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