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gavmobile said:
I try not to look at my mpg around town as I just can't help but open the windows and blip the throttle.
However, I've just done a brim to brim calculation/experiment
This was based on 260 miles of a late night dash from the West Country. Using my own private A roads and motorways which closely resembled the A361 the A303 and the M3, I drove the entire route at nothing less than a licence revoking pace.
This was followed by 50+ miles of commuting/crawling around W London at <15 mph
The air-con was on constantly and I run fatter than recommended non-RFTs at fairly low pressure. Also had two passengers and the rest of the available space packed with camping gear.
The result?
29.8mpg
It's a non ED model too.
Hells Bells....nice!!However, I've just done a brim to brim calculation/experiment
This was based on 260 miles of a late night dash from the West Country. Using my own private A roads and motorways which closely resembled the A361 the A303 and the M3, I drove the entire route at nothing less than a licence revoking pace.
This was followed by 50+ miles of commuting/crawling around W London at <15 mph
The air-con was on constantly and I run fatter than recommended non-RFTs at fairly low pressure. Also had two passengers and the rest of the available space packed with camping gear.
The result?
29.8mpg
It's a non ED model too.
Edited by gavmobile on Wednesday 3rd September 17:24
Welshbeef said:
VerySideways said:
Best so far 39mpg average using cruise control at 78mph on a long trip.
Average since i've owned the car (it's a non ED version) is 26.6mpg (but then i don't hang about in it).
PH breakfast runs are the best, when everyone else is dropping well below 20mpg i'm still getting about 23mpg, can't seem to get it any lower over 100 miles.
Prices seem very reasonable currently - they are starting at £12k for a 55reg car... that would have been a £27k+ car 3 years ago OR buy a Focus ST... hmm which would be similar cash for the same age... but your buying then a 10k cheaper car than the 130i would have been.Average since i've owned the car (it's a non ED version) is 26.6mpg (but then i don't hang about in it).
PH breakfast runs are the best, when everyone else is dropping well below 20mpg i'm still getting about 23mpg, can't seem to get it any lower over 100 miles.
ED 130i's must be incredible...
When is the 3.0ltr from the 3 series being put into the 130i as that will really appeal.
would be reasonable.
adycav said:
If you only want/need one car then the 130i is a great all-rounder. All right, they aren't massive in the back, but, let's be honest, how many people REALLY need to carry around 4/5 6-footers and/or loads of furniture?
What else offers such a blend of performance and economy for the money?
As far as current pricing is concerned, last month I paid £18.8k for an 8-month old car with 1700 miles from a main dealer. It has a few decent options (prof radio, bluetooth, folding mirrors, sun protection glass, lumbar support, er...) and a new one to my spec would cost £29,160.
Yet, despite all this, my favourite aspect of the car is the little lights under the door handles that look lovely at night against the Le Mans blue paint...
Ha..must admit those little blue lights look so cool....
The size thing, is and isnt an issue for us. I already have a 320d M Sport Tourer as a company car, and love it, hence the desire to get a 1er for the wife and young kids. So room on family trips is not a problem.
The size in the back of the 1er is a slight issue for 2yr old boy, and new born baby,
where those big cumbersome car seats are needed... its not something I can walk into a BMW garage and try out, and dont want to buy only to struggle for room, when we have plenty in back of ST....
any advice?
What else offers such a blend of performance and economy for the money?
As far as current pricing is concerned, last month I paid £18.8k for an 8-month old car with 1700 miles from a main dealer. It has a few decent options (prof radio, bluetooth, folding mirrors, sun protection glass, lumbar support, er...) and a new one to my spec would cost £29,160.
Yet, despite all this, my favourite aspect of the car is the little lights under the door handles that look lovely at night against the Le Mans blue paint...
Ha..must admit those little blue lights look so cool....
The size thing, is and isnt an issue for us. I already have a 320d M Sport Tourer as a company car, and love it, hence the desire to get a 1er for the wife and young kids. So room on family trips is not a problem.
The size in the back of the 1er is a slight issue for 2yr old boy, and new born baby,
where those big cumbersome car seats are needed... its not something I can walk into a BMW garage and try out, and dont want to buy only to struggle for room, when we have plenty in back of ST....
any advice?
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