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The 3.0d LCI engine passes Euro 6 regulations. It was the driving force in my spending more and buying one. My job requires me to drive in/out of central london, so the last thing i wanted to do was have the hassle of buying another car before september 2020 when the ultra low emission zone comes into force.
Many family members thought i was crazy buying a nearly new diesel, but they ain't laughing now. The depreciation on euro 5 models will be inversely proportional to the 2020 date for those that require london centric vehicular transport.
If your looking at the tax payable on new cars in 2017, my advice would be to go for a LCI x30d. The G01 is at least a year away, and even then in true BMW traditional - only the 2.0 SE will be released. It will be closer to 2018 before you can get your hands on an M Sport derivative.
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