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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ALBundy" data-source="post: 377703" data-attributes="member: 15">First of all, you have made a flaw in comparing a 4 cylinder engine versus an inline six where inherently the later is smoother than a 4 pot, diesel or otherwise. I had the privilege with another forumer here, testing a de-badged 520d (pictures were posted in this forum) a few months back at Cyberjaya extensively, and the 4 pot diesel is as smooth as its petrol cousin. In term's of torque and drivability, the diesel wins hands down. As for the resale value and also potential for sales, it is just a matter of time before motorists will accept them as equals, if not more. In Thailand, after 3 years of launching its diesel line of cars, about 40% of BMW's total sales are diesels. I believe it will be similar in Malaysia. Diesel quality definitely needs to be improved to encourage more manufacturers to bring in their latest offerings to Malaysians. One way is to have 2 different types of diesel on sale locally, so the lower grade diesel can be used by transport companies or vehicles that do not need cleaner diesel. The only downside  is petrol kiosk owners may need more storage tanks and additional pumps. I think this is where the government can play an important role, to provide assistance and subsidy to make it a reality.Cheers</blockquote>