The last powertrain project manager for BMW and now running the BMW hybrid division drives a tintop Syncro with a Subaru SVX engine. I'm paraphrasing but he essentially said it was the right tool for the job. :-)
BenT sent from my electronic leash On Oct 19, 2012, at 8:56 PM, Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > AH yes. I respect the BMW Wagon...Respect it enough I own a 92 E34 525 tds > (yes turbo-diesel) imported from Germany. It is a computer controlled IDI > with a rotory Bosch VE pump. It can get a respectable 6.9L/100k with mixed > city/highway driving. City only it will average about 8.5L/100k. Not bad > for a tank. > > It is primarily a winter vehcile and sports Hakkapeliitta snows and works > very well. Very controllable drifting nature when a heavy foot is applied > and the turbo spools. :) > > My other summer toy is an 82 320is. > > Jason |
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