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BMW X5 Diesel Reliability

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#35 of 111 Re: Biodiesel in the new X5 35d? [wademmiller] by gagrice

Jan 28, 2009 (6:48 am)

Replying to: wademmiller (Jan 26, 2009 11:20 am)
I think both BMW & Mercedes say B5, because it is mandated in Germany. The issue is the quality of the biodiesel. Until it becomes mainstream there could be problems. I know in Hawaii the biodiesel producer got a special waver for using their biodiesel in Mercedes E320 CDI. I think the biodiesel producers need to be the ones to plead the case to the automakers. Right now the ULSD is so clean and the price cheap. That will keep the biodiesel producers on the back burner. I know a fellow I worked with ran B20 in his 2005 F250 all the time and loved the stuff. He is in So Dakota. Some states are mandating biodiesel mix. Keep us posted if you buy the X5 diesel.

#36 of 111 X5 Diesel, no sunroof? by texases

Feb 22, 2009 (3:01 pm)

I went to the car show in Dallas yesterday, and the X5 diesel they were showing didn't have a sunroof-have any of you seen an X5 (of any type) without a sunroof? I'd be very interested - I need all the headroom I can get.

#37 of 111 sunroof and urea by soonercat

Feb 26, 2009 (11:10 am)

I thought SR standard. You all know that the BMW was forced to use urea to reduce emissions. This tank is 4 gallons and should last 11000 miles. If you use more due to agressive driving you pay for an extra tank of this out of pocket even during Maint period. Next, if you do not replace the urea when empty, your BMW has been programmed (US EPA mandate) to shut off and not start. How do you like that for government intervention? Funny how crowded little Europe manages to run their diesels without the federal govts help and they are known as healty people.

#38 of 111 Re: sunroof and urea [soonercat] by texases

Feb 26, 2009 (11:14 am)

Replying to: soonercat (Feb 26, 2009 11:10 am)
You're right, SR is standard for US versions, salesman emailed to say the one I saw was a European version. Still made in SC.

#39 of 111 Re: sunroof and urea [soonercat] by coupedncal

Feb 26, 2009 (11:40 am)

Replying to: soonercat (Feb 26, 2009 11:10 am)
Bashing the EPA (govt) is not fair in this case. Adding urea significantly reduces the emissions emitted by this auto. Which in turn helps the environment you and I share with others. Isn't this a small inconvenience for the greater good? You be the judge.

#40 of 111 Re: sunroof and urea [coupedncal] by tidester

Feb 26, 2009 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: coupedncal (Feb 26, 2009 11:40 am)
Isn't this a small inconvenience for the greater good? You be the judge.
 
I am not judging but it would seem to be more than just a small inconvenience if the point at which the shut off occurs leaves you stranded in Timbuktu. I would have opted for an obnoxious warning light when the urea runs out rather than a heavy handed shut down but that's just me.
 
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#41 of 111 Re: sunroof and urea [tidester] by coupedncal

Feb 26, 2009 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Feb 26, 2009 12:09 pm)
If it is any consolation, they prevent you from starting the car if urea runs out. Car already engaged can run on without any problem.

#42 of 111 Re: sunroof and urea [coupedncal] by tidester

Feb 26, 2009 (11:26 pm)

Replying to: coupedncal (Feb 26, 2009 4:50 pm)
If it is any consolation ...
 
Not much. I occasionally find myself stopping off in the wilderness to enjoy the scenery, take pictures, stretch my legs and so on - and I don't keep my engine running. Of course, that means having to restart it.
 
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#43 of 111 Re: sunroof and urea [tidester] by gagrice

Mar 26, 2009 (5:54 am)

Replying to: tidester (Feb 26, 2009 11:26 pm)
Hello, Triple A, I am at the top of Pike's Peak and my car won't start. Can I get a tow back to town? I have test driven and liked the X5 diesel a lot. The Urea is the deal killer for me. If I don't find some other diesel SUV, I will opt for a year old used ML320 CDI that does not use Urea. Urea injection is not a good system. There are better ways to cut NoX. It is really just CARB trying to keep diesel cars out of CA. The Non urea system was approved by the EPA.

#44 of 111 Re: sunroof and urea [gagrice] by tidester

Mar 26, 2009 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Mar 26, 2009 5:54 am)
The Non urea system was approved by the EPA.
 
I'm happy with anything that won't get me stranded.
 
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