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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series: Premium Fuel for Premium Car?
16 messages, Last post on Aug 05, 2008 at 8:39 AM
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Interesting article in NYTimes with quote from BMW spokeman that using regular grade does no harm to the engine. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/03/automobiles/03OCTANE.htm Considering that savings would add up over long term, may be the way to go. Just curious what the experience is of bimmer drivers with using regular gas and whether any issues have surfaced.
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Replying to: birdrules (Aug 02, 2008 7:28 am) So you offset a per tank savings of what, $3.00?, with the fact your car is performing at sub-par levels with respect to the use of premium fuel, which is what the article also says. So why even bother to get a car that requires premium fuel. Once there was an issue at the pumpt and I put mid-grade fuel into the Bimmer, I honestly couldn't tell the difference in this specific situation. YMMV though. |
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Replying to: birdrules (Aug 02, 2008 7:28 am) |
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Replying to: birdrules (Aug 02, 2008 7:28 am)  I once put up a (joke) business model wherein I would buy up 1964 Ford Falcons and put fiberglass BMW bodies on them, for people who wanted to look good but didn't have any interest in the actual driving characteristics or awesome performance possibilities of the car.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 03, 2008 9:07 am) Or, as a friend of mine puts it, a few people buy BMWs to drive, but most buy them to wear... 
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 03, 2008 6:32 pm) That however, was determined by a test done by Hyundai on one of its engines, which I don't think is a fair comparison to a "tweaked" engine like a BMW or a Porsche. If I had a Hyundai sedan, I'd probably switch to 87 octane, too. I think people who put 87 octane in a Porsche should have their cars confiscated. I'm not much for big government, but in this case the authorities have to intervene 
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 04, 2008 7:56 am) They should also be sentenced to drive a Kia Rio for the rest of their natural life.
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 04, 2008 9:17 am) A person spends $50K on a optioned-up BMW and then decides to run 87 instead of 91, for a savings of $300 a year? This suggests (to me) that this person is way overextended in life style.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 04, 2008 9:53 am) Nothing; I hear that question all the time? A person spends $50K on a optioned-up BMW and then decides to run 87 instead of 91, for a savings of $300 a year? It's rarely even that much- it's usually less than $200. This suggests (to me) that this person is way overextended in life style. Haven't you heard? It's easier to look rich than actually BE rich. And don't get me started on the dimwits who take their M3 or 911 to those quicky lube type shops... |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 04, 2008 9:53 am) Maybe it's just depression era thinking... I don't know.. My uncle got a Lexus at age 71... cash buyer... w/no money issues... and, it was a constant conversation about octane requirements... I was glad when he sold it..  regards, kyfdx
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