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Old 10-08-2008, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='688096' date='Oct 8 2008, 09:15 AM
Jesus...mine reads 9.8
Yeah, I've had the computer read at least 2-3 mpg more than my actual gas pump calculations of miles travel divided by fuel consumed. The best I've gotten is about 29 mpg on a 300 mile roadtrip with almost all freeway. But in my normal cummute - I get about 21-22 average of 50/50 city hwy driving.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='688096' date='Oct 8 2008, 08:15 AM
Jesus...mine reads 9.8
I feel your pain! lol
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Old 10-08-2008, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='688096' date='Oct 8 2008, 07:15 AM
Jesus...mine reads 9.8
haha hang in thre C!!!

On my last long trip my 530i got about 29ish mpg
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Originally Posted by skylolow' post='688011' date='Oct 8 2008, 08:26 AM
Yep that is right.

My 545i I've hit 30MPG a few times. Usually I'm always around 28.2 to 29.2 going about 70 to 75MPH.
How did you do that? I get only 20.1....was 18.6 and after I installed the aFe it went to 20.1?
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Old 10-08-2008, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='688070' date='Oct 8 2008, 06:57 AM
I've gotten 31 mpg for highway driving after resetting the ave. fuel consumption thing on the highway. This is off a 545 on LA freeways and over a stretch of 30 miles on 5 different freeways.
Same here. If you're looking for economy, tool around the freeway at 60-65MPH (in the slow lane and use the guilt-o-meter to keep you above the 30 mark. It CAN be done...easily.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='688096' date='Oct 8 2008, 11:15 PM
Jesus...mine reads 9.8
I think you have the 9 and the 8 mixed up C~
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Originally Posted by Jambers' post='688118' date='Oct 8 2008, 02:37 PM
Got to larf...
wait till you USA guys see the benefits of a diesel...

32mpg ? You'll get in town - and on a run 45-50! And that' UK Gallons - we have slightly bigger ones here
i've done my calculations....

My 530d gets around 55mpg on the run....

and around 28 in town...

that's using google to do the math....
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Originally Posted by Jambers' post='688118' date='Oct 8 2008, 10:37 AM
Got to larf...
wait till you USA guys see the benefits of a diesel...

32mpg ? You'll get in town - and on a run 45-50! And that' UK Gallons - we have slightly bigger ones here

That's what I tell all the girls...well used to!
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Originally Posted by skylolow' post='688011' date='Oct 8 2008, 05:26 AM
Yep that is right.

My 545i I've hit 30MPG a few times. Usually I'm always around 28.2 to 29.2 going about 70 to 75MPH.
You have to check it manually. The computer calc on mine reads the same, when I am actually getting around 21-22. On a trip, driving 80mph, I get about 25.5 - 26.5 (computer reads 30-31).

I am very impressed with the mileage, but the computer is way off.
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='688180' date='Oct 8 2008, 08:49 AM
(from SIG) SOON: Very tempting to get a SC from VF!!!......... gimme time to think......
Off-Topic: Time's up! Just do it man .
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