2009 BMW 335d Fuel-Efficient Sedan Review
Today's diesels, like the BMW 335d, are powerful, clean and fuel efficient, and have overcome previous drawbacks. Dr. Ronald Golden, my periodontist, had one question beyond the usual inquiry into how I am going so very wrong with his brushing technique. "Where do you get the diesel fuel?" Told that BMW's new 335d is my current test car, Dr. Golden, a long-time BMW driver and auto enthusiast, is curious and wide open to the concept of a high-torque engine powering the superb 3-Series chassis. Chasing all over the city for diesel fuel, though, he doesn't fancy. My usual Petro-Canada self-serve station doesn't offer diesel, it's true, but the Loblaw's just a few blocks further does. The former is 1.7 km from home, the latter 2.8 km, so for me it's no big deal. But how far Dr. Golden's nearest diesel outlet is out of his way requires some research. And on the topic of FAQs, another is how long your hands stink after filling up. Before the sulphur ...