Comments on: BMW to bring diesels to U.S. http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:08:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332759 Get Real Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:31:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332759 California needs to have an earthquake and fall off into the ocean and save the mother earth. California needs to have an earthquake and fall off into the ocean and save the mother earth.

]]> By: spud http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332654 spud Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:50:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332654 If there is one oil burner engine to bring over to you and show you what a real diesel can do it might as well be this one! There is also a reason why this is an auto - it has lots of torque! I've not driven this engine in the 3 series, but have driven the 5 series touring with it, which was absolutely awesome. Gobsmackingly good - and this from someone who doesn't usually go for BMW's. If there is one oil burner engine to bring over to you and show you what a real diesel can do it might as well be this one!
There is also a reason why this is an auto – it has lots of torque! I’ve not driven this engine in the 3 series, but have driven the 5 series touring with it, which was absolutely awesome.
Gobsmackingly good – and this from someone who doesn’t usually go for BMW’s.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332559 Veda Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:15:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332559 BMW always had the better handling and engine output, with more mpg it'd be the ultimate driving machine indeed. Now, if they can only use more sumptuous interior materials... BMW always had the better handling and engine output, with more mpg it’d be the ultimate driving machine indeed. Now, if they can only use more sumptuous interior materials…

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332523 The Stig Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:54:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332523 California will come up with some excuse not to let diesel into the state. California will come up with some excuse not to let diesel into the state.

]]> By: kool_aje http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332483 kool_aje Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:20:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332483 Diesel is good for the time being. Hybrid will need to wait for another 10 years for its actual use. Diesel is good for the time being. Hybrid will need to wait for another 10 years for its actual use.

]]> By: Bimmer http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332479 Bimmer Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:19:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332479 Same engine is available in X3 in Europe and soon will be available in their X5. UK figures are: (source: BMW Car Magazine) 335d Sedan: 37.7mpg, 0-62mph - 6.2 sec, top speed (limited!) 155mph 535d Sedan: 41.5mpg (don't ask me how heavier 5-er can post better figures), 0-62 - 6.4 sec, top speed 155mph, again limited. After re-chip by DMS Automotive in 535d 0-60mph - 5.5sec, "Some clever remapping by DMS liberates 344bhp at 4200rpm and a faintly ludicrous 506lb ft at 2570rpm, all for just £999" (Source: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/56346/bmw_5series.html) Thats same time as 335i Coupe and 0.1 sec faster then 335i Sedan! Same engine is available in X3 in Europe and soon will be available in their X5.
UK figures are: (source: BMW Car Magazine)
335d Sedan: 37.7mpg, 0-62mph – 6.2 sec, top speed (limited!) 155mph
535d Sedan: 41.5mpg (don’t ask me how heavier 5-er can post better figures), 0-62 – 6.4 sec, top speed 155mph, again limited.
After re-chip by DMS Automotive in 535d 0-60mph – 5.5sec, “Some clever remapping by DMS liberates 344bhp at 4200rpm and a faintly ludicrous 506lb ft at 2570rpm, all for just £999″ (Source: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/56346/bmw_5series.html) Thats same time as 335i Coupe and 0.1 sec faster then 335i Sedan!

]]> By: Bimmer http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332477 Bimmer Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:00:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332477 ///m, good luck with you conversion. First of all it wont work (too uch electronics on modern engine, second of all even if it would work it'll cost you a pretty penny, so it wont be financialy viable. ///m,
good luck with you conversion. First of all it wont work (too uch electronics on modern engine, second of all even if it would work it’ll cost you a pretty penny, so it wont be financialy viable.

]]> By: Bimmer http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332476 Bimmer Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:58:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332476 Tosta Mista, BMW never ever had a V6 engine!!! Where did you see V6 in a BMW, be it petrol or diesel!? Tosta Mista,
BMW never ever had a V6 engine!!! Where did you see V6 in a BMW, be it petrol or diesel!?

]]> By: Hari http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332474 Hari Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:28:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332474 Unfortunately it looks like the 335d is only available with an AUTOMATIC tranny in Europe. I hope that changes for the US release. Unfortunately it looks like the 335d is only available with an AUTOMATIC tranny in Europe. I hope that changes for the US release.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332467 1c3d0g Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:25:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332467 EGGcellent. :cool: Show me an engine that can produce the same or better amount of HP & Torque YET can achieve 35 MPG...that's BMW for you! EGGcellent. :cool: Show me an engine that can produce the same or better amount of HP & Torque YET can achieve 35 MPG…that’s BMW for you!

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332413 Madcapp Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:34:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332413 I'm gonna buy one of those just so I can pull stumps out of the ground. I’m gonna buy one of those just so I can pull stumps out of the ground.

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332412 deutschetouring1337 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:34:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332412 blah 20% blah 20%

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332410 deutschetouring1337 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:33:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332410 67% of Europes sales but german carmakers only account for what $20 of all US sales?? 67% of Europes sales but german carmakers only account for what $20 of all US sales??

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332407 deutschetouring1337 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:32:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332407 Did everyone miss that BMW is going to have Hybrids soon also? Did everyone miss that BMW is going to have Hybrids soon also?

