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03-09-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1esquire' post='528987' date='Feb 8 2008, 03:11 PM

OK everyone, I just realized that my photo above was not correct. Much apologies. While playing with my settings to change the clock due to daylight savings time, I realized that there are two MPG settings, MPG (UK) and MPG (US). My car was set on UK for some reason. When I changed it to US, it now reads 21.5 avg, which is still good, but no where near the 26 I thought I was getting. If I had manually checked it, I would have found this sooner. Sorry to mislead anyone!

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03-09-2008, 03:23 PM

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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.

FWIW, I just got my '08 550i, and put the first tankful in today. Got 16.8mpg on average speed of 26 mph, mostly lolly gagging in traffic, and one semi-spirited run up to Mount Rainier's Carbon River entrance yesterda. That mileage seems pretty darned good for low ave, traffic, etc. I'm very pleased with this car, and can't wait for the 1200 miles to elapse...

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