First long distance trip in my 535
08-07-2008, 07:15 PM
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Its going to be the first major road trip with this thing, I've got a wedding to go to in PA (Near Harrisburg). Dr. Lev, i'll be passing by Pittsburgh on the way there, want to meet up? 
Once I get back, I'll post my MPG and pics of all the bugs I pick up on the front end/windshield along the way
Once I get back, I'll post my MPG and pics of all the bugs I pick up on the front end/windshield along the way
08-07-2008, 07:19 PM
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Have a safe drive/trip, easy on the bride's maids @ the wedding 
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Originally Posted by formuleuno' post='642188' date='Aug 7 2008, 11:15 PM
Its going to be the first major road trip with this thing, I've got a wedding to go to in PA (Near Harrisburg). Dr. Lev, i'll be passing by Pittsburgh on the way there, want to meet up?
Once I get back, I'll post my MPG and pics of all the bugs I pick up on the front end/windshield along the way
Once I get back, I'll post my MPG and pics of all the bugs I pick up on the front end/windshield along the way
I just did 1000 mile round trip in the 550i. Got 26 mpg even while showing off the V8 power at times.
08-08-2008, 11:51 AM
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Enjoy that boring-ass PA turnpike!!! I live near Philadelphia, but have family in Pittsburgh. The only thing to look forward to on the PA turnpike are the 4 tunnels. Yeehaw! Seriously boring trip. It certainly will be better in the 535 (if you can stay awake).
08-08-2008, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by formuleuno' post='642188' date='Aug 7 2008, 10:15 PM
Its going to be the first major road trip with this thing, I've got a wedding to go to in PA (Near Harrisburg). Dr. Lev, i'll be passing by Pittsburgh on the way there, want to meet up?
Once I get back, I'll post my MPG and pics of all the bugs I pick up on the front end/windshield along the way
Once I get back, I'll post my MPG and pics of all the bugs I pick up on the front end/windshield along the way
08-10-2008, 04:21 PM
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I just got back from PA. First off, I didn't have comfort seats, and I feel fine after all that driving (split some time with the wife). But I had an average speed of 72 mph and achieved 28 mpg both ways. I filled up twice during the whole trip, including the driving around town. The 28 mpg amounted to about 480 miles out of 1 tank of fuel ( I could have gotten there on 1 tank, but I was about 40 miles out and only had about 30 miles left on the fuel range). This is definitely THE tool for driving long distances. I will post some pics of some interesting sites in a bit.
I just got back from PA. First off, I didn't have comfort seats, and I feel fine after all that driving (split some time with the wife). But I had an average speed of 72 mph and achieved 28 mpg both ways. I filled up twice during the whole trip, including the driving around town. The 28 mpg amounted to about 480 miles out of 1 tank of fuel ( I could have gotten there on 1 tank, but I was about 40 miles out and only had about 30 miles left on the fuel range). This is definitely THE tool for driving long distances. I will post some pics of some interesting sites in a bit.
08-10-2008, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by formuleuno' post='643739' date='Aug 10 2008, 05:21 PM
Guys,
I just got back from PA. First off, I didn't have comfort seats, and I feel fine after all that driving (split some time with the wife). But I had an average speed of 72 mph and achieved 28 mpg both ways. I filled up twice during the whole trip, including the driving around town. The 28 mpg amounted to about 480 miles out of 1 tank of fuel ( I could have gotten there on 1 tank, but I was about 40 miles out and only had about 30 miles left on the fuel range). This is definitely THE tool for driving long distances. I will post some pics of some interesting sites in a bit.
I just got back from PA. First off, I didn't have comfort seats, and I feel fine after all that driving (split some time with the wife). But I had an average speed of 72 mph and achieved 28 mpg both ways. I filled up twice during the whole trip, including the driving around town. The 28 mpg amounted to about 480 miles out of 1 tank of fuel ( I could have gotten there on 1 tank, but I was about 40 miles out and only had about 30 miles left on the fuel range). This is definitely THE tool for driving long distances. I will post some pics of some interesting sites in a bit.
08-10-2008, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='643744' date='Aug 10 2008, 08:31 PM
Glad to hear all went well...
08-10-2008, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by formuleuno' post='643745' date='Aug 10 2008, 05:33 PM
Thanks Gene...The Bridesmaids werent anything special just in case you were wondering...
haha, no worries...i am sure you told your wife that as well