2009 BMW 3-Series And X5d Photo Gallery: Even MORE to Like!

What do you call a car that can be the car of the year, on everyone's best of the best list, be cleaner than most gas cars AND get over 600 miles on a tank of gas ?

The BMW clean diesel 3-Series coming to your USA dealer late this fall.

Agent 001 had a chance to test it and the X5 clean diesel in Germany, Austria and Italy this week.

They're everything you love in the 3 and the X and MORE.

2009 BMW 3-Series, Diesel, X5 Diesel Photos

Americans will LOVE the torque and the guilty pleasure of being able to drive with the pedal to the metal, WITHOUT having to sacrifice dollars from their wallets.

Enjoy 001's photos of these hot new gas sippers as well as in inside view of the gorgeous BMW Welt and BMW museum!

They're's NOTHING else like it!


















Enjoy!

2009 BMW 3-Series, Diesel, X5 Diesel Photos

2008 Paris Auto Show

2009 BMW 7-Series

*BMW provided AutoSpies.com with transportation, food and lodging for the purposes of this exclusive review.

B7FAN - 10/8/2008 7:41:03 AM

-4 Boost

whats the big difference between the old 3 series and the new one. the x5 is too small they need to get their game plan right with that truck. I am still a bmw fan but nothin significant about the 3 series change to me

QuantumMatrix - 10/8/2008 9:12:41 AM

+11 Boost

The addition of the 335d is significant B7FAN.

I think that is what Agent001 is trying to get across.

This new diesel version of the 3 series is awesome. Milage, performance and LOADS of TORQUE...

I would love to get my hands on one...

nybimmer - 10/8/2008 11:32:29 AM

-1 Boost

Star Search - cargo storage is not the only negative comment in reviews.

I invite everyone to look at Automobile magazine's wrap-up long-term test of the X5 4.8i - a myriad of electrical problems, HVAC problems, iDrive problems, and 3 weeks to fix front suspension problems - which promptly reoccured.

BMW quality has realy taken a down-turn.

sector - 10/8/2008 9:54:04 PM

-6 Boost

BMWs were always bad, you just didn't notice.

Remember the horrible battery drain prob for X5? they never did a recall! many owners were left to carry battery boosters everywhere they go :(

S4cabriofoxone - 10/11/2008 1:31:41 AM

+2 Boost

Funny, we're going on a year ourselves with a 2008 X5 4.8i and haven't encountered any problems. It still feels new to me. The only thing that annoys me is how much it costs at the pump... and how often it needs it.

Hyundai - 10/8/2008 9:58:59 AM

+5 Boost

That's not necessarily true. Here, in Winnipeg, if you were to go fill up your Lexus/BMW/MB/Audi/whatever, you would be filling up on premium for 126.4-132.9 cents per liter. Compare that to 114.9 for diesel.

Hyundai - 10/8/2008 10:01:58 AM

+1 Boost

Your quote on your agent page: I have an open mind on all makes of autos im not just stuck one declaring on brand the best.

If only you could translate that idea to the rest of your thoughts regarding cars (we all know you are a huge GM fanboy, though.. ).

Bmw8ter - 10/8/2008 10:36:50 AM

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"Americans will LOVE the torque and the guilty pleasure of being able to drive with the pedal to the metal, WITHOUT having to sacrifice dollars from their wallets."

You forgot to mention the price premium for fuel, the diesel engine option, and having to pay for the urea after a certain point. The advantage of buying one will be a near wash until the summer comes around, then owners will really feel the pinch.

Audiphile - 10/8/2008 10:51:53 AM

+4 Boost

The diesel "price premium" is becoming a thing of the past. Diesel fuel in Richmond, Virginia often sells for the same or less than premium unleaded - depends on what filling station you use. I have seen one station that still charges a $0.20 premium for diesel - insignificant given today's fuel prices.

dumpsty - 10/8/2008 11:37:02 AM

+3 Boost

I love the planned diesel options for the US.

For the past few days, the price of petrol has been steadily falling. In Ohio, costs are around $3.10/gal, while diesel fuel costs remain above $4.00/gal. Hopefully the price of diesel will come down, respectively, in early 2009.

commander104 - 10/8/2008 12:13:41 PM

+2 Boost

Wish they would bring the 3d wagon here but I guess they're afraid of losing x3/5 sales. Come to think of it, quite a few companies have wagons er, touring vehicles not for the US and leave us stuck with SUVs. At least Hyundai knows to bring a European-type tourer here (Elantra Touring), if only we could get them to bring the diesel version too. In Europe, diesels are pretty much standard issue engines when it comes to touring vehicles.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/11/2008 1:34:07 AM

+2 Boost

Well, my wife's last car was an RX330 and she now has an X5. I don't think we would want to go back, storage space be damned. With the back seats folded the X5 seems bigger to me. The RX has a more steeply raked rear window and is a smaller car overall, so that doesn't really make sense.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/11/2008 1:35:05 AM

+2 Boost

I think a 330d would be a perfect compromise. If it came with AWD--or if the 335d comes with AWD--I would probably buy it. Without AWD the A4 3.0TDI makes far more sense to me.

SixxFive - 10/8/2008 3:09:54 PM

+1 Boost

As a BMW fan I was disappointed to read Automobile Magazine's (current issue) long term review of the X5. Reliabilty was POOR.

