1 series gas tank is too small imo

Monterra · 08-17-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BaNaNaBoy69

1er gas tank is too small because the fuel economy isn't that great, even on the non-turbo 128i.

Disagree- I get 350mi per tank without really trying or running it to empty. If I had the TT and I might feel differently but with 28/29 mpg I think 14 is acceptable for this car. Sure the 16.4 gal. on my C230C+ 29/30 mpg was nice, but that was more of cruiser- great for long trips for a small car but much less entertaining on bendy stuff.

1013mm · 08-17-2009, 07:59 AM

tank is too small but what can you say? its a small sports car....

oasis3582 · 08-17-2009, 08:36 AM

Worst case mpg = 17mpg let's say.
Assuming 14 gal tank.

14 gal x 17mi/gal = 238 miles per tank
238 mi/tank @ 75 mph = 3.17 hrs/tank.

That's a pretty good rest/bathroom break interval to me.

AchtungF80 · 08-17-2009, 08:50 AM

It was a small pain to have to refill every 235-250mi/1 tank of fuel while in Europe...made my trip slightly more expensive, like most, I am used to getting over 300mi to 1 tank of fuel.

ChrisK · 08-17-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cookie

if they made it bigger, then others will complain about rear legroom and/or trunk space. it's a small car, can't win at everything

+1^n

Either you want less weight or a bigger gas tank.

jeremyc74 · 08-17-2009, 09:42 AM

The small tank is a little bit of a pain on road trips, but I don't see it as a huge issue honestly.

I like to stop about every two hours on a long trip. My previous car got about the same mileage as the 135i, but had an 18 gallon tank. That ment I'd stop once around half a tank for a bathroom break, and then again for fuel. In the 135 I either stretch the stop out a little more and refuel every time, or shorten it a little on the bottom half.

A larger tank would have been nice, but given the size of the car it's understandable.

SlickShift · 08-17-2009, 10:02 AM

I have to say this is my biggest complaint for the 1er. I went from getting 375 miles out of a tank in my E46 325Ci to around 225 in the 135i. It's really annoying sometimes. But hey, I'll take a small gas tank over the 184hp in the 325.

TMR013 · 08-17-2009, 10:13 AM

Beats the 11 gallon tank I had in my S2000. But I fill up just about as often.

EngPhys09 · 08-17-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BaNaNaBoy69

1er gas tank is too small because the fuel economy isn't that great, even on the non-turbo 128i.

im lucky if i get 410 km per tank. so far my idrive tells me im getting 6.8 km/l and ive driven the car for about 3000 km since june. even my twin-turbo, heavier x6 xdrive35i gets 5.4 km/l. not much of a difference if you ask me.

Geez I'm getting over 600km on a tank everytime I fill up. Best I have had was over 700km on a tank! But that's still only 7.5 L/100km. I've had an average mileage on the 401 over a longer trip sticking at 5.6 to 5.9.

I must be using the wrong pedal??? The middle one makes you go faster right??

Monterra · 08-17-2009, 11:56 AM

TMR013: Sounds like a downgrade to me all things being equal which of course they're not...

Snertz · 08-17-2009, 11:57 AM

From my trip from boston to ny last night, the avg speed included a bit of stop and go traffic.

I have a 135 and even with local driving I'm still getting around 300 a tank.

TMR013 · 08-17-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterra

TMR013: Sounds like a downgrade to me all things being equal which of course they're not...

Your right, definately not equal.

jterz91 · 08-17-2009, 02:06 PM

its not the size of the tank thats bothering me its how im using it. im getting really low amount of miles per tank and im not driving that crazy. im just guessing that because its a new car it just has to break in

jeremyc74 · 08-17-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jterz91

its not the size of the tank thats bothering me its how im using it. im getting really low amount of miles per tank and im not driving that crazy. im just guessing that because its a new car it just has to break in

It's a 13 gallon tank (12.5 if you stop when you get the first low fuel warning). If you're driving around town you're probably only getting about 20mpg, or maybe a little better, so about 240 miles out of the tank. On the highway in a 128i I'd expect 340 or better.

The fuel economy will improve some as it breaks in though.

