already and the mileage is pretty good. On a 85 litre tank I got 600 km in the city. Apparently it is supposed to get even better as the car gets broken in. I ordered the x5 xdrive35d back in august 2008 and let me tell you it was worth the wait. I was a little scared to buy it without driving it first or hearing what the diesel sounds like. People dont even know it is a diesel until i tell them. Very quiet and very very powerful. Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 24, 2008 8:33 am) cjh29 (Dec 30, 2008 10:31 am)

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