CBOTGuy - 10/8/2008 5:42:01 PM

+1 Boost

I'm loving it, mates. Glad to see BMW bringing these diesels over, as I think more manufacturers should. VW should put in its Rabbit, and Audi should bring some over as well. I love diesel - yes, its more expensive for the time-being, but it is much more efficient and durable. Furthermore, I believe some of the future "alternative" fuels, like coal and gas to liquid diesel equivalents (CTL, GTL), will stand to benefit greatly if Americans start switching to diesel more. These liquids are already totally compatible with today's diesel. GTL is especially promising and can be used with today's existing petroleum products infrastructure. I hope these two BMWs will help launch the diesel revolution in the States.

atomicbri - 10/8/2008 8:16:27 PM

+1 Boost

Hey Agent 001, I just wanted to say BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS! Not just the cars but the scenery and the whole trip. Makes me think if when I was young. Visited Munich a lot since my grandfather had a home there (my mother inherited it now) and after seeing these photos, I long to go now more than ever! I think that will be my next destination!!! Oh and BTW, if BMW brings diesels here, I will trade my current 3 series for it!

sector - 10/8/2008 9:56:11 PM

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3series is the German equivalent of Corolla :)

Star - 10/8/2008 10:11:19 PM

+4 Boost

Nope. A VW Golf is the German equivalent of a Corolla, only the VW is better built, better looking and fun to drive by comparison. BMW has no equivalent in Japan.

atomicbri - 10/9/2008 7:06:35 AM

+3 Boost

Star, I actually agree! The VW Golf is Europe's Corolla and it is BY FAR better than the Corolla in many ways. Now the 3 series is hugely popular, and rightly so!

QuantumMatrix - 10/9/2008 8:47:47 AM

+4 Boost

And the Lexus IS is the equivalent of a YUGO.

bmwfan1513 - 10/8/2008 10:38:05 PM

+5 Boost

The new 7 Series is an amazing car. Well done, BMW.

Wazz - 10/9/2008 3:03:29 AM

+6 Boost

Teknik - Please stop posting sh** like this and get a life.

atomicbri - 10/9/2008 7:04:31 AM

+4 Boost

I have owned all the brands you speak of...So no I was not too poor to buy any of them. Out of them all my Mercedes was the most boring to drive after a while, but was built like a tank and was my fav (and still is my fav) Mercedes, the W124 E-Class. Actually I think it was the really large steering wheel they had at the time that made it feel like I was driving a boat. Audi I had was nice, but being FWD never truly felt like a real performer. Now the BMW 3 Series (2nd one I have owned) is a great driver's car. Handles well, steers like no other. And my car is neither cheap, nor tin. So Teknik I am sure I have no clue as to your ECONOBOX TRASH comment. What do you drive??? Curious...

QuantumMatrix - 10/9/2008 8:50:42 AM

+4 Boost

You have to ignore Teknik he only know a few words and he has a bad case of BMW ENVY.

He can't afford one and is pissed so he trashes them on this site to make himself feel better.

Check out all of his posts and you will see he is just another jerk with numerous profiles trashing the brand that they really wish they owned for themselves.

QuantumMatrix - 10/9/2008 11:48:42 AM

+3 Boost

LMAO at StarLost...

I've been here longer than you have little man, unless you are counting all the numerous profiles you have on this site to boost your own ego...

What a joke you are on this site..

Star - 10/10/2008 9:56:44 AM

+2 Boost

I cannot believe how upset the Japanese cheerleaders get when they are deboosted. Get over it, you weaklings. You don't see me complaining ever about being deboosted...and why would I care? I know that anybody who pushes the deboost button for any of my memorable posts, must be a pathetic tool. I'm here to help weaklings like you think for themselves instead of acting like sheep all the time, but I am also aware of the fact that some of you, like Teknik, Kaner, LE43, auto001 and of course YOU are just too stupid to understand the message.

StickShiftCamry - 10/10/2008 12:59:59 AM

-1 Boost

That Quantum & Star have mult. accts. and r F*Gs. & WTF? - I have a '06 530 but I sure don' act like those tools.

Star - 10/10/2008 9:45:31 AM

+1 Boost

You are an old fart that could not even afford automatic transmission in his base Camry. STFU.

StickShiftCamry - 10/10/2008 11:01:10 PM

0 Boost

I "collect" '93 up V6 manual trans. Camry's, which (they r slightly modded) will destroy what ever u bring...They're currently faster than my CX-7 & 530...When u grow up - learn to lease, u'll learn to appreciate different cars. - My '00 V6 LE has Leather & Moonroof & a Stick - if ur into that stuff. TRD Camry SC - bring what u got. Waiting for Quantum to respond.

jag30 - 10/11/2008 4:01:21 PM

+1 Boost

Im a hugh BMW fan love the drive and the BMW slogan "the ultimate driving machine"! but...The New Bmw 3series 4dr does nothing for me! BMW needs to bump it up a little flex your muscles and desigh a more agressive style! Im not feelin it! It's the same "old" model! Now I don't want to offend any BMW person out there but please try to convince us that this Design is ultimate and you never saw anything like it and make us believe it! So BMW if your reading please listen to us and kick some ass and design a bigger badder BMW 3 series!! Im waiting!