Gas Mileage

zero619 · 06-11-2005, 05:21 PM

This is to anyone that had delivery of their E90. How have you guys been doing with the mpg. I know that during the break in period you shouldnt be expecting great #'s. So far I've put about 150 miles on the car this week, most of it was highway driving and the onboard computer says im gettin about 21 mpg. How did the rest of you guys do on your first tank?

PS: i have 330i w/ auto

Kao BMW · 06-11-2005, 05:48 PM

My first gase up was at about 270 miles with 20 miles reserve. Roughly about 18mpg I suppose. No so great. I have 330 auto as well

apex188 · 06-11-2005, 07:31 PM

I'm up in Canada so were using litres and kilometers. So far I've been getting what I think is great fuel economy, or maybe its just my gentle driving in breaking the car in. I've gone exaclty 400kms and I have a bit under the 1/4 mark on the gas meter.So i should be able to squeeze out at least 460kms on a full tank.

TwinPowerF30 · 06-11-2005, 09:56 PM

hi fellow vancouver! where you buy your 330 any deals?

bmwczech · 06-11-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by apex188

I'm up in Canada so were using litres and kilometers. So far I've been getting what I think is great fuel economy, or maybe its just my gentle driving in breaking the car in. I've gone exaclty 400kms and I have a bit under the 1/4 mark on the gas meter.So i should be able to squeeze out at least 460kms on a full tank.

Hi apex188, I too am a fellow Canuck, Vancouver Island based. I have been wondering about the gas mileage. I am planning on purchasing a 325i with a manual. I wonder if the 325i will be more fuel efficient than the 330i, since it has less horsepower I would assume it probably will? Of course I will also benefit with better fuel economy with a manual.

I have to ask, where did you purchase your car? I may end up coming to the mainland to purchase my car, maybe Brian Jessel. Did you manage to get any price reduction or was the dealer firm on their pricing?

I hope you are enjoying your e90 :rocks:

Take care

YYdoodle · 06-11-2005, 11:22 PM

Gas mileage should get better over time. Consumes more at first I think.

apex188 · 06-12-2005, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwczech

Hi apex188, I too am a fellow Canuck, Vancouver Island based. I have been wondering about the gas mileage. I am planning on purchasing a 325i with a manual. I wonder if the 325i will be more fuel efficient than the 330i, since it has less horsepower I would assume it probably will? Of course I will also benefit with better fuel economy with a manual.

I have to ask, where did you purchase your car? I may end up coming to the mainland to purchase my car, maybe Brian Jessel. Did you manage to get any price reduction or was the dealer firm on their pricing?

I hope you are enjoying your e90 :rocks:

Take care

Yes I got mine at Brian Jessel. I know the guys, bought before and referred many to him there so I got a deal but as with most BMW's and esp brand new ones like the E90's there not too much of a discount. Its in great demand and will be one of their best sellers, so the market is really supporting the full pricing on it. Got around 1300 off the price....hopefully that was a good....
If you need a contact let me know. At least they will throw in some goodies etc.

ldpantoja · 06-12-2005, 06:52 AM

I'm doing about 420 Miles (Highway) on a tank been really good so far. I have already put about 460 miles on the car.

bmt_toronto · 06-12-2005, 10:10 AM

I've actually been pretty amazed with the range I've got from the first two tanks in my 325i. 620km on the first, 630km on the second.

I drive mostly highway (avg 120 km/h), and have been pretty easy on it for the break-in but still darn good.

But just past 2500km, so redline here I come! I'm going track the consumption on my Palm and report later...

bmwczech · 06-12-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by apex188

Yes I got mine at Brian Jessel. I know the guys, bought before and referred many to him there so I got a deal but as with most BMW's and esp brand new ones like the E90's there not too much of a discount. Its in great demand and will be one of their best sellers, so the market is really supporting the full pricing on it. Got around 1300 off the price....hopefully that was a good....
If you need a contact let me know. At least they will throw in some goodies etc.

