On Sep 4, 4:34 pm, Asbjorn Hojmark wrote:
On 4 Sep 2007 01:16:31 GMT, Ray Lovinggood

wrote:
P3 wrote, 'Anyone out there know if the 325xi wagon is available
in Diesel engine in EU Land?'

There is no such thing as a 325xi with diesel... since the "i"
signifies gasoline (originally injection). A 325 with 4-wheel drive
and diesel would then be 325xd, but there is no such thing either.

There *is* a 330xd (over here): 3 litre, 6 cylinder, 170 kW and 500
Nm. 0-100 in a lot less than 7 seconds. That's a very fine car, but
it's totally overkill for towing. A 320d would do very nicely.

-A
--http://www.hojmark.org/soaring.html

Thanks. Should've realized that the i's were all gas and the x's were
all wheel drive.

In case anyone's interested, here's what I got back by email after
requesting from BMW USA what they were planning for 2008:

"Dear Mr. Mann:

Thank you for contacting BMW of North America, LLC regarding diesel
models in the US market. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm
for our vehicles. I am happy to confirm that yes, BMW NA plans to
offer diesel models in all 50 states beginning in 2008. At this time,
a model line up has not yet been released.

In 1998, we demonstrated the superiority of our diesel technology on
the racetrack by winning the 24-hours of Nürburgring in a race-tuned
320d Sedan. This grueling test of endurance not only proved the 320d's
ability to run longer between fuel stops, but on a larger scale,
demonstrated that performance and fuel efficiency are not mutually
exclusive.

Today, we offer a wide variety of diesel engines across our entire
model range in Europe. Taking home the prestigious Engine of the Year
Award several times, our diesel engines are renowned for their
unequaled harmony of dynamic performance, innovative technology,
surprisingly low fuel consumption, along with a smoothness that is
uncommon for a Diesel. The pinnacle of BMW diesel technology to date
is the 3.0-liter variable twin-turbo inline six-cylinder introduced
recently in the 335d and 535d. With 286-hp and 427 lb-ft of torque,
the 535d accelerates to 60 mph in less than 6.5 seconds, while
delivering an average of 37 mpg on the highway.

Clearly, this level of technology is predestined for the U.S. market -
not only in terms of power and efficiency, but for its potential to
help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, this enhanced concept
for minimum exhaust gas emissions has been developed to meet the
strict emissions standards in effect in California and other states.
With its carbon emissions down 10% - 20% from comparable gasoline
vehicles, and near-elimination of both smoke and NOx emissions, BMW
Advanced Diesels will be every bit as clean as CARB-legal gasoline
engines when they are introduced in the US in 2008.

As a means of producing so much power with a minimum of environmental
impact and a maximum of fuel efficiency, it is no surprise that BMW
will be among the first to introduce 50-state clean diesel technology.
After all, it often takes an independent company like ours to bring an
idea like this to the public. For the most up-to-date information, I
recommend regular visits to our dynamic website www.bmwusa.com; when
you visit, be sure to sign up for diesel e-mail updates.

If you have any further questions, please respond to this e-mail or
contact the Customer Relations and Services Department at
1-800-831-1117, Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.,
Eastern Standard Time. Again, thank you for contacting BMW.

Sincerely,

Amber Wood"