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Re: A TDI [nomowhale]
by go4dave
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Jun 19, 2008 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: nomowhale (Jun 19, 2008 7:47 am)
Wow! Congrats on the A3,, and an '06 as well, that's what i have. To be honest, and straight up,,, you'll be so thankful you did. 2 things you NEED to do. You'll get better gas mileage,,, and better performance. #1 APR 91 octane flash, #2 Cold Air Intake. The first one,, got to APR website and find a dealer in your area,,, then contact them,,, it takes about 20-30mins,,, and its the best investment for your 2.0T. then, the second, do some research,, and see which you like best... i choose the Neuspeed Pro-Flo Intake, with Race Extension, and i added a GREEN Air Filter, and HYDRO SHIELD. Once you do some research, that will make sense. Since my car needs to run 91 Octane from the factory, (if you run less, there are some funny little characteristics it starts to do) my mileage went up 2.3 miles per gallon. I didn't learn about the APR flash,, until i had 11,000 miles on my car,,, and with every tank of gas,, i checked the mileage. So,, you'll love these upgrades. Have fun!!!!
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- #29 of 47
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Re: A TDI [go4dave]
by nomowhale
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Jun 19, 2008 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: go4dave (Jun 19, 2008 9:11 am)
Thanks for the info. I will definitely take a look. What kind of gas mileage are you getting with your car now?
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Gas Mileage
by andres3
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Jun 19, 2008 (11:04 am)
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I get a pretty consistent with my driving style (aggressive) 25 miles per gallon in mixed driving.
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- #31 of 47
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Re: A TDI [nomowhale]
by shipo
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Jun 19, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: nomowhale (Jun 19, 2008 7:47 am)
"I like it much better than the 225hp V6 I had in my 2003 530i that I traded in for the A3."
I'll bet you $10,000 that your 530i did not have a 225hp V6. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, BMW has never (and hopefully will never) build a V6 engine of any size or power rating.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: Gas Mileage [andres3]
by go4dave
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Jun 19, 2008 (12:25 pm)
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Replying to: andres3 (Jun 19, 2008 11:04 am)
my driving is very aggressive (Las Vegas, has horrible traffic) and with nowhere to really go on the open highway,, it's all stop and GO LIKE HELL!! Anyway, for the first 11,000 miles,,, i got 21.8 mpg in the summer,, (avg temp 107 degrees F) the rest of the year, i got 22.5 mpg. After the Cold Air Intake and APR Flash, (same drive to work) the first summer i got 23.9mpg, and 24.8 mpg the rest of the year. Now this summer,, as gas prices are going up,,,, i think the fuel makers are cheating us on Octane, and quality (also, with the new % of alcohol allowed) my car is getting about 23.5 mpg (but it's been really windy, and HOT so far this summer) But i still believe,, they are Raping us on Quality of fuel at the pumps.
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Re: A TDI [shipo]
by jxbst15
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Jun 19, 2008 (12:29 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jun 19, 2008 11:40 am)
I think the next A3 will correct most if not all of my fusses over the A3...
-A navigation system worth paying an overinflated price for.
-A useful USB/iPod integration
-Aluminum pedals as a standard feature on the sport/S-Line package
-full leather seats as others mentioned
-better A/C controls (the click knobs are a pain)
-better placement of the parking brake
-turn lights on the rear view mirrors
-keyless entry/ignition
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Re: A TDI [shipo]
by nomowhale
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Jun 19, 2008 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jun 19, 2008 11:40 am)
Sorry, you are right. I meant 3.0-liter, double-overhead-cam inline six-cylinder engine that produced 225 horsepower. I like the low end torque on the 2.0T better than on the BMW engine. With the AC on the BMW would struggle a little bit until I got up to 3500 rpms where it would reach its max torque. In my Audi you reach max torque at 1800 rpm and the band stays flat until 5000 rpm. That is impressive.
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Re: Gas Mileage [go4dave]
by nomowhale
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Jun 19, 2008 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: go4dave (Jun 19, 2008 12:25 pm)
I got 25 mpg on my 530i using 93 Octane with a 75-25 mix of highway and local driving (my best guess). I am hoping for 27 or 28mpg with my A3, but time will tell.
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- #36 of 47
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Re: A TDI [nomowhale]
by shipo
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Jun 19, 2008 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: nomowhale (Jun 19, 2008 1:34 pm)
"With the AC on the BMW would struggle a little bit until I got up to 3500 rpms where it would reach its max torque."
Really? Did you have a manual or an automatic transmission? I ask because I never even felt the presence of the A/C compressor on my 2002 530i 5-Speed.
Best Regards,.
Shipo
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Re: A TDI [shipo]
by nomowhale
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Jun 19, 2008 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jun 19, 2008 1:46 pm)
I had the manual. I felt just the slightest hesitation below 2000 rpm with the AC on. I wonder how much the horsepower was reduced at that point with the AC on compared to with it off. If I remember correctly the engine produced 175 lbs of torque at 1800 rpm. My 2004 Jetta had 166lbs of torque at 1800rpm and was a much lighter car. My 530i was lacking a little in low end torque in my opinion.
I love BMWs. I had a 2001 323i before the 530i and I think the engine was better matched to size and weight of the car--just my opinion. I never had any hesitation with the AC on in that car. I liked the 323i better than the 530i because of the engine and its handling characteristics.
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