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      01-25-2012, 08:57 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by dadealus View Post
M550D
0-60 : 4.7
37: US MPG

why wouldn't they bring this to the USA?!

because no American would pay $80K for the MPG bump. Diesel is more expensive than premium, and most people put regular in their BMWs.

If you do the math, in US it is more economical to buy the 550i for $62K and take the hit for poor MPG.
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