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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
5er Gran Turismo has actually performed quite well with Worldwide sales of over 20,000 units.
In the US Market the car has a combined unit sales of the same amount of E61 5er Tourings for 3 years and that is just with the Gran Turismo just landing in the later part of 2009.
That is easy to say on paper but when it comes to real life and actual sales the X5 diesel is a success the 335d is not.
When asked why , they dont associate a diesel with BMW , a Premium brand.
BMW have only one diesel converted to accomodate US fuel and will produce a four cylinder diesel in the near future but expect these only on the X3 (six) and X1(four).
BMW are not VW , BMW customers in the US see BMW as a more select premium brand that delivers on the worlds best driving sedans. And are unaware of the vast choice of models available in Europe.
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This is why I may never buy a BMW again. The vehicle I want is an f20 123d 5 door, but BMW can't price it to sell. That is likely what this all comes down to, being able to price a diesel hatch to sell. The 335d is a failure because you are in m3 territory with any options you should have on a premium brand. I truly hope the used car market thinks a 335d is a failure and adjusts the price to where it should be. What I like about BMW diesels is that they are powerful and efficient, everyone else's are just efficient. Bottom line if my fuel pump starts to fail I will say good bye BMW, hello gti or 2012 a3