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      02-04-2014, 08:06 PM   #1
Aviator_JPN
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Drives: 2016 Acura MDX
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xDrive 35i vs. 35d

Hello,

I've been shopping around cars and decided to go with X5. I'm debating to get either 35i or 35d. I thought I could get your advise/input on the following. I'm planning to own it for probably 10yrs or so. Btw, I live in DFW/Texas area.

1. Maintenance/repair cost: Which is more expensive on Mx/Repair?
2. Maintenance Program Upgrade: $2,295 worth to purchase? or cheaper to maintain w/o it?
3. Resale value: Which has better resale value (in US)?
4. Any turbo/accerelation lag on 35d? I test drove ML350 Diesel. There was noticiable lag.
5. Is the quality/durability of X5 good enough to own it for long years? (10yrs).

At this point, I don't see the benefit of 35d in our area as the diesel is more expensive than gas (about 25c higher). And if my calculation is correct, it would take somewhere between 50K miles and 190K miles to be break-even (avg=120K miles). But if the resale value is higher and maintenance/repair cost is lower on 35d, I would like to consider 35d as I'm sure I will be impressed by the torque it has.

Thanks in advance for your support!

AJ
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