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#11 of 91 Re: M35x MPG [sfcharlie] by bw45sport Jun 23, 2006 (10:52 am)
Replying to: sfcharlie (Jun 22, 2006 11:01 am) It's led me to have some buyer's remorse about not having gone with Audi A6 which seems to get closer to 20, w/o all the carefulness.   $400/yr difference in gas on a $40k+ car would cause buyer's remorse?   I drive an M45 Sport, have averaged a little over 17mpg through 10,000 miles, and wouldn't even dream of having an A6 for the $300 max it will cost me. Replies to this message: sfcharlie (Jun 23, 2006 5:50 pm) bw45sport (Jun 23, 2006 11:45 pm) sfcharlie (Jun 24, 2006 5:20 am) sfcharlie (Jun 24, 2006 5:13 am)
#12 of 91 Re: M35x MPG [bw45sport] by sfcharlie Jun 23, 2006 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: bw45sport (Jun 23, 2006 10:52 am) Hmmm ... yes ... looks less relevant in $$ terms ... thanks.   Why so down on the A6? Replies to this message: bw45sport (Jun 23, 2006 11:45 pm) sfcharlie (Jun 24, 2006 5:20 am)
#13 of 91 Re: M35x MPG [sfcharlie] by bw45sport Jun 23, 2006 (11:45 pm)
Replying to: sfcharlie (Jun 23, 2006 5:50 pm) Why so down on the A6?   I really didn't mean to sound harsh regarding the A6. It's a wonderful car and one that would make anybody shopping in this segment, other than zealot BMW owners, very happy.   My only concern with the A6, which is a concern to me with all German makes right now, is reliability. I'm 2 for 2 with lousy BMW products and have been suffering through the worst automobile ordeal imaginable with a 2003 MB SL500. While Audi has made tremendous strides in improvement as it relates to reliability, mid to long term reliability still suffers when compared to Infiniti/Lexus. Reliability is not my only consideration when choosing cars but it has moved up the list with my recent experiences.   While I agree that Infiniti's entire lineup would be better served by cars that were more fuel-efficient I merely wanted to point out that the financial side of the equation is often overstated.   BTW, I hope someday we will all be so blessed to appreciate the driving dynamics that only BMW can provide. Replies to this message: sfcharlie (Jun 24, 2006 5:20 am)
#14 of 91 Re: M35x MPG [bw45sport] - But by sfcharlie Jun 24, 2006 (5:13 am)
Replying to: bw45sport (Jun 23, 2006 10:52 am) I was asking more about the part of your post in which, as others have suggested on the M35/M45 forum, you find yourself driving carefully to cope with low mpg of Infiniti. I find myself doing that, and I was asking if that gets annoying. It does, sometimes, for me, when I realize I'm doing that. Maybe you just mean you'd be driving any of the LPS cars that way and your post was not conveying the sense of your doing it is specific to this car.
#15 of 91 Re: M35x MPG [bw45sport] - reliability by sfcharlie Jun 24, 2006 (5:20 am)
Replying to: bw45sport (Jun 23, 2006 11:45 pm) Yes, I that would outweigh mpg. Reading these posts and factoring in my own experience, the individual's history with German cars appears to make such a difference. As one person said on one of these forums, probably around vast majority of owners of all the LPS cars are happy with reliability (I owned a BMW 3-series for two years recently and never had it in the shop except for 15K service, so my perception of BMW is solid reliability) and it's a gamble with every car becaues none of them avoid "semi-lemons", but the Japanese have managed to lessen their "mistake-cars" enough to draw you, me, and others toward them. They usually also throw in better mpg and Nissan engines are an anomaly in that regard, don't you think? Although my automotive engineering expertise is not sufficient to fully explain it. It is only the gearing?
#16 of 91 M35 MPG Report by dmgoodman Jun 24, 2006 (9:44 am)
I am averaging 20.4 MPG (last three fill-ups)in a mix of 60% freeway and 40% suface streets (suburban) in my M35. Have about 2,000 miles on the car. Using Premium so far. "Reasonably aggressive" driving style.
#17 of 91 What's the Big Deal about Mileage? by altared Jun 24, 2006 (2:06 pm)
I don't understand all the traffic complaining about gas mileage. When you buy a luxury, semi-sports car, mileage should be the farthest thing from your mind. If you want gas mileage, buy a vehicle that lists that as a selling point.   I will be getting my 2007 M35x in late July and I won't be caring one bit about gas mileage... and we pay a lot more for gas in Canada than you do in USA (just finished spending almost 5 years of my life living in USA). Replies to this message: sfcharlie (Jun 24, 2006 4:18 pm) kgrinder (Jun 30, 2006 4:47 am) sfcharlie (Jul 03, 2006 7:38 pm)
#18 of 91 Re: What's the Big Deal about Mileage? [altared] by sfcharlie Jun 24, 2006 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: altared (Jun 24, 2006 2:06 pm) It's a gas mileage forum. Replies to this message: kgrinder (Jun 30, 2006 4:47 am)
#19 of 91 Re: M35x MPG [zidecar] by maximafan Jun 24, 2006 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: zidecar (Jun 23, 2006 10:49 am) I gotta hand it to you for being able to  keep a lid on using the wonderful VQ series  engines from Nissan/Infiniti for what they're  really made for. I know it's hard for me.  I have a 2002 Maxima SE and I love to punch  it and I love the little growl-note of the  exhaust. It's like turning away from that  sweet tempting dessert! My lease will be  ending soon, so I'm keeping the M35 in my  radar, among some others. Replies to this message: zidecar (Jun 26, 2006 8:56 am)
#20 of 91 My M35X Mileage by art234 Jun 25, 2006 (6:12 am)
My M35x is a little over a month old, with 2000 miles. I am averaging about 18 MPG around town with about 25% highway driving, but on a recent road trip, including rush hour traffic, I got 25.1 mpg one way and 23.9 back (more stop and go on the return).   What I find interesting is this mileage is somewhat better than the G35X I had before. It was averaging 15-16 in town and never better than 22 on the highway. Considering that the M is heavier with the same power train I was surprised.   That said, I could see a 6 speed tranny with a much longer final drive. The RPM's should definitely be able to be under 2000 for 65-70 miles per hour, and the 6th gear would not compromise performance.   I must say I do love the car in any case...

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