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Old 03-08-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='541688' date='Mar 8 2008, 09:10 PM
Who cares!!?? It'll be fine just enjoy the car. If you're going for better mileage, baby the go-pedal a little, when you feel like some fun, then get on it a bit. I just got mine two days ago, too... MY GAWD!! I cannot still believe the throttle response and handling of this car. It bounces the tach like a digital clock, in fact I have to watch myself during the break-in period, as you can get to 5K too quickly. I drove up to Mt. Rainier to enjoy the twists, and that's where this baby really shines. Can't wait for summer!

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I agree -- congrats on your new baby Cal...
Old 03-09-2008, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='541710' date='Mar 8 2008, 10:40 PM
I agree -- congrats on your new baby Cal...
I think this is the real reason why BMW is moving to turbo charging with its L6's and V8's, its essentially a variable displacement engine. Run at a steady state is gets gas mileage commenstruate with its (bore x stroke x #cylinders) mechanical displacement. Only under load does the power and poorer gas mileage kick in.
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