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[S3_Graham]

jonnydm said:

Pickled said:

Def. no chance of 27 ave. my 540 OBC showed an average of 18 mpg, that was mainly round town driving, think I managed an average of 29 on a longish run with cruise set at 80.

Looking at the official figures, the x50i engine is supposed to be a good 10% better. I average about 16mpg - urban, short journeys.

ETA perhaps more of an accurate pointer is my old 528 which barely managed 20 and if I'm being honest was probably doing far less most of the time.

my 530 averaged 24 over 15,000 miles.

[hornetrider]

S3_Graham said:

my 530 averaged 24 over 15,000 miles.

That's what my 550 is averaging, although it is a manual.

[jonnydm]

Guys, you're doing this all wrong

[Lowtimer]

My E39 530i Touring (manual) has an overall average of 31 mpg over the last 5000 miles, varying between a worst tank of 25mpg hustling around the Cornish lanes, and slightly over 40mpg on a 60 mph A-road economy run.

Edited by Lowtimer on Tuesday 19th August 12:05

[Pickled]

tog said:

Thanks, too juicy for everyday for me sadly.

Pah, it's only money, when I had my E32 750 the OBC very rarely showed double figures! And I was running a SIII Jag at the same time, just doing my bit for the environment

[tog]

Pickled said:

tog said:

Thanks, too juicy for everyday for me sadly.

Pah, it's only money, when I had my E32 750 the OBC very rarely showed double figures! And I was running a SIII Jag at the same time, just doing my bit for the environment

I have another car for when I only want to get 17mpg, which is quite often, but for 20k miles a year of work, driving the kids to nursery, and so on something with some semblance of economy is needed. Luckily I'm old enough to think that anything over 30mpg is frugal, so as long as I can get close to that on a run I can get away with it domestically

[S3_Graham]

jonnydm said:

Guys, you're doing this all wrong

13 in the '55 when I picked it up. currently showing 23 after the run to work.

[aarondbs]

Lowtimer said:

My E39 530i Touring (manual) has an overall average of 31 mpg over the last 5000 miles, varying between a worst tank of 25mpg hustling around the Cornish lanes, and slightly over 40mpg on a 60 mph A-road economy run.

Edited by Lowtimer on Tuesday 19th August 12:05

My 530i Manual did 29mpg overall over about 10k

[tog]

aarondbs said:

My 530i Manual did 29mpg overall over about 10k

Know of any nice 530i manual estates?

[BrownBottle]

aarondbs said:

My 530i Manual did 29mpg overall over about 10k

I average 27mpg in my 530d

[E65Ross]

These economy figures are making me feel a bit better

After the trip to and from North Wales and seeing 350 miles of fairly hard driving on a long trip (well, hard for a 1.2) and cruising near its max speed for some periods it still got over 40mpg I did think Blimey, or save a fortune.

Drove the 745i again and thought Meh, this is a much nicer proposition

[hornetrider]

BrownBottle said:

I average 27mpg in my 530d

E65Ross said:

These economy figures are making me feel a bit better

So, equivalent fuel costs in my 550i to a 530D

[Rocksteadyeddie]

BrownBottle said:

aarondbs said:

My 530i Manual did 29mpg overall over about 10k

I average 27mpg in my 530d

Diesels are a bit rubbish if not driven at constant speed on the motorway. I can't recall exactly, but our 18 month average in a E61 525d was definitely sub 30 mpg.

[NastyNick74]

Barge Collective,

Currently looking at estate slush boxed barges for the impending arrival and combined ferrying of it and the hound.

I have had my head turned by a Mk1 Volvo V70 2.4 petrol auto. I have read that the Mk2 V70/S80 auto boxes are a ticking timebomb. Does the same apply to the Mk1 V70 or is it a differnt box entirely? Also, is there anything Bork-tastic I should be looking for on the the Mk1 and walking away from?

As always, many thanks in advance.

[E65Ross]

hornetrider said:

BrownBottle said:

I average 27mpg in my 530d

E65Ross said:

These economy figures are making me feel a bit better

So, equivalent fuel costs in my 550i to a 530D

Keep telling yourself that

How many miles per year do you do HR? I seem to recall you doing a lot in the E38?

Hopefully getting some prices for new tyres and other bits and bobs later as I look to get a few minor niggles sorted.... There is some increased wear to the outer edges of the front tyres, what's the likely cause anyone?

Cheers.

[hornetrider]

E65Ross said:

Keep telling yourself that

E65Ross said:

How many miles per year do you do HR? I seem to recall you doing a lot in the E38?

That was in an old job down Slough way. I've done 25k in the E61 in 20 months.

E65Ross said:

There is some increased wear to the outer edges of the front tyres, what's the likely cause anyone?

You go round corners and roundabouts too fast.

[E65Ross]

hornetrider said:

E65Ross said:

There is some increased wear to the outer edges of the front tyres, what's the likely cause anyone?

You go round corners and roundabouts too fast.

Ah, sounds about right

How long do you get out of your front and rear tyres? What are you currently running and would you get them again?

Thanks again

[wibblebrain]

Rocksteadyeddie said:

Diesels are a bit rubbish if not driven at constant speed on the motorway. I can't recall exactly, but our 18 month average in a E61 525d was definitely sub 30 mpg.

I'm getting around 41mpg overall from my 2008 E60 525d (manual).

[phil_cardiff]

Audi B7 quattros, in either 2.0TFSI or 3.2 form. Any good? An engaging steer?

I know the answer to this already don't I?!

[SpeckledJim]

tog said:

Pickled said:

hornetrider said:

tog said:

No chance of 27ish mpg average is there?

Basically no. I think in mixed driving you'd probably average low 20s at best. It might sneak up to 30 on an individual run if you cruise at 65-70 on the motorway.

Def. no chance of 27 ave. my 540 OBC showed an average of 18 mpg, that was mainly round town driving, think I managed an average of 29 on a longish run with cruise set at 80.

Thanks, too juicy for everyday for me sadly.

Just LPG it. It'll pay for itself in 6 months, and then save you the value of the car every year after that.

It's brill. Honestly.