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74 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2008 at 8:48 AM
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Replying to: gerapau (Aug 06, 2006 9:52 am) |
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I am getting about 12-14 mpg in the city, 16 - 19 on freeways. I am at 2000 miles now and the lifetime average is 16 mpg. (The EPA sticker says 19 - 27.) It's so strange to drive a car and get, like, 14 mpg, when I was really looking forward to getting in the 20's around town! I am disappointed to say the least. Would love to hear about other's experiences. New and after break-in. And how long was break-in? I am at about 60-65% of what to expect. There seems to be little I can do. I wish I had known this before I bought a new car sight unseen -- in my state, you sign away your rights to return the car before you drive you car off the lot. I special ordered my car through a broker. The same problem would apply to any car where you could not test for mileage on the spot before purchase, however. It's an agreement you have to sign, here in Cal., called, "there is no cooling off period", ie you cannot return your car even if you discover something like I did, seriously to your dislike immediately after purchase. I love my car in every other way. But I feel like either I was not informed of what's true about these cars, in general, or my car is an exception. At this point, I am not sure which is the case. In either case, personally, with what I have gone through, I would not buy a new car again, because I have learned that i have no recourse -- apparently BMW can make a car with any mileage they wish and not be legally accountable! Each time, I have to figure out when I want to make a trip, it's going to cost me 30 to 40 percent more in gas than I thought. I wish I knew what I could do. Any suggestions? Ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks.
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Replying to: pattiluv (Aug 09, 2006 11:59 am)  10,000 miles to see how the engine break-in affects the fuel economy- you HAVE been following the owners manual break-in procedure, correct? Some BMWs will pick up a couple of mpg(or more) once the engine is fully broken in.
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Replying to: div2 (Aug 09, 2006 4:47 pm) SO thanks for your ideas...I do appreciate... It is unfortunate that BMW told me they refuse to stand by the car they produced. Would I buy a BMW again? Yes! Do i *love* my car? Yes. But.....buy a new one? not a new car...especially a new BMW, never again. Wait ten thousand miles? And then what? What if then it isn't right? They've already told me they aren't going to do anyting about it. I have heard there are other cars out there, 330s,with this problem. I am wondering if this is an issue that goes far beyond just me? When I've asked the dealer and the manufacturer how many mpg the car should get, they say, they don't know. Now, do YOU believe that? I don't. All I can say? I would never buy a new car, especially one where I could not check the mileage first hand again, first. THere is no one to protect you or me as consumers. Thank you for your suggestions. I remain open minded for more ideas. Plain out of them over here and willing to try anything. I hate having to do math every time I want to take a road trip. Apparently you have no recourse if you get something way off the mark. A warrantee doesn't do it. Still would love to know what others are getting.... 
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Replying to: pattiluv (Aug 10, 2006 7:54 am) Although it is interesting to watch how the mileage counter does change when you drive, ie accelerate, decelerate, etc... .there are actually three mileage counters in my car... even one on the control panel! So I can see very well what happens every time I step on the gas, coast, brake, etc... I get a driving lesson just driving in my car on gas mileage! And I do mostly freeway. |
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In town commuting, I get 20-22 mpg. Keep a "higher than what you would think" psi in the tires around 40psi), it makes at least a 2 gallon difference. In the winter, I get a couple less, either from gas or lower pressure in the tires for better grip. I drive all-season Michelins. Just finished a trip to San Diego from Colorado Springs. Interstate driving along with some city. With four in the car and luggage, with air on, and normally at about 80mph on Interstates, I got 28mpg for the 1,300 miles. |
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Replying to: tropes (Aug 10, 2006 5:31 pm)
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Replying to: fdg07 (Aug 18, 2006 12:23 pm)
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Replying to: potemkin (Aug 21, 2006 8:20 am) 
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Replying to: chaslewis2004 (Apr 14, 2006 12:24 pm) 
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