2014 BMW 328d xDrive Wagon Long-Term Arrival

One Year: By Carlos Lago | Photos By Jessica Walker | March 31, 2014  |   "A grocery getter?" My dad wasn't impressed. "No," I said, "Well, technically, yes." But he still wasn't getting it. I repeated, slower, "Diesel… wagon… sports package." The silence that followed illustrated that the notion of a diesel-powered wagon that's also desirable remains alien to some. Not to me. Or other, jealous people in the office. This new 328d long-termer is a very attractive car around these parts. Why? In numbers, the turbo 2.0-liter I-4 makes 280 lb-ft of torque and returns 43 mpg freeway, while the range estimator reads north of 520 miles on a full tank. In use, it means a strong mid-range, lots of cargo space, and funny looks from truckers when you fill your luxury wagon up at the gas station. It's a handsome car, too, thanks to the Glacier Silver Metallic ($550) paint and M Sport package ($3850), with its revised bumpers, side skirts, and 18-in wheels. Dealer Pricing Research & Reviews Loan Quote Select Make Select Model

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