Diesel prices...

cb4 · 06-03-2012, 09:04 PM

Loving the X5d. It's amazing how far a tank of Diesel will take you and now for so much less coin.

Curious to hear how diesel prices compare in your neck of the woods.

In eastern Massachusetts today
Diesel: $3.86
Premium 93 octane: 3.96
Mid grade 89 octane: 3.86
Regular 3.70

scb · 06-04-2012, 07:00 AM

4.50 just north of NYC

jacb1301 · 06-04-2012, 07:40 AM

We are military stationed overseas in Italy...while prices on the economy are very high, we are offered "competitive prices" on base...we are paying roughly $4.65 a gallon for diesel right now. It's about $4.46 for regular gas.

If we were back in San Antonio we'd be paying between $3.50 and $3.60 a gallon for diesel. Not bad.

MxChase · 06-04-2012, 09:47 AM

I'm in southern Utah. 85 octane is $3.73 91 is $3.95 and diesel is $3.97. I too am planning on getting a x5d.

SkipSauls · 06-04-2012, 11:21 AM

In Northern Colorado it has been around the same price as premium. Today the prices are $3.59 for 85, $3.69 for 89, $3.79 for 91, and $3.79 for diesel. In the 18 or so months that I've owned the X5 35d, I've never seen the diesel prices enough higher than premium to offset the economy versus the 35i. There are lots of reasons why I enjoy the diesel, but getting 22-23 MPG routinely in mixed daily driving and going 500 miles between fill-ups is certainly nice.

jddssc121 · 06-04-2012, 12:03 PM

In Seattle.......

Regular is 4.42
Diesel is 4.25

serge1 · 06-04-2012, 02:36 PM

South Seattle (where fuel prices are usually cheaper):
Regular: 4.19
Diesel: 4.09

That was at Safeway and Fred Meyer. You get additional 0.10 off when using club card.

jddssc121 · 06-05-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by serge1

South Seattle (where fuel prices are usually cheaper):
Regular: 4.19
Diesel: 4.09

That was at Safeway and Fred Meyer. You get additional 0.10 off when using club card.

I got $1 off w/ club card the other day

serge1 · 06-05-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jddssc121

I got $1 off w/ club card the other day

Nice..
Did you do that trick I read about? Buying gift card, getting double-points, etc. Forgot about details.

jddssc121 · 06-05-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by serge1

Nice..
Did you do that trick I read about? Buying gift card, getting double-points, etc. Forgot about details.

No. My wife just goes to safeway a lot

ATX78703 · 06-06-2012, 06:49 AM

Diesel is usually 0.10$ more than premium here. Ive only seen it match once this year. The fuel economy gains will have to be bigger than what they currently are for me to switch over to a 35d. Im hopinh they will add the 8at soon. It might take care of that.

lloydpinnock · 06-06-2012, 10:23 AM

how far does a tank of deisel get you. just curious

jddssc121 · 06-06-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lloydpinnock

how far does a tank of deisel get you. just curious

until it runs out

(about 500 miles w/ mixed driving, a tad over 600 if it's mostly highway road trip)

SkipSauls · 06-06-2012, 11:38 AM

I typically go over 500 miles between fill-ups, and only once approached 600 miles. At 594 miles I lost my nerve and filled up, and I think it took 22.3 gallons, so the tank was almost dry. On long highway trips I've seen ~28 MPG (computed, not the inaccurate trip computer), so 600+ miles isn't unreasonable.

I've noticed that sub-freezing temperatures and speeds above 80 MPH will cause MPG to drop. What's funny is that I was bothered about about "only" getting 24 MPG while cruising at 80 to 85 MPH on I-80 on a bitterly cold January day, with the X5 loaded down with four people and luggage.

Regarding the 8AT, my understanding is that the US 35d is an older engine family than the 40d, etc. available in other markets, and can't easily/economically be adapted for use with the 8AT. What I'd like to see is for BMW to certify the newer diesel engines, along with the 8AT, for the US market. I suspect this would happen for the next generation X5 in 2014 or so. I'd hate to think that they will stick with the old design 35d for the US market in the newer cars.

