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07-23-2008, 09:41 AM
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I'm surprised at the great fuel economy of the 530xi. It is identical to the manual transmission E39 530i we have - despite being AWD and more power.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
07-23-2008, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by roadie' post='630806' date='Jul 23 2008, 12:41 PM
I'm surprised at the great fuel economy of the 530xi. It is identical to the manual transmission E39 530i we have - despite being AWD and more power.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
Yea? 2004 530i. I'm at exactly 1/2 a tank of gas left and have gone 160 miles. So 320 miles a tank? Pretty horrible. =\
07-23-2008, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by roadie' post='630806' date='Jul 23 2008, 08:41 PM
I'm surprised at the great fuel economy of the 530xi. It is identical to the manual transmission E39 530i we have - despite being AWD and more power.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
My readings where 6,6 l / 100 km but I did calculate it with the trip and the gas pump bill:
7,9 l / 100 km, some 12 % up f**k s**t creek (as the Blues Brothers used to say).
07-23-2008, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='630827' date='Jul 23 2008, 10:57 AM
Sorry to say, but don't thrust the iDrive, it gives you too positive measurements.
My readings where 6,6 l / 100 km but I did calculate it with the trip and the gas pump bill:
7,9 l / 100 km.
My readings where 6,6 l / 100 km but I did calculate it with the trip and the gas pump bill:
7,9 l / 100 km.
Do it the old fashioned way. miles driven and fuel put in.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='630827' date='Jul 23 2008, 10:57 AM
Sorry to say, but don't thrust the iDrive, it gives you too positive measurements.
My readings where 6,6 l / 100 km but I did calculate it with the trip and the gas pump bill:
7,9 l / 100 km, some 12 % up f**k s**t creek (as the Blues Brothers used to say).
My readings where 6,6 l / 100 km but I did calculate it with the trip and the gas pump bill:
7,9 l / 100 km, some 12 % up f**k s**t creek (as the Blues Brothers used to say).
07-23-2008, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='630838' date='Jul 23 2008, 09:03 PM
WHACK!!! (ruler across the knuckles from the penguin!!)
07-23-2008, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jsal' post='630836' date='Jul 23 2008, 09:03 PM
+1. BMW engineering is superb, but they can't calculate mpg for shit. Mine consistently reads 28 mpg when I am really getting about 22mpg. Granted the gas mileage is pretty impressive for the vehicles.
Do it the old fashioned way. miles driven and fuel put in.
Do it the old fashioned way. miles driven and fuel put in.
I have been to actual 6,3 l / 100 km (on a 1000 km period) by driving nicely only on highways... (brake in period).
The fact is that the wide Dunlop Maxx tires are like glue to the asphalt and are increasing the MPG (km/l),
as also only driving in the city and having the car to cool inside while smoking a cigarette before taking off.
07-23-2008, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='630845' date='Jul 23 2008, 11:08 AM
What is that in Finnish, please
07-23-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='630934' date='Jul 23 2008, 03:38 PM
In the movie "The Blues Brothers" when the Blues Brothers curse in front of the nun, (penguin), she hits them across the knuckles with a ruler!
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