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S8 D3 or 530d F11
So, after 2yrs of being absent from this forum...I find myself being drawn back in. I didn't bond with my D3 4.2 tdi - which I only owned for a short period.
Nonetheless, it's the thought of an S8 (D3) which is appealing to my petrolhead genes. Thing is, I'm also hugely tempted with a 530d (F11). Much cheaper to run and maintain (probably), plenty fast enough - and more modern design. Not really a question for anyone to answer - but more just a means of saying "hello" after some time away. For now, I'll keep having a blast in my Golf R which is a great little car. I also feel it appropriate to declare my deep love for the XC90....unexplainable, but very true!
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NB - likely higher diesel depreciation.
Its worth bearing in mind that the resale value on any diesel is likely be a lot lower than the equivalent petrol from now on, as that's likely to offset the lower running costs of the BMW.
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Have to agree, buying anything diesel currently is financial suicide IMHO, and apart from that it's awful stuff anyway
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i was brought up on diesel fumes working on lorries in the late 70's / 80's no extractor fans in the workshop then it was lovely i often sit at the back of my D3 3.0tdi as my wife revs it up oh the memories lorrys man i mean Man Lorrys ERF FODEN ALBION VOLVO and many others how to spell lorries / lorrys ??? i think my brain is puddled NEW TOY ON THE HORIZON SCANIA V8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nS4GmAR_ow Dxthomas please buy the BMW diesel there awesome
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And to think asbestos was a wonder material once
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8. Bright yellow bus o love. |
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I sometimes drive my sisters 525d and i certainly wouldnt swap it for a d3 it feels very cheap, nasty and unrefined compared to my 8.
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