Worksie 22 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 Took my recently acquired 2004 530d for a trip from Hamilton to Wellington today. Travelled 505.8 kms, and used not quite half a tank of diesel. Had cruise on as much as possible. Open road speed was set at 100 km/ph. The trip computer ended up sitting on 6.4 ltrs per 100 kms. Was a very comfortable trip too, and the 'comfort spec' seats certainly proved their worth. I particularly like the extendable thigh support squab. I am very happy with my car. Graeme 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 "pics, or it didn't happen"! welcome to the e60 Reprobates**, Graeme! ** well, it sounded better than e60 Mafia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worksie 22 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Olaf said: "pics, or it didn't happen"! welcome to the e60 Reprobates**, Graeme! ** well, it sounded better than e60 Mafia. Here's the pic! Graeme 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 I see youve got your handbrake on while photographing - that's 7 bonus HSE cones for you mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 12 hours ago, Worksie said: Took my recently acquired 2004 530d for a trip from Hamilton to Wellington today. Travelled 505.8 kms, and used not quite half a tank of diesel. Had cruise on as much as possible. Open road speed was set at 100 km/ph. The trip computer ended up sitting on 6.4 ltrs per 100 kms. Was a very comfortable trip too, and the 'comfort spec' seats certainly proved their worth. I particularly like the extendable thigh support squab. I am very happy with my car. Graeme 5 series roadie ftw.Thats impressive economy.Prolly be evn better if the cruise wasnt on use a lot of fuel trying to maintain 100 k on the hills.You might even get back to Hamilton on the same tank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 Good work. I'd be interested to hear if you got much more than 300km from the second 'half' of the tank? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, gjm said: Good work. I'd be interested to hear if you got much more than 300km from the second 'half' of the tank? i am betting a 530 d will do 900 to 1000 k to a tank so your 300 k for half a tank is under serious threat.He may not have been full to start with edit 70 litre tank so say 65 lites=1076 km @6.5 l 100k Edited June 22, 2017 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 Yeah I was going to suggest 1050kms. I guess that's because I was investigating oil burners recently. Graham, it could be the e46 tank featuring the 'drop like a rock' float. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 26 minutes ago, Olaf said: Yeah I was going to suggest 1050kms. I guess that's because I was investigating oil burners recently. Graham, it could be the e46 tank featuring the 'drop like a rock' float. prior to the e60 purchase? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Olaf said: Graham, it could be the e46 tank featuring the 'drop like a rock' float. The E36(s) and the E46 all do that. Seems a common problem across many manufacturers actually - the use of a seemingly inverted pyramid for the fuel tank, with an uncorrected 'dip-stick' to measure what's left. The 318i will comfortably do 500km on a half tank. but is showing a low fuel light soon after 800kms. (65l tank - I rarely get more than 60l in it.) Haven't had the Ti long enough to work that out yet, but yes - the E46 does something similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, gjm said: The E36(s) and the E46 all do that. Seems a common problem across many manufacturers actually - the use of a seemingly inverted pyramid for the fuel tank, with an uncorrected 'dip-stick' to measure what's left. The 318i will comfortably do 500km on a half tank. but is showing a low fuel light soon after 800kms. (65l tank - I rarely get more than 60l in it.) Haven't had the Ti long enough to work that out yet, but yes - the E46 does something similar. what happened to the 320d?Have i missed it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, kiwi535 said: what happened to the 320d?Have i missed it? That's still around. Could be for sale soon, though... Currently waiting for me to change the turbo which after 500000km decided the seals had got a little tired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, gjm said: That's still around. Could be for sale soon, though... Currently waiting for me to change the turbo which after 500000km decided the seals had got a little tired. was that the problem then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 Just now, kiwi535 said: was that the problem then? Certainly looks that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 2 hours ago, kiwi535 said: prior to the e60 purchase? yes, prior to acquisition of 545i. As Midge Ure covered.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Olaf said: Midge Ure I bought him a drink at Stringfellows in London - it was his birthday. How far off topic are we now? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, gjm said: I bought him a drink at Stringfellows in London - it was his birthday. How far off topic are we now? far enough to test the range of a 530d.I will shut up now Edited June 22, 2017 by kiwi535 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, gjm said: I bought him a drink at Stringfellows in London - it was his birthday. How far off topic are we now? about this far...https://youtu.be/5W4YT3CcoWU Looking forward to seeing images of your e60 Diesel, Graeme! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worksie 22 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Olaf said: about this far...https://youtu.be/5W4YT3CcoWU Looking forward to seeing images of your e60 Diesel, Graeme! I am in Wellington till probably Wednesday next week.......... Look for a 530d with the rego BYA530! Graeme Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worksie 22 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 As bought. Has Coomes Johnston BMW number plate frames now. Was sold by them New in Hamilton. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 MMM very interesting would be interested to know what size the tank is and if you get your 1050k. Then what it cost for the fuel plus the ruc to give you a total to do the ks?. Then compare it with a petrol model for comparison obviously it would take the petrol more than a tank full but $$ wise how close would they be?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 12 hours ago, allan said: MMM very interesting would be interested to know what size the tank is and if you get your 1050k. Then what it cost for the fuel plus the ruc to give you a total to do the ks?. Then compare it with a petrol model for comparison obviously it would take the petrol more than a tank full but $$ wise how close would they be?. the dollars will be very close.But would i love being able to go to Tauraunga and back without refilling!That would be using every last drop though!Then there is the torque! ruc is 6.2 c a kilometre,acc/rego is more too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 I got just over 1100kms out of a tank in my old 530d. From just North of Chch via Kaikora, Wellington, Masterton, Palmy, Taupo bypass, Auckland. I think we filled up just past Matamata somewhere. By that stage I had forgotten it needed fuel. I do wonder how far you could get on these roads in the US though. Flat and straight. Though you are going faster. If the limit is 65mph. Everyone does 80mph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 15 hours ago, allan said: ... would be interested to know what size the tank is... I think the E60 530d tank is 70l. So 15-16km/l will give 1050km on a tank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 stop it!you guys making me seriously a 530d or 535d just for the pleasure of seeing 1000 k to a tank! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
