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05-29-2018, 05:36 PM | #2 |
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I wonder why they didn't go for the M50D version like the X5 has with 380bhp?, the F25 X3 35D was 313hp, doesn't seem much of an M upgrade to get it to 326hp six years later
Currently like for like spec the UK 30D M Sport and M40i are very similarly priced, I wonder if one of them will eventually be replaced or prices adjusted For me personally my miles are quite low so even if petrol costs are 50% more it's only going to be around £600 a year which in the scheme of things I thought is not worth worrying about and favoured the M40i over the 30D |
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05-29-2018, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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Having run an SQ5 biTdi for 3 years.. I was pleased to have left the diesel dinosaur behind... outstanding performance on these cars, I’m very aware, but they just don’t compare to a petrol... for that genuine sporty feel. I’ve had a long list of diesel performance cars across the German premium brands.. so I have some solid experience and completely understand the benefit of running/fuel costs etc.
I loved my SQ5, favourite car to date... but the M40i is already taking that spot... it’s going to cost more but it’s alredy more fun and petrol will still be an acceptable fuel in a few years time.. Just my two pence worth. |
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I know it's a pipe dream, but BMW NA, PLEASE!!!!
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05-30-2018, 05:49 PM | #5 |
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I am very cautious of multistage turbo charging vs parallel. To many points of failure with designs of this nature. The B58 powered m40i is plenty quick for its displacement and is much simpler. The only reason outside of fuel costs for a diesel in this vehicle would be for towing large campers or other X3s :-)
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I'm literally 50/50 on this one, on one side you have a nicer sound and better performance with m40i, but m40d will do probably half of the consumption in real world. I'm guessing they will be similarly priced?
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Ok - my .02....
This car still falls short of the M57 and the upside for performance. |
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I couldn't discern if this will be available in the US...
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I knew it was coming but went for the 30d. The 40d would have cost me way more given all the taxes the government put on us here in france
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It'll be the same as the M40i, it's a chassis limitation, not an engine one at this point.
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