Thanks apex188, I think you got a really good deal considering it is the first year of the new e90. I have heard that Brian Jessel is the largest BMW Dealerships in Canada for sales volume with average monthly sales of around 100 cars. I have had some phone conversations with one of the sales people there, Francis and he seems very knowledgable. When I buy my 325i this fall I will definatley go and see them.
Thanks again for the info. and enjoy that beautiful car

TwinPowerF30 · 06-12-2005, 02:46 PM

are you waiting to buy it in the fall for the comfort access option?

bmwczech · 06-12-2005, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bmt_toronto

I've actually been pretty amazed with the range I've got from the first two tanks in my 325i. 620km on the first, 630km on the second.

I drive mostly highway (avg 120 km/h), and have been pretty easy on it for the break-in but still darn good.

But just past 2500km, so redline here I come! I'm going track the consumption on my Palm and report later...

Hi Brandon, that is pretty good gas mileage. I wanted to say thanks for putting up the pics of your car. I shaw them on one of the other threads. I am planning on buying a 325i in October. I too am going to go with the Sparkling Graphite. I plan on getting a manual, sport pkg & aluminum trim.
How are you enjoying the car so far? How is the SG to keep clean? What is the power like with the manual on the 325i? I have driven the 325i in an Auto but have not had a chance to drive the 325i in a manual.
Did you consider going with the sport package? Were you pleased with the price you purchased your car for?
Have I asked you enough questions???
Thanks

bmwczech · 06-12-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by weiweiwei

are you waiting to buy it in the fall for the comfort access option?

No, that isn't the reason I am waiting but I am curious about the comfort package. Can you elaborate on what it is and what it might cost?
Thanks

UncleWede · 06-12-2005, 10:01 PM

On a trip of just about 200 miles, mixed freeway, hills, and canyon I got 29.3 going, and 32.4 coming home. I love that extra feature on the radio display. Check it out, you can reset your average consumption, average speed, etc. It also displays your remaining distance using current average and tank setting. On the radio, hit the (Menu?) button above the radio station adjustment, select (BT?) the first one that is highlighted, and you will get all those displays. MPG/KPG selectable. Highlight a particular setting and you can reset it. No, just the baseline model, so not sure where it is in the iDrive.

aloyouis · 06-12-2005, 11:33 PM

OK all............

The computer says I am getting 27.3 MPG. This after 2300 miles. I have begun to push the car a littler harder anf it dropped from 27.6.

JIM

AznBeemer23 · 06-13-2005, 01:01 AM

took my car to Vegas and was getting almost 26 mpg....
but on average i've been getting 21-23mpg

kes · 06-13-2005, 10:42 AM

My first tank got me 370km when I filled up for 50L. 85% city driving. I'm too in Vancouver and got my car in Brian Jessel last week. 330i automatic.

TwinPowerF30 · 06-13-2005, 01:37 PM

how much did you get off

Cory1000 · 06-13-2005, 02:11 PM

1300 miles so far and average 24.5 per gal.

silverado · 06-13-2005, 02:30 PM

I am doing a lot of city driving and am getting 16-17 mpg. I have not been driving it too gently either, sticking to the maximum allowed in the break-in period, been pushing it to 4500 rpm often and to 100 mpg whenever I can on the high way.

RICH2005 · 08-02-2005, 07:57 PM

I have driven 900 km on my 330i 6 speed manual so far and am getting 10.5 litres per 100 km driven so far (about 26 mpg). I drive about 50% on the highway and 50% in the city and have been driving it pretty easy to break the car in. So far I am pleased with the gas mileage, my 2002 330xi 5 speed manual that I traded in was getting about 12 litres per 100 km.

I am in Vancouver and also bought from Brian Jessel and bought from Andrew Hong. He was very pleasant to deal with, non pressuring, and thorough and gave me a discount in line with what the other posters have mentioned on here. I would highly recommend him.

Jimifighter · 08-02-2005, 08:11 PM

Took the test today. Over 150 miles, I averaged 75.1 mph and 32.6 mpg. That being said, I was driving very conservatively...then I had fun for the next 50 miles and the economy went to 31.7 mpg

but still thought that was pretty good!

