Foohey 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 212.9 per L makes ya wanna cry, i remember when 91 was 91c and 96 was 96c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I'm older than most coz I can remember when petrol was 50cent a gallon thats 4.5 liters for you young guys which would be about 11cents a liter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 12, 2008 My running average for combined driving is 11.7l/100km On longer trips I regularly get around 10l/100km (except when I'm in a hurry to get to Taupo it's about 12.5 - 13l ) Round town I'm pleased with anything under 12l/100km The M60 pulls along nicely still. 100km/h is just 2000rpm and the torque pulls you round town happily in 6th gear at 60km/h at about 1000rpm However! It's very very easy to burn it quickly though and sometimes hard to resist the feel and noise I'm surprised that the 328's don't get better figures than you guys have posted up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I'm older than most coz I can remember when petrol was 50cent a gallon thats 4.5 liters for you young guys which would be about 11cents a liter yes petrol was 48 c a gallon and beer was 48 c per jug mind you my pay was only about 5000 a year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 My running average for combined driving is 11.7l/100km On longer trips I regularly get around 10l/100km (except when I'm in a hurry to get to Taupo it's about 12.5 - 13l ) Round town I'm pleased with anything under 12l/100km The M60 pulls along nicely still. 100km/h is just 2000rpm and the torque pulls you round town happily in 6th gear at 60km/h at about 1000rpm However! It's very very easy to burn it quickly though and sometimes hard to resist the feel and noise I'm surprised that the 328's don't get better figures than you guys have posted up I wish I had a manual . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I wish i had higher gearing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 I wish i had higher gearing! Any idea what diff ratio your 535is has ? Mine (late 1989) has a 3.45 and @ 100k's it's around 2200rpm, the M30 is hungry whatever ratio it has!! Later model 535is had a 3.64 i think, quicker off the line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Any idea what diff ratio your 535is has ? Mine (late 1989) has a 3.45 and @ 100k's it's around 2200rpm, the M30 is hungry whatever ratio it has!! Later model 535is had a 3.64 i think, quicker off the line. mines got (e34 535) a 3.91 in it.also does 2200 at a 100.problem is when we go up to 140 its turns over at 3600. got a 2.97/3.07 both LSD that need a new home. Edited June 13, 2008 by topcat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 mines got (e34 535) a 3.91 in it.also does 2200 at a 100.problem is when we go up to 140 its turns over at 3600. got a 2.97/3.07 both LSD that need a new home. Surely with the 3.91 the revs would be higher at 100k's, or are you just being approx? Brent said if i change the diff it can be a bit buzzy, what do you reckon? Try a 3.6 or 3.7, are any around in LSD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Just checked mine on the way back from the airport today. This tank is getting me 11.2l/100km around Auckland. That's the 540LE. Onto my 7th tank of fuel in the VW, 5331km, so I'm averaging 888km per tank. I got 920km on the last one. The drive to Mystery Creek and back I averaged 5.2l/100km. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Here in the states the average price for gas is just under $4USD per US Gal (Remember that the US Gal is less than the imperial one). They are moaning heaps about the price, which at the moment is quite expensive for them. With current exchange rates this is working out at $1.40 kiwi per litre. I can remember when I was last over here about 5 years ago their prices were comparatively heaps cheaper than ours - now it seems less so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 14, 2008 Here in the states the average price for gas is just under $4USD per US Gal (Remember that the US Gal is less than the imperial one). They are moaning heaps about the price, which at the moment is quite expensive for them. With current exchange rates this is working out at $1.40 kiwi per litre. I can remember when I was last over here about 5 years ago their prices were comparatively heaps cheaper than ours - now it seems less so It is significantly higher in California that US$4 a gallon - but they have higher taxes on gas than elsewhere.I remember Brook's old man complaining when it hit $3 a gallon, I had no sympathy for him!! Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted June 15, 2008 Been getting around 4l /100km from my new BMW - Is it a diesel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 15, 2008 Is it a diesel?I'm guessing it only has two wheels.Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2008 And that's why they pay you the BIG bucks Grant. It is a BMW motorbike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted June 15, 2008 Good point Grant! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) Damn right 2 wheels 6 gears 73 kW and 0-100kmh = quick! Not only is it more economical but it beats those traffic jams when were you last able to fill up for $30.00! +1, Got my Motorbike liscence and a Motorbike as its the cheapest, most enjoyable and fastest form of transport ATM. Only costs me $26 to fill up and that gets me ~300km. Only problem is it not a Beamer. Edited June 15, 2008 by Quailboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Ironically I sold my 2 wheeler a couple of years back - it was going to end badly (either in hospital or jail) and was costing a bomb in insurance and rego for the 1500km per year it got used. It was an absolutely mint ZX7R - kicking myself now (well, not today anyway ).... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcm17 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Actually wrong, the M52 engine was designed with economy in mind and does significantly better than the earlier M50 engines And if yuo run it on 98 you should see at least 520 km from 55 litres - I get as much as 570 and I dont drive like a nana best range for an M52 is 2,000 to 3,500 RPM - if you do the maths that means it is MORE economical than running it on 95 Im curious to know why using a higher octane fuel means more economy? I've been running my 1996 323i with the 2.5L on 98 and went from Auckland city to Hamilton, Hamilton to Ngatea and then back to the city on around $80 which I thorght was great considering I had to show everyone along the way why my BMW is better than their Hondas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Im curious to know why using a higher octane fuel means more economy? I've been running my 1996 323i with the 2.5L on 98 and went from Auckland city to Hamilton, Hamilton to Ngatea and then back to the city on around $80 which I thorght was great considering I had to show everyone along the way why my BMW is better than their Hondas You said it yourself, higher octane is more fuel efficient as you would've probably used more fuel for that trip running on 91 octane. I think the higher octane fuel are more efficient as they have more inhibitors which makes the fuel burn for longer meaning more energy pushing on the pistons giving more power giving better fuel economy. Welcome by the way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcm17 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Yeah that makes sense. Plus running it on 98 gives it a lil more bang for buck;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normsmith 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 If you're feeling brave give fuelstar a go and then tell us what the results were. :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmerbaz 1 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Hi Guys, Just thought i would add my 2 cents worth. I have a 99 328i. The economy i get is a s follows. On a long trip from here (TGA) to wellington with 4 in the car and aboot full of luggage i reset the trip computor at home and achieve an average speed of 100kph, my fuel economy is 7.5l per 100 km. My urban cycle driving normally is 9.9 l per 100 k. I admit that my HP has been increased to about 205 hp but the economy is pretty good for a 2.8.Its cheaper to run than most of the 2.0l jappas.I also know of several 540 owners who have gained another 100km out of a tank of gas by the same method on a long trip. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) Yep I think its time I got rid of the car now and got a motorbike, I wont have to walk from my car to work which will be great, ride to the door! 4 stroke or 2? Havent got a bike licence so want something under 250cc Edited June 21, 2008 by Chris C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 I got a CBR250RR MC22 with 20,000kms for a very good price. Have great handling and fairly quick. Its great fun! I would go with 4 stroke, engine last longer and have a more linear power curve. With 2 stroke its annoying and expensive adding oil to fuel and you have to get fuel:oil ratio just right. Although they do have much more power than a same size 4 stroke. Also remember that with a bike, you have to buy gear- minimum being helmet, gloves, jacket, boots and probably pants. Just spent up large today, bought: Alpinestars leather jacket- $899 Alpinestars leather pants- $499 Alpinestars gloves- $140 Alpinestars boots- $250 Shoei helmet- $500 Total: too scared to calculate OUCH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
