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My first diesel car
I am an active member in the F80 forum and also have an X4 to drive on a daily basis.
This past week, I test drove a 540d and of course play with the cool new gadgets in the 5 series. Immediately, I fell in love with the 540d torque and technologies. Yesterday, I made a deal on the 540d and traded in the X4. I am from Canada (Toronto) and got an amazing deal combined with the BMW Canada promotion going on for Xdrive. Not bad at all and below is the spec. Premium Package Enhanced Drivers Assistance Package Smartphone Connectivity Package 20 " BMW Individual Lt/Aly Wheels V-Spoke 759iPerf RFT Black Sapphire Metallic Black Dakota Leather with Blue Contrast Stitching Aluminum Rhombic Trim w/ Satin Chrome Highlight I am so excited and should take delivery this Saturday. Anyone from this forum who can share their experience on the diesel engine. Last edited by BBDC5; 06-02-2018 at 09:45 PM.. |
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What engine is in 540d in Canada?
I've driven diesels for the past 4 years given the mileage I do. Got to say I love torque you get from a good Diesel engine. In my opinion, they make perfect sense as you rarely get to experience the high end of an equivalent petrol engine given speed limits and where I drive. |
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05-31-2018, 03:22 AM | #4 |
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This will be the European "530d".
IMO, the 'sweet spot' diesel in BMW models, and works well in the G30. More refined than previous installations. Excellent balance of performance and economy. |
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It's beautiful man. 530d rocks.
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I switched to diesel 4 years ago and love it. I think that's when people started moving away from Diesels As you say 530d is the sweet spot. Makes perfect sense for our speed limits, road conditions and economy. |
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05-31-2018, 11:14 AM | #7 |
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Diesel has a bad reputation in the US and the recent VAG cheating emissions scandal didn't help with its already tarnished reputation.
For us Americans, diesel is something reserved for trucks and buses, not passenger vehicles. With that said, BMW produces impressive Diesel engines and we get a limited range of diesel models here.. But they find little buyers. Petrol is much cheaper here than in Europe and we don't get taxed based on engine displacement either.
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Driving in T.O, you're going to have to learn to drive like a formula 1 driver, swerving to avoid all the potholes! With the low profile 20's, I panic everytime I hit a hole on the Gardiner Expwy, or our other well potmarked roads, for fear of bubbling or breaking the tires (Pzero PZ4 on my mine.) Still, the car, and especially this engine, continues to exceed all my expectations. Enjoy the ride! Last edited by TheBusDriver; 05-31-2018 at 12:15 PM.. Reason: speling |
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I totally agree with you on the scandal that it really disrupted the diesel market. I believe in BMW that they would not follow the business tactic as like VW to cheat the consumers. |
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Enjoying my 328d since Aug 2013. I was told by my dealer that I am the first buyer from their showroom.
I have been getting around 38-39 MPG consistently with mix of city-freeway driving. However with the news about all the European cars are or were involved in Diesel Gate scandal, I am bit worried about using it. Has anyone got any details? I have heard that there are people suing BMW North America for selling the cars which were not supposed to be sold with the defeat software. |
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