greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Haha, 1000km's!!! The 540 does 14.4l/100km and he says a 7 does 8l/100km. I don't think so! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joel 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 drugs, he's on another planet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 8L/100km eh? I'd be surprised - the M3 can't do that driving a steady 100kph in 6th, and it weighs less, has a smaller engine, and no bling bling chromies adding 10kg of unsprung weight .... per corner. If he want's to call it "M" who cares - plenty of M318is out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Don't you love the Ford Explorer v8 badges on the side? Haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Us muppets take offense to that Didn't know BMW did factory bulletproof windows - Cambridge must be a dangerous place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btccm3 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 yep drugs lots of drugs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Didn't know BMW did factory bulletproof windows - Cambridge must be a dangerous place. Now you do know - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armored_limousine Edited May 28, 2008 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Baghdad, Moscow, Washington DC, Mexico City and Cambridge. Learn something every day!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) yeah I think he is stretching the fuel economy just a wee bit. I went to Gizzy and back last year in a 740 and got it down to about 9.8l/100km, and that was driving rather economically! Edited May 28, 2008 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Are those Ford V8 badges? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Are those Ford V8 badges? Yup, off an Explorer. Pure class... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 I really like e38s? What a shame!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 He states on his new auction that the 740 has a 95L fuel tank... Really?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo01 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Haha, 1000km's!!! The 540 does 14.4l/100km and he says a 7 does 8l/100km. I don't think so! I've got a 99 E38 740i - 9l/100km is what I can get on a trip (Auckland to Wellington via masterton and the Rimutaka hill. It's pretty impressive. It's about 11l/100km on the commute Wellingto the Upper Hutt (if driven carefully). Of course I bought it for the V8 power and so usually get about 14l/100km. Its economy suffers if you are doing start stop driving / round town etc. Interestingly the BNW manual claims pretty good fuel economy - but it's raing so I'm not getting it from the car to check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo01 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 He states on his new auction that the 740 has a 95L fuel tank... Really?? 740i has 85 litre tank 750i has 95 litre tank Just checked the manual! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo01 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Us muppets take offense to that Didn't know BMW did factory bulletproof windows - Cambridge must be a dangerous place. This probably confused him (from manual): Break-resistant security glass The glass installed on all side windows and the rear window is designed to offer resistance to breakage and vandalism. Each break-resistant window contains several layers of clear synthetic plastic film sandwiched between the inner and outer glass panes. In addition, another film is applied to the inner surface of the glass (facing the passenger compartment). This film prevents the glass, if shattered, from spreading into the passenger compartment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foohey 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 how do you get "bullet proof" from "break resistant" lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted June 7, 2008 aren't you all picky picky! ha ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 aren't you all picky picky! ha hayeah maybe a little bit but there is a huge difference between 'break resistant' and bullet proof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avenged.SSE 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 (edited) Wow compared to these figures my 525i is an absolute gas guzzler, my current fuel economy is anywhere between 12.7 - 13.0 L/100KM. Everything is serviced, new Michelin tyres, no excess weight, I always watch my driving style (don't accelerate really fast etc) yet it is still comparably very high - I don't even dare touch sports mode! Environment wise It's 60% motorway, 40% around town/suburbs. I don't understand how this fuel efficiency labeling system works, does it base it on purely highway driving... I mean looking at these two value... The cars' engines are twice as large as mine - yet are more fuel friendly, not even taking the added weight into account. 1). http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-116344897.htm 2006 750i --> 11.5L /100KM 2). http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-141033305.htm 2007 X5 4.8I --> 12L/ 100KM Also... Lol @ the ad in the first link, stating "These were $235,000" it's quite a pity he doesn't add in the "13 years ago, brand new with no Ks on the clock" bit. Edited June 8, 2008 by Avenged.SSE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 It’s called technology. When I got the 545i (BMW N62) I reset the trip computer and over two tanks our average is bellow 10ltr/100km. they have put a lot of effort into the new BMW’s to keep them efficient, on cruise control mine will coast at every opportunity it can and sits at under 2000rpm at nearly 110kph. It seems to do something strange when idling and tooting around also, fells like it disengages something. BMW claimed 10.7 averages and I don’t doubt that for one second, just compare that to a Holden/Ford V8 car weighing the same with the same performance. I do really like that V8 badge, I might just order one and put an M badge next to it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiggs 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 haha it looks ok if thats what you like but its bastardised. My 740 is a tank. I drive it pretty had. Best economy I had out of it was 9.5l/100km from auckland to tauranga return. Usually i average 13 and sometimes depending on my foot have been known to get up to 20l/100km, but thats extream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
