01-15-2020, 04:50 PM | #1 |
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M50d or 40i G05 Uk
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Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are; torn between the 50d and the 40i. Looking at pros and cons, I am getting similar pricing for both, so would like to know thoughts. I am hesitant to get the 50d due to all the noise about diesels but want to know what everyone thinks of either machine. |
01-16-2020, 01:50 AM | #2 |
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I wanted to go for the 50d but like you got cold feet over the diesel fuss, which as we know for BMWs is misplaced, but it is what it is in the UK. So I got boxed into the 40i, but actually I’m really pleased I did as I much prefer it to the 40d I had previously.
I don’t notice any problem with the lower torque of the engine and much prefer the smoother more refined delivery and the sound is much better, especially in Sport Plus! |
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01-16-2020, 02:01 AM | #3 |
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On and on fuel economy, I only take what the computer tells me and never use EcoPro.... My old 40d did 32mpg most of the time and the 40i now seems to have settled on 24mpg. Not great but not terrible and petrol tends to be a bit cheaper so that helps.
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01-16-2020, 03:32 AM | #4 |
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I think it depends on how long you're going to keep it and how long you're going to own it. Short term, I don't think you have too much to worry about diesels on PCP. If it was my forever car, I'd probably go petrol and buy outright.
FWIW, I decided on diesel for the next 4 years after balancing costs, etc. I think the world will look quite different by then though. |
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I haven't driven the 40i but I can tell you the 50D is a very impressive car, the fact that it's an M makes it even more attractive. In regards to MPG, I get 18.5 - 20.5 mpg in the city, not taken it for a looong motorway ride but I expect to get around 30MPG.
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01-16-2020, 10:53 AM | #7 |
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Same here.
Base m50d is much more expensive than similar equipped 40i. |
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01-16-2020, 01:27 PM | #8 |
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What discounts are on offer in the U.K. at present? I've had my 3.0d MSPORT 10 months and got 14.8% last April I'm guessing it's around 20% now?
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Best I can get is 23% off each vehicle. The difference between each model and total price without discount is around 2k. So hence my dilemma. Might look at the 50d as previously discussed, might be worth the Venture. |
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01-17-2020, 08:04 AM | #11 |
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Well I’ve driven the 30d and the 40i.
I have to say i thought the 40i would be much quicker but this didn’t seem to be the case. It lacks the low down torque you get in the 30d plus bmw have managed to get their diesels to sound rather good especially with the m sport exhaust. I went for the 30 d in the end but if you can get the 50d for the same money its a no brainier. 50 d all the way. The sheer low end pull will be phenomenal. Top end good as well and reasonable economy. Forget all the press hype about diesels and go for the 50D. You wont regret it. |
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does the remap invalidate your warranty?
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Trust me 40d is coming soon..also M50d is going out of production..
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mot...phase-out/amp/ |
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Have you considered the M50i? I have a F85 and I find the V8 petrol gives you the thrill without even pressing the sport/M buttons.
Economy wise its not far off the mpg suggested above for a 40i/M50d. If driving at 75 mph, I will get 29.5 mpg and in town 14.5 mpg. |
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Edit, just checked and they are on sale. This is news to me. When was the M50i released to UK market? |
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