IndyMike · 08-17-2009, 02:32 PM

Personally, it doesn't bug me. It's all relative. Compared to the M3 it's a gaz mizer.

blklacker · 08-17-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BaNaNaBoy69

1er gas tank is too small because the fuel economy isn't that great, even on the non-turbo 128i.

im lucky if i get 410 km per tank. so far my idrive tells me im getting 6.8 km/l and ive driven the car for about 3000 km since june. even my twin-turbo, heavier x6 xdrive35i gets 5.4 km/l. not much of a difference if you ask me.

Any car pushing 300hp/300tq getting over 25mpg is AOkay in my books

rodi · 08-17-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oasis3582

Worst case mpg = 17mpg let's say.
Assuming 14 gal tank.

14 gal x 17mi/gal = 238 miles per tank
238 mi/tank @ 75 mph = 3.17 hrs/tank.

That's a pretty good rest/bathroom break interval to me.

what?
i get 30mpg on the highway @ 70-75 mph. 360 miles. almost five hours of driving.

but in the city - 18mpg at best.

JimD · 08-17-2009, 03:50 PM

I got about the same number of miles as my SUV out of the first two tanks. The SUV tank is 17 gallons but the mpg is also less.

Jim

oasis3582 · 08-17-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rodi

what?
i get 30mpg on the highway @ 70-75 mph. 360 miles. almost five hours of driving.

but in the city - 18mpg at best.

I was giving an absolute worst case scenario.

tm30 · 08-17-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

It's a 13 gallon tank (12.5 if you stop when you get the first low fuel warning). If you're driving around town you're probably only getting about 20mpg, or maybe a little better, so about 240 miles out of the tank. On the highway in a 128i I'd expect 340 or better.

The fuel economy will improve some as it breaks in though.

I'm getting a solid 20 mpg city-driving my 128 MT. Haven't gone on any extended highway trips, but I'm pretty happy so far.

tnorton776 · 08-18-2009, 02:11 AM

car should be a half foot - foot longer imo to make the space. slightly longer wheel base 2. heard some complaints about the wheel base being a bit short. I love the car. but it is year 1, and needs some tweaking.

SG Spiff · 08-18-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tnorton776

car should be a half foot - foot longer imo to make the space. slightly longer wheel base 2. heard some complaints about the wheel base being a bit short. I love the car. but it is year 1, and needs some tweaking.

The car you're describing exists. It's called a 3-series.

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oasis3582 Lieutenant 146 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Worst case mpg = 17mpg let's say. Assuming 14 gal tank. 14 gal x 17mi/gal = 238 miles per tank 238 mi/tank @ 75 mph = 3.17 hrs/tank. That's a pretty good rest/bathroom break interval to me. __________________ Current: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Previous: VW GTI, Tesla Model 3 LR, Mazda MX-5 RF, Ford Mustang GT (x2), Mazda 3, BMW Z4 sDrive35i, Acura TSX, BMW 135i, Acura TSX, Honda Accord Coupe V6, Acura RDX, Pontiac GTO 6.0, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	The small tank is a little bit of a pain on road trips, but I don't see it as a huge issue honestly. I like to stop about every two hours on a long trip. My previous car got about the same mileage as the 135i, but had an 18 gallon tank. That ment I'd stop once around half a tank for a bathroom break, and then again for fuel. In the 135 I either stretch the stop out a little more and refuel every time, or shorten it a little on the bottom half. A larger tank would have been nice, but given the size of the car it's understandable.
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SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	I have to say this is my biggest complaint for the 1er. I went from getting 375 miles out of a tank in my E46 325Ci to around 225 in the 135i. It's really annoying sometimes. But hey, I'll take a small gas tank over the 184hp in the 325. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I got about the same number of miles as my SUV out of the first two tanks. The SUV tank is 17 gallons but the mpg is also less. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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tnorton776 Enlisted Member 26 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW 128i 2009 sports package Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	car should be a half foot - foot longer imo to make the space. slightly longer wheel base 2. heard some complaints about the wheel base being a bit short. I love the car. but it is year 1, and needs some tweaking.
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