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bmw2002 said:
I run a fleet of 730d, the average across them is 31.7mpg. My 745s used to be 22.8mpg.
What are the outliers (best/worst you've seen)?My own experience of a couple of weekends in a 730d gave about 35mpg which was mostly long runs with a bit of town driving either end of the journey.
noumenon said:
bmw2002 said:
I run a fleet of 730d, the average across them is 31.7mpg. My 745s used to be 22.8mpg.
What are the outliers (best/worst you've seen)?My own experience of a couple of weekends in a 730d gave about 35mpg which was mostly long runs with a bit of town driving either end of the journey.
bmw2002 said:
SJobson said:
Just to get a feel for the diesel economy saving, I estimated some figures for the 730D and 745i based on 10k miles a year (which is, of course, what the OP actually said):
730D, 40mpg average, £1.00/litre: £1,136.50 per year.
745i, 25mpg average, 90p/litre: £1,636.56 per year.
So £500 per annum, or just over £40 a month, is the difference. And that's based on optimistic consumption for the diesel and being generous on the fuel price (diesel's at least 12p/litre more expensive wherever I go currently), so the real difference will be smaller.
For the extra performance, initial cost saving and V8 engine, £40/month is well justified in my view.
I run a fleet of 730d, the average across them is 31.7mpg. My 745s used to be 22.8mpg.730D, 40mpg average, £1.00/litre: £1,136.50 per year.
745i, 25mpg average, 90p/litre: £1,636.56 per year.
So £500 per annum, or just over £40 a month, is the difference. And that's based on optimistic consumption for the diesel and being generous on the fuel price (diesel's at least 12p/litre more expensive wherever I go currently), so the real difference will be smaller.
For the extra performance, initial cost saving and V8 engine, £40/month is well justified in my view.
I did the same exercise for my mum when she was looking at X3 3.0Ds and X3 3.0is - the petrol made sense given the mileage she does but she preferred the drive of the diesel auto so ignored me advice!
Looks like a 745i is the way forward if I go down that route. 745i + Elise or 335i? Hmmmmm
Looks like a 745i is the way forward if I go down that route. 745i + Elise or 335i? Hmmmmm
hughjayteens said:
I did the same exercise for my mum when she was looking at X3 3.0Ds and X3 3.0is - the petrol made sense given the mileage she does but she preferred the drive of the diesel auto so ignored me advice!
Looks like a 745i is the way forward if I go down that route. 745i + Elise or 335i? Hmmmmm
Yup, when I had the an Audi company car choice I went for the diesel before looking at costs as I though it was the best 4-pot between the two.Looks like a 745i is the way forward if I go down that route. 745i + Elise or 335i? Hmmmmm
As for your 745i + Elise or 335i dilema - it's a nice problem to have
I know which way I'd go!
hughjayteens said:
I did the same exercise for my mum when she was looking at X3 3.0Ds and X3 3.0is - the petrol made sense given the mileage she does but she preferred the drive of the diesel auto so ignored me advice!
Looks like a 745i is the way forward if I go down that route. 745i + Elise or 335i? Hmmmmm
Has to be 745 + Elise. Looks like a 745i is the way forward if I go down that route. 745i + Elise or 335i? Hmmmmm
The 335i is just a nice motorway mile muncher, if it was one car it would have to be an M3 not a 335i.
I have been sorely tempted by reading this....
About 6weeks ago, there were a few 745 beamers on ebay for around £6500 (2002 plate). Now they seem to be up near the £8000 mark.
Where are all the cheapo ones? Or have I missed the boat? I am looking on autotrader, ebay and pistonheads. Anywhere else people can recommend?
About 6weeks ago, there were a few 745 beamers on ebay for around £6500 (2002 plate). Now they seem to be up near the £8000 mark.
Where are all the cheapo ones? Or have I missed the boat? I am looking on autotrader, ebay and pistonheads. Anywhere else people can recommend?
minerva said:
I have been sorely tempted by reading this....
About 6weeks ago, there were a few 745 beamers on ebay for around £6500 (2002 plate). Now they seem to be up near the £8000 mark.
Where are all the cheapo ones? Or have I missed the boat? I am looking on autotrader, ebay and pistonheads. Anywhere else people can recommend?
All the cheap ones have presumably broken down or exploded. Never, ever buy a car like this from the absolute bottom of the barrel. It'll cost you lots more than a good one in the long run.About 6weeks ago, there were a few 745 beamers on ebay for around £6500 (2002 plate). Now they seem to be up near the £8000 mark.
Where are all the cheapo ones? Or have I missed the boat? I am looking on autotrader, ebay and pistonheads. Anywhere else people can recommend?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-54-BMW-730-D-SE-AUTO-SI...
Advert for 54 plate 730d full BMW SH 98 000 miles, ebay auction going for £9109 with 3hours left. buy it now price is £12995, but i think that this will be a bargin.
Where are my balls?! I really want to bid....
Advert for 54 plate 730d full BMW SH 98 000 miles, ebay auction going for £9109 with 3hours left. buy it now price is £12995, but i think that this will be a bargin.
Where are my balls?! I really want to bid....
Blimey, this is a long thread for a luxobarge. I still stand by by option on page 1 of getting the 745i (for a lot less than a diesel) and fitting LPG. Equivalent mpg will then be 40+, better than the diesel and you've still got a V8. Sorted.
By the way i also have an E90 330i and i do find it a bit odd that a motoring magazine has never bothered to test properly what is probably the best allround engine currently in production. I think they may have tested one as part of a 'handling' test once a few years ago with loads of other cars, but thats it, odd.
By the way i also have an E90 330i and i do find it a bit odd that a motoring magazine has never bothered to test properly what is probably the best allround engine currently in production. I think they may have tested one as part of a 'handling' test once a few years ago with loads of other cars, but thats it, odd.
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