BMW to give $4,500 Eco Credit toward your purchase of a 335d or an X5 xDrive35d

Efficiency may be the buzzword of the moment in the automotive industry, but it’s hardly a new concept at BMW. We’ve always lived by the EfficientDynamics philosophy - less emissions without sacrificing performance.

So when the government recently announced its ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program to reward Americans for driving more fuel-efficient cars, we were inspired to begin an incentive program of our own. Now through August 31, BMW will give you a $4,500 Eco Credit toward your purchase of a 335d or an X5 xDrive35d - the most fuel-efficient vehicles in their class.

But the savings go beyond this limited-time offer. You’ll also receive a $900 tax credit3 on the 335d and $1,800 on the X5 xDrive35d. And like any BMW, both diesel vehicles come with 4 years/50,000 miles of zero-cost maintenance. Plus, its best-in-class efficiency will save you approximately $2,000 in fuel costs over four years.4

The question now is not should you or shouldn’t you. Instead, it’s simply: Are you in the mood for a sleek, all-new sedan or a versatile Sports Activity Vehicle?
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HSCenterconsole - 7/24/2009 9:16:49 AM

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With that credit, the 335d would be an interesting alternative to the 335/328i if only it came with a 6MT instead of just the 6AT.

KZ258 - 7/24/2009 10:10:24 AM

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screw that. i want their twinturbo engines and thats all. that 4 grand will go straight into mods and upgrades

HSCenterconsole - 7/24/2009 10:16:32 AM

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The 335d has a twin-turbo diesel inline six. Know your facts before you make stupid statements.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Vehicles/2009/3/335dSedan/Features_and_Specs/Default.aspx

KZ258 - 7/25/2009 9:39:10 PM

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obviously its not quicker than the diesel. i didnt know i had to spell everything out when its pretty obvious to begin with

sector - 7/24/2009 2:07:39 PM

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I people are refusing to pay $8000+ markup over the standard petrol 328i model.

theoptimisticpessimist - 7/24/2009 2:37:34 PM

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What a naive comment.

You have to compare technology to technology The 328i doest not have twin-turbos, no intercooler, no direct injection or an automatic transmission. Which BMW does? The 335i, which is priced with an automatic transmission at $41,625, a 575 dollar difference, easily made up in fuel economy savings. Give up on the 328i argument, while a great car it does not match the 335d, in horsepower, torque, fuel economy, or technology. Oh buy the way it burns cleaner.

thstone - 7/24/2009 4:24:36 PM

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I'll say it again: Americans hate diesels regardless of how much sense they make.

Even after putting very powerful and highly efficient diesel engines into their most popular models (the 3-series and the X5), they still can't find any buyers and are having to resort to incentives.

Anthony - 7/25/2009 1:48:17 AM

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BMW finally realizing that it is going to take heavy incentives to sell diesels, just like in Europe. Now if only diesel was cheaper here in the States as well.

2ndbimmer - 7/25/2009 11:16:31 AM

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Yes, I want a diesel. They are cleaner than the petrol variants. A lot of people on this site need to read before they type.

veyron1001 - 7/27/2009 10:16:30 AM

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If shitting your pants was the new style and even the media okays it, do you know how many people would be doing it? A noticeable amount of the population. A great amount of people believe what they see in the media.