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Apologies if this is a repost but I hadn't seen a thread about it. From a BMW NA meeting recently:

I'm guessing four cylinder in the 3-series and X3, six cylinder the in X5, 5-series, and 7-series.

The news of a diesel wagon is especially interesting and should get some TCLers pretty excited.

 

[cryption]

The diesel wagon indeed has me excited

 

[spockcat]

2.0 or 3.0 in the 3 series? I'm betting 2.0. :thumbdown:

 

[CostcoPizza]

2.0 or 3.0 in the 3 series? I'm betting 2.0. :thumbdown:

Good, the 2.0 is the right choice. The 328i already gets 34MPG highway, a 3.0D wouldn't do that much better.

 

[TangoRed]

2.0 or 3.0 in the 3 series? I'm betting 2.0. :thumbdown:

I hope it's the 2.0. The performance diesel thing didn't translate into a runaway sales success in E90 form...would be nice if the diesel was focused on being the fuel economy leader.

 

[Mike!]

Diesel 3-series wagon. TCL just had a collective 'gasm.

Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

 

[Mazda 3s]

Diesel 3-series wagon. TCL just had a collective 'gasm.

Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

Pretty much this! :laugh:

 

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Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

I think auto-only is a given.

 

[2.0T_Convert]

Diesel 3-series wagon. TCL just had a collective 'gasm.

Until it's auto or AWD only, and then they won't buy it.

RWD and auto only. Except for Canada where it will offer AWD and a stick.

 

[50fridge]

The diesel wagon indeed has me excited

That seems like a good idea for BMW to offer. Its only competition is the cheaper non luxury Jetta Sportswagon TDI. Even though wagons are niche in the US there is still a market for luxury wagons. I saw alot of Mercedes wagons when I was up in Connecticut.

 

[Mike!]

RWD and auto only. Except for Canada where it will offer AWD and a stick.

If that's true I'd consider buying one just to torment the rest of TCL.

 

[clutchrider]

That seems like a good idea for BMW to offer. Its only competition is the cheaper non luxury Jetta Sportswagon TDI. Even though wagons are niche in the US there is still a market for luxury wagons. I saw alot of Mercedes wagons when I was up in Connecticut.

Luxury wagons still have a place, especially in New England. I'd be on board to look into a diesel wagon in a few years. A wagon is definitely in the plans, it's just a matter of them being available or even sold in Merica.

I'd throw them all out the door for the opportunity to lease this. Wouldn't care if it was auto only either, I love the new 5 series.

 

[Turbio!]

FV-QR

And I'm gonna watch all you bitches not buy one, after volubly pining for diesel sport wagons for years.

 

[Booster]

And I'm gonna watch all you bitches not buy one, after volubly pining for diesel sport wagons for years.

I WILL get a new 3'er diesel wagon when it's released...

Now, who wants my LGT wagon?

 

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And I'm gonna watch all you bitches not buy one, after volubly pining for diesel sport wagons for years.

I'd buy if my salary doubled. :thumbup:

 

[rich!]

I'd throw them all out the door for the opportunity to lease this. Wouldn't care if it was auto only either, I love the new 5 series.

i'd rock that in a heartbeat (especially if dirty fuel was in the mix)

 

[Turbio!]

i'd rock that in a heartbeat (especially if dirty fuel was in the mix)

Dunno. The new 5-series is pretty Lexus-y, and it feels very much like the SWB 7-series that it is. Which is fine, but disappointing given that the 5-series has historically not been a numb, cushy cruiser.

 

[slide13]

Glad BMW is listening to the needs of TCL.
i'd buy one if i didn't spend my money on food last week.

 

[rich!]

Dunno. The new 5-series is pretty Lexus-y, and it feels very much like the SWB 7-series that it is. Which is fine, but disappointing given that the 5-series has historically not been a numb, cushy cruiser.

heh, i was just talking about that with my folks (and how they miss their old E39 540i) but i have grey hair now and 2 kids so cushy is fine

 

[BeBop!]

Glad BMW is listening to the needs of TCL.
i'd buy one if i didn't spend my money on food last week.

You know how much money you'd save if you just stopped eating?