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Old 11-07-2013, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
+1

320i is a bargain compared to the other two and its also pretty damn efficient. The 328d is just a rebadged European marked 320d. In Europe they sell a 325d with 50 more HP than the 320d/328d. No manual transmission, no deal.
+2. Look at the price differential between gasoline and diesel in the U.S. Here on the north side of DFW regular unleaded can be had for $2.89 while the best diesel price available is $3.59. At that differential, gasoline is less expensive on an energy equivalent basis (i.e. BTU/dollar). Of course, the BMW likely doesn't run on regular...
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