Thread: X3 Efficency
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      08-24-2012, 02:53 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by sfax View Post
Given this description, I conclude your 30d is more efficient that my 20d. I am already bitter about not being able to get the 30d when I ordered, and this is rubbing more salt in the wound!
Even on BMW's official figures there is only 3.3 mpg difference (combined test) between the 20d and 30d. The main saving will not come from the mpg difference, it will come from the list price. The £4000 you save (when you factor in the auto box + metalic paint on 30d) would buy you approx 25,000 miles of fuel. Come resale time in 3 years I'm guessing the 30d will be worth £2k more then a 20d- so that means 12,500 worth of fuel.... hmmm

That's why my original budget was 20d money, and I thought 'stuff it' pay the extra and get what I want i.e. 30d. The problem is if you follow that reasoning you end with the 35d

EDIT- Please note the above does not include additional insurance for 30d etc etc. Back of a *** packet reasoning
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