06-11-2005, 05:21 PM	#1
zero619 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Gas Mileage This is to anyone that had delivery of their E90. How have you guys been doing with the mpg. I know that during the break in period you shouldnt be expecting great #'s. So far I've put about 150 miles on the car this week, most of it was highway driving and the onboard computer says im gettin about 21 mpg. How did the rest of you guys do on your first tank? PS: i have 330i w/ auto
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Kao BMW iLOVE90 64 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (0)	My first gase up was at about 270 miles with 20 miles reserve. Roughly about 18mpg I suppose. No so great. I have 330 auto as well
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apex188 New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm up in Canada so were using litres and kilometers. So far I've been getting what I think is great fuel economy, or maybe its just my gentle driving in breaking the car in. I've gone exaclty 400kms and I have a bit under the 1/4 mark on the gas meter.So i should be able to squeeze out at least 460kms on a full tank.
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	hi fellow vancouver! where you buy your 330 any deals?
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YYdoodle Captain 115 Rep 666 Posts Drives: E92 M3 fanatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Gas mileage should get better over time. Consumes more at first I think.
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ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I'm doing about 420 Miles (Highway) on a tank been really good so far. I have already put about 460 miles on the car.
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bmt_toronto Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M240i xDrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I've actually been pretty amazed with the range I've got from the first two tanks in my 325i. 620km on the first, 630km on the second. I drive mostly highway (avg 120 km/h), and have been pretty easy on it for the break-in but still darn good. But just past 2500km, so redline here I come! I'm going track the consumption on my Palm and report later... __________________ Brandon BMT_Toronto 2015 GTI Next Up: 2019 230i RWD
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	are you waiting to buy it in the fall for the comfort access option?
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 17980 Rep 9,377 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	On a trip of just about 200 miles, mixed freeway, hills, and canyon I got 29.3 going, and 32.4 coming home. I love that extra feature on the radio display. Check it out, you can reset your average consumption, average speed, etc. It also displays your remaining distance using current average and tank setting. On the radio, hit the (Menu?) button above the radio station adjustment, select (BT?) the first one that is highlighted, and you will get all those displays. MPG/KPG selectable. Highlight a particular setting and you can reset it. No, just the baseline model, so not sure where it is in the iDrive.
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aloyouis Private First Class 19 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 x28 MSport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	OK all............ The computer says I am getting 27.3 MPG. This after 2300 miles. I have begun to push the car a littler harder anf it dropped from 27.6. JIM
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kes Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (0)	My first tank got me 370km when I filled up for 50L. 85% city driving. I'm too in Vancouver and got my car in Brian Jessel last week. 330i automatic.
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	how much did you get off
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Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	1300 miles so far and average 24.5 per gal.
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silverado Captain 288 Rep 874 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I am doing a lot of city driving and am getting 16-17 mpg. I have not been driving it too gently either, sticking to the maximum allowed in the break-in period, been pushing it to 4500 rpm often and to 100 mpg whenever I can on the high way.
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RICH2005 Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: VANCOUVER iTrader: (0)	I have driven 900 km on my 330i 6 speed manual so far and am getting 10.5 litres per 100 km driven so far (about 26 mpg). I drive about 50% on the highway and 50% in the city and have been driving it pretty easy to break the car in. So far I am pleased with the gas mileage, my 2002 330xi 5 speed manual that I traded in was getting about 12 litres per 100 km. I am in Vancouver and also bought from Brian Jessel and bought from Andrew Hong. He was very pleasant to deal with, non pressuring, and thorough and gave me a discount in line with what the other posters have mentioned on here. I would highly recommend him.
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Jimifighter Private First Class 19 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Took the test today. Over 150 miles, I averaged 75.1 mph and 32.6 mpg. That being said, I was driving very conservatively...then I had fun for the next 50 miles and the economy went to 31.7 mpg but still thought that was pretty good!
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