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      02-05-2014, 05:38 PM   #4
radelow
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Drives: X5
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Diego

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For me the diesel is just a better all around driving experience. I have a 2011 35d and just ordered a new 35d. The low end torque of the diesel just makes the driving experience so calm and relaxed. You don't need to rev the motor out to pass cars etc. Go drive a current X35 d and i and see which you prefer...

To answer your questions...

1. Maintenance/repair cost: Which is more expensive on Mx/Repair? SHOULD BE THE SAME.
2. Maintenance Program Upgrade: $2,295 worth to purchase? or cheaper to maintain w/o it? ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR DRIVING STYLE. I GO THROUGH BRAKES A LOT. I THINK THAT IS BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC AND I DRIVE OVER A HILL EVERY DAY IN MY COMMUTE.
3. Resale value: Which has better resale value (in US)? DIESEL SHOULD HAVE BETTER RESALE. IT IS THE MOST POPULAR X5 MODEL.
4. Any turbo/accerelation lag on 35d? I test drove ML350 Diesel. There was noticiable lag. LAG IS MINIMAL. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE NEW X5 D BUT DID DRIVE THE 535D and noticed virtually no lag.
5. Is the quality/durability of X5 good enough to own it for long years? (10yrs). I THINK SO. IF YOU MAINTAIN IT.
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