On that note, I hope that the next generation X5 is much lighter. BMW appears to have managed the weight well on the new 3 series, reversing the porking-up trend that has left the 5, 6, and 7 quite bloated. It seems that Porsche/VW/Audi have done a good job of reducing the weight of the Cayenne/etc., so it clearly can be done. Get the X5 down to 4600-4700 lbs. and they'd be far better for handling, ride, brakes, and of course fuel economy!

serge1 · 06-06-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkipSauls

What's funny is that I was bothered about about "only" getting 24 MPG while cruising at 80 to 85 MPH on I-80 on a bitterly cold January day, with the X5 loaded down with four people and luggage

LOL, same here. I was going 90mph in SoCal on cruise control, looking at consumption showing 22mpg, and thinking "where's the official 26mpg I was promised?". Then, I realized the speed was 30mph above what they rate vehicles at. 22mpg has got to be the cheapest way (fuel consumption wise) to travel at 90mph.

lloydpinnock · 06-06-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jddssc121

until it runs out

(about 500 miles w/ mixed driving, a tad over 600 if it's mostly highway road trip)

good one

PoopooX5 · 06-09-2012, 09:28 AM

I use the Gas buddy app. Shows gas prices by the hour at the local pump.

North suburbs of Chicago is $4.00

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jacb1301 Private First Class 13 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d AW-Tobacco Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	We are military stationed overseas in Italy...while prices on the economy are very high, we are offered "competitive prices" on base...we are paying roughly $4.65 a gallon for diesel right now. It's about $4.46 for regular gas. If we were back in San Antonio we'd be paying between $3.50 and $3.60 a gallon for diesel. Not bad. __________________ Drives: 2012 X5 35d/Alpine White/Tobacco/Dark Bamboo/Premium PKG/Sports Activity PKG/Premium Audio PKG/Running Boards
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MxChase Enlisted Member 3 Rep 47 Posts Drives: X5 (soon) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I'm in southern Utah. 85 octane is $3.73 91 is $3.95 and diesel is $3.97. I too am planning on getting a x5d.
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SkipSauls First Lieutenant 40 Rep 361 Posts Drives: E70 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longmont, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i Coupe [0.00]	In Northern Colorado it has been around the same price as premium. Today the prices are $3.59 for 85, $3.69 for 89, $3.79 for 91, and $3.79 for diesel. In the 18 or so months that I've owned the X5 35d, I've never seen the diesel prices enough higher than premium to offset the economy versus the 35i. There are lots of reasons why I enjoy the diesel, but getting 22-23 MPG routinely in mixed daily driving and going 500 miles between fill-ups is certainly nice.
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serge1 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 389 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	South Seattle (where fuel prices are usually cheaper): Regular: 4.19 Diesel: 4.09 That was at Safeway and Fred Meyer. You get additional 0.10 off when using club card.
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ATX78703 Major 75 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Diesel is usually 0.10$ more than premium here. Ive only seen it match once this year. The fuel economy gains will have to be bigger than what they currently are for me to switch over to a 35d. Im hopinh they will add the 8at soon. It might take care of that. __________________ 2014 335i RWD: ZMM, ZDA, ZDH, ZPP, ZTP, 2NH, 2TB, 5DL; Z4A MPPK; AW ext / VB int
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lloydpinnock New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	how far does a tank of deisel get you. just curious
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SkipSauls First Lieutenant 40 Rep 361 Posts Drives: E70 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longmont, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i Coupe [0.00]	I typically go over 500 miles between fill-ups, and only once approached 600 miles. At 594 miles I lost my nerve and filled up, and I think it took 22.3 gallons, so the tank was almost dry. On long highway trips I've seen ~28 MPG (computed, not the inaccurate trip computer), so 600+ miles isn't unreasonable. I've noticed that sub-freezing temperatures and speeds above 80 MPH will cause MPG to drop. What's funny is that I was bothered about about "only" getting 24 MPG while cruising at 80 to 85 MPH on I-80 on a bitterly cold January day, with the X5 loaded down with four people and luggage. Regarding the 8AT, my understanding is that the US 35d is an older engine family than the 40d, etc. available in other markets, and can't easily/economically be adapted for use with the 8AT. What I'd like to see is for BMW to certify the newer diesel engines, along with the 8AT, for the US market. I suspect this would happen for the next generation X5 in 2014 or so. I'd hate to think that they will stick with the old design 35d for the US market in the newer cars. On that note, I hope that the next generation X5 is much lighter. BMW appears to have managed the weight well on the new 3 series, reversing the porking-up trend that has left the 5, 6, and 7 quite bloated. It seems that Porsche/VW/Audi have done a good job of reducing the weight of the Cayenne/etc., so it clearly can be done. Get the X5 down to 4600-4700 lbs. and they'd be far better for handling, ride, brakes, and of course fuel economy!
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