]]> By: Jazz http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332390 Jazz Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:32:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332390 Heresy Z06ified - I thought you were a GM guy. The 335d is compelling though. MB, Audi abd Infiniti better get their competitors ready. Lexus probably won't bring a diesel. They'll cram a hybrid IS-f down our throats first. Heresy Z06ified – I thought you were a GM guy.
The 335d is compelling though. MB, Audi abd Infiniti better get their competitors ready. Lexus probably won’t bring a diesel. They’ll cram a hybrid IS-f down our throats first.

]]> By: Z06ified http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332378 Z06ified Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:04:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332378 Sweet! I may have to buy one of these. A 335d would be a nice fun commuter car. Now I'll have to decide between a 2009 CTS-V or a 2009 335d (different animals, I know, but I like both for different reasons). Sweet! I may have to buy one of these. A 335d would be a nice fun commuter car. Now I’ll have to decide between a 2009 CTS-V or a 2009 335d (different animals, I know, but I like both for different reasons).

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332366 jackjimturkey Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:43:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332366 Rotman: True More diesels are needed. especially if we can make it from renewable sources. Switchgrass and such. Rotman:
True

More diesels are needed. especially if we can make it from renewable sources. Switchgrass and such.

]]> By: Impulsive http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332359 Impulsive Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:29:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332359 Too bad the car looks like CRAP. Too bad the car looks like CRAP.

]]> By: seanm415 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332357 seanm415 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:27:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332357 hell yeah! hell yeah!

]]> By: ///m http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332355 ///m Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:25:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332355 inline 6 twin turbo diesel, hmm, i might do an engine swap for my e30 :) inline 6 twin turbo diesel, hmm, i might do an engine swap for my e30 :)

]]> By: jamaicandude http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332354 jamaicandude Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:24:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332354 About time. Modern diesels are great. About time. Modern diesels are great.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332348 A4 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:49:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332348 YES! I WANT ONE! YES! I WANT ONE!

]]> By: Tosta Mista http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332332 Tosta Mista Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:58:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332332 If I were to buy a new SUV, and if I had the money, I would get the X5 3.0sd, which features the 286hp V6 diesel engine. Far better than Audi's 233hp diesel in the Q7 and Merc's ML 320CDI with 224hp. If I were to buy a new SUV, and if I had the money, I would get the X5 3.0sd, which features the 286hp V6 diesel engine. Far better than Audi’s 233hp diesel in the Q7 and Merc’s ML 320CDI with 224hp.

]]> By: HoosierHero http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332310 HoosierHero Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:18:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332310 Diesels and Ethanlol won't solve any of the resource problems here. We need a better alternative. But I guess we'll have to go through 10 years of people buying this crap and the government giving millions away in incentives and subsidies to realize it was a mistake. Diesels and Ethanlol won’t solve any of the resource problems here. We need a better alternative. But I guess we’ll have to go through 10 years of people buying this crap and the government giving millions away in incentives and subsidies to realize it was a mistake.

]]> By: maximus http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332306 maximus Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:09:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332306 it's all about the dollar signs... it’s all about the dollar signs…

]]> By: CHEERSNGEARS http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332303 CHEERSNGEARS Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:28:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332303 BMW needs to stop building ugly cars that look like they came out of a Fischer Price warehouse. BMW needs to stop building ugly cars that look like they came out of a Fischer Price warehouse.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332300 global_lightning Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:13:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332300 TORQUE!!! This thing's gonna eat tires like donuts at an obesity convention. TORQUE!!! This thing’s gonna eat tires like donuts at an obesity convention.

]]> By: Eurolion http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332299 Eurolion Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:12:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332299 SUV's should by their nauture, diesel powered cars, only that you never cared much about fuel consumption, because fuel is much cheaper on your side of the pond. In most euro countries, for example, you only get diesel Land Rovers, gas variants are usally in order only. SUV’s should by their nauture, diesel powered cars, only that you never cared much about fuel consumption, because fuel is much cheaper on your side of the pond. In most euro countries, for example, you only get diesel Land Rovers, gas variants are usally in order only.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332297 Renton Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:07:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332297 X3 would be the best application for this motor. X3 would be the best application for this motor.

]]> By: SWM335 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332295 SWM335 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:05:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332295 I just wish they had a manual transmission for their diesels. That would be an amazing car to own. I just wish they had a manual transmission for their diesels. That would be an amazing car to own.

]]> By: rodeo40 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332292 rodeo40 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:45:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332292 It's about time...why are the big three lagging behind on this? It’s about time…why are the big three lagging behind on this?

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332290 meanpants555 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:36:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332290 1-series diesel would be the ulitmate car; all that torque under my right foot. Oh man this is so cool. forget hybrids. 1-series diesel would be the ulitmate car; all that torque under my right foot. Oh man this is so cool. forget hybrids.

]]> By: Rotman http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332289 Rotman Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:29:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332289 That 335d is one great piece of machinery. That 335d is one great piece of machinery.

]]> By: Brendino http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-332287 Brendino Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:24:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-to-bring-diesels-to-us.html#comment-332287 2/3? wow. and that MPG...dang. How much extra do you have to pay to get it though? 2/3? wow.

and that MPG…dang. How much extra do you have to pay to get it though?

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