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Originally Posted by ronald_adi
the 4.0d is not 120,000 euros in the UK! Its all relative. Especially where this guy is from. I assume taxes are jacking up the price so much?
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I agree its relative although why not let someone else pay the tax on the new vehicle drive it out the showroom and watch it drop then pick it up with a significant discount.
1. much better fuel consumption
Not that much better, and if you calculate the additional purchase cost its not applicable
2. 8 speed gearbox - smoother, faster changes, better fuel consumption (35d was 6speed)
This the one thing that sets the car apart from the 3.5d
3. more torque starting at lower revs (1500rpm). Hence should feel faster. (35d max torque started at 2000rpm)
In the real world you would not notice this.
4. faster acceleration -6.5s vs 6.9s
5. more power - 20hp. Should make a real difference.
Both of these are again not really noticeable in real world driving
6. cruise control with STOP and GO
Whats this?
Now if the 4.0d had the new LED DRL headlights then I say get the 4.0d!!
