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07-14-2009, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='941558' date='Jul 13 2009, 11:04 PM
I would probably recommend an X5 as well in my opinion
07-14-2009, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by pkancel' post='941854' date='Jul 14 2009, 09:08 AM
Someone mentioned that the 7 is the kiss of death for dealers but that is really the case with any larger premium car and SUVs right now. When the economy tanks, stock market tanks or the combination, highline cars take a beating first with the exception of exotics because those seem to not get hit as hard.
Highline luxury cars, 7s, S550s, A8, etc are way down on sales new and used. All car sales are down so if no one is buying anything, the more expensive cars are moving even less, hence the reason such great deals can be found on 7s right now.
JTsigma hit it on the head. When I moved to Irvine in 1999, I had a 1999 BMW 528i with Sport Package. I moved here from Atlanta and man I was the sh--- there in Towne Lake Hills as it was one of a very few new BMWs. Very nice cars, but only saw a few BMWs, MBs, etc
I moved to Irvine and it was love/hate. Loved seeing so many great cars, but hated being 1 of 1million BMWs
Work harder and keep moving up the car chain. Now in the 750Li and I love this car more than any others from the past. It is huge, but drives so nice and just looks so good. No idea of what will replace this when the time comes
Marquies, stuck in bed? Hoping an old football injury and nothing more serious? You just got married and already have the wife waiting on you while stuck in bed. Good man, gotta get them on the right track from the start
Highline luxury cars, 7s, S550s, A8, etc are way down on sales new and used. All car sales are down so if no one is buying anything, the more expensive cars are moving even less, hence the reason such great deals can be found on 7s right now.
JTsigma hit it on the head. When I moved to Irvine in 1999, I had a 1999 BMW 528i with Sport Package. I moved here from Atlanta and man I was the sh--- there in Towne Lake Hills as it was one of a very few new BMWs. Very nice cars, but only saw a few BMWs, MBs, etc
I moved to Irvine and it was love/hate. Loved seeing so many great cars, but hated being 1 of 1million BMWs
Work harder and keep moving up the car chain. Now in the 750Li and I love this car more than any others from the past. It is huge, but drives so nice and just looks so good. No idea of what will replace this when the time comesMarquies, stuck in bed? Hoping an old football injury and nothing more serious? You just got married and already have the wife waiting on you while stuck in bed. Good man, gotta get them on the right track from the start
07-14-2009, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='941253' date='Jul 13 2009, 05:32 PM
Since it would be her daily driver I would be curious to see what 7 owners are getting MPG wise. Anyone?
07-14-2009, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by KU530' post='942212' date='Jul 14 2009, 03:01 PM
I am getting mid to high 20's mpg. I took a roadtrip and pushed the ride to 600 miles on one tank.
Man that is perfect, just what she would want. Imagine, right now she gets less than 250 miles on a tank with the Subie, what a difference. How about daily commuting, anyone get above 20 in mixed hwy/city driving?
07-14-2009, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by KU530' post='942212' date='Jul 14 2009, 06:01 PM
I am getting mid to high 20's mpg. I took a roadtrip and pushed the ride to 600 miles on one tank.
Even if I do a pure highway trip and grandma the throttle, mine is good for no more than 22-23 mpg. What does your 7 have -- a hybrid drive?
07-14-2009, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='942226' date='Jul 14 2009, 06:12 PM
Man that is perfect, just what she would want. Imagine, right now she gets less than 250 miles on a tank with the Subie, what a difference. How about daily commuting, anyone get above 20 in mixed hwy/city driving?
07-14-2009, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jtsigma' post='942271' date='Jul 14 2009, 04:05 PM
You have to keep in mind where KU530 lives (Kansas) is nowhere similar to your type of traffic conditions. I'm probably a closer fit to you as I live in the SoCal metro areas. With my 745i, I get 18mpg best in-city case scenario. I get great highway mileage without traffic (24mpg-27mpg). My commute to LA and back yields about ~18mpg over 1 gas tank (mix of hghway and city). In worst case scenario such as commuting down the 405 or in the orange crush, you'll get ~15-16mpg (bumper to bumper).
Still not bad considering the Subie gets MAYBE 17 in mixed driving and with a 16 gal tank lasts about 3-3.5 days (pathetic, I know). So a full tank lasts about what? A week, maybe a little more?
07-14-2009, 08:19 PM
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We get about 16 to 18 but its all city stop and go with a bit of a lead foot though for both my wife and I. However when we trip up the highway to LA or down to SD, its in the 22 to 23 range. 24 once when we drove the speed limit.
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='942280' date='Jul 14 2009, 07:09 PM
Still not bad considering the Subie gets MAYBE 17 in mixed driving and with a 16 gal tank lasts about 3-3.5 days (pathetic, I know). So a full tank lasts about what? A week, maybe a little more?