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      12-02-2010, 01:27 PM   #44
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Same reasons people still buy a 335i or 328i vs. a 535i or 528i, I'd imagine. Cost, like you say, is one reason. Also, the smaller vehicle will generally be more agile and more fun to drive.

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So if we don't get the diesel will we get the new 8 speed transmission? I don't think the X1 with 2.8 and 6 speed Auto would get any better gas mileage than an X3 with an 8 speed and wouldn't be any quicker which is kind of like what's the point (except cost).
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