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From: New Jersey but moving ASAP
Got back yesterday from my Euro Delivery Pick Up. The autobahn is incredible. I got her up to 140mph and realized that I was still in 5th gear. Ooops. Luckily I already had quite a few miles on her. Check out a few picks.
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From: Los Angeles, USA
My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
Oh my, that V8 is consuming gas like like there's no tomorrow. 
at that speed!
Everybody is so concerned about how many miles to a gallon you can do. I'd like to see who can get the worst mpg for a change
at that speed!Everybody is so concerned about how many miles to a gallon you can do. I'd like to see who can get the worst mpg for a change
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From: FL
My Ride: F02 LCI Individual
Model Year: 2013
Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='Oct 7 2004, 01:44 AM
Oh my, that V8 is consuming gas like like there's no tomorrow. ? at that speed!
Everybody is so concerned about how many miles to a gallon you can do.? I'd like to see who can get the worst mpg for a change
? at that speed!Everybody is so concerned about how many miles to a gallon you can do.? I'd like to see who can get the worst mpg for a change
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My concern about ED is that running on autobahn with engine speed greater than 4000rpm in the first 1200 miles would harm engine in the long run. What do you guy think about it?
It'd be lame if we didn't drive at 140-150mph on autobahn during ED trip.
It'd be lame if we didn't drive at 140-150mph on autobahn during ED trip.
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From: FL
My Ride: F02 LCI Individual
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Originally Posted by my530i' date='Oct 7 2004, 02:05 AM
My concern about ED is that running on autobahn with engine speed greater than 4000rpm in the first 1200 miles would harm engine in the long run. What do you guy think about it?
It'd be lame if we didn't drive at 140-150mph on autobahn during ED trip.
It'd be lame if we didn't drive at 140-150mph on autobahn during ED trip.
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The engine doesn't NEED a break-in, but it'S better to do it. It's not putting any harm to the engine if you drive it faster than break-in rule...
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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='Oct 6 2004, 07:44 PM
Oh my, that V8 is consuming gas like like there's no tomorrow. ? at that speed!
Everybody is so concerned about how many miles to a gallon you can do.? I'd like to see who can get the worst mpg for a change
? at that speed!Everybody is so concerned about how many miles to a gallon you can do.? I'd like to see who can get the worst mpg for a change
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I'd be interested in seeing the tach in sixth, not fifth.
I don't think it would care what gear it was in.