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  • P_RoloffP
    P_RoloffP
    P_Roloff
    wrote on last edited by
    #6390

    gilber33 said:

    Anyone track how many miles they get on a tank of gas in their e30 (with an m20)?

    I've yet to track it based upon odometer mileage and actual fuel put in, but the OBC generally reads anywhere from 18-19 mpg in mostly city or hard driving all the way up to 24ish on the highway. This is an auto vert with a 4.10 rear end, so keep that in mind.

    As far as range, I don't remember exactly what I normally get off the top of my head, but something around 300-325 miles I think is about right (per OBC).

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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
      wrote on last edited by
      #6391

      I get about 1.7 miles per tank. My ODO gears are whack

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      • patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1
        wrote on last edited by
        #6392

        KaiserRolls said:

        I get about 1.7 miles per tank. My ODO gears are whack 

        I assumed that's just how far it's been driven since you filled the tank 3 1/2 years ago.

        2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

        07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

        97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
        95 325is *sold*
        93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

        BMWCCA #473306

        Instagram @patsbimmer1

        AKA- HALLWAY PAT

        "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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        • G
          G
          gilber33
          wrote on last edited by
          #6393

          P_Roloff said:

          I've yet to track it based upon odometer mileage and actual fuel put in, but the OBC generally reads anywhere from 18-19 mpg in mostly city or hard driving all the way up to 24ish on the highway. This is an auto vert with a 4.10 rear end, so keep that in mind.

          As far as range, I don't remember exactly what I normally get off the top of my head, but something around 300-325 miles I think is about right (per OBC).

          Woah. I think I'll be lucky to break 250 on this tank. Oh well.

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          • straight6pwrS
            straight6pwrS
            straight6pwr
            wrote on last edited by
            #6394

            i've heard these grandiose tales of 27-30mpgs from 325i e30s. i believe them all to calculated with bad math and/or for the owners to be driving unreasonably boring, hypermiling like a prius owner.

            i tracked fuel consumption in my M50 (more efficient than an m20) e30, on an all-highway road trip to Colorado. with a 3.25 rear end,  I was getting 26mpg. granted, the car had lots of gear in it and i was doing 80mph for most 

            my m20 e30 that I had for 10 years had an average of around 21mpg, mixed driving.

            Dan
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            • m42b32M
              m42b32M
              m42b32
              wrote on last edited by
              #6395

              MPG talk makes me miss my e36 318is, I averaged 33mpg no problem.

              Definitely don't get over 20 on the e30 now, but that's my fault.

              1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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              • Ryan...R
                Ryan...R
                Ryan...
                wrote on last edited by
                #6396

                Commuting my 325i I was always pretty stoked to get anywhere north of 20 mpg. 

                The e30 318is was consistently getting 28+ hwy.

                2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                • RekpointR
                  RekpointR
                  Rekpoint
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #6397

                  49957597807579aeffaeak.jpg_DSC0190 by Glen Jakober, on Flickr

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                  • KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRolls
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #6398

                    KaiserRolls said:

                    I get about 1.7 miles per tank. My ODO gears are whack 

                     calculated about 23ish mpg running like 3700-3900rpm for 2.5hrs straight. ZF trans/3.25 rear end/m52

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                    • B
                      B
                      B C
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #6399

                      Is anybody else here a transplant/grew up in a different state?

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                      • KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRolls
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #6400

                        B C said:

                         Is anybody else here a transplant/grew up in a different state? 

                        Nice try FBI

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #6401

                          KaiserRolls said:

                          Nice try FBI

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                          • RekpointR
                            RekpointR
                            Rekpoint
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #6402

                            B C said:

                             Is anybody else here a transplant/grew up in a different state? 

                            I originated in Florida

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                            • G
                              G
                              gilber33
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #6403

                              B C said:

                               Is anybody else here a transplant/grew up in a different state? 

                              I grew up in Sheboygan. Which is effectively its own world compared to the rest of the State.

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                              • SteelBlueS
                                SteelBlueS
                                SteelBlue
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #6404

                                gilber33 said:

                                I grew up in Sheboygan. Which is effectively its own world compared to the rest of the State. 

                                Ever been to Fond du Lac?

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                                • RekpointR
                                  RekpointR
                                  Rekpoint
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #6405

                                  F in the chat boys.

                                  Rip the Alpina Z8, Ill see you at the salvage auction

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                                  • G
                                    G
                                    gilber33
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #6406

                                    SteelBlue said:

                                    Ever been to Fond du Lac?

                                    You mean Sheboygan's sister city? Home to one of the last remaining Fazoli’s.

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #6407

                                      gilber33 said:

                                      You mean Sheboygan's sister city? Home to one of the last remaining Fazoli’s. 

                                      Fazoli’s breadsticks > Olive Garden’s breadsticks

                                      Fazoli’s pizza > Most pizza chain’s pizza

                                      there is still one by HWY 100 and Greenfield in ‘stallis

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                                      • HipMFH
                                        HipMFH
                                        HipMF
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #6408

                                        10/10

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                                        • patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #6409

                                          I bought my first mountain bike tonight and the first bike I've owned in over 10 years that wasn't a BMX bike.  It was at the local bike shop and I looked at it Saturday, liked it but ultimately left. I stopped by today and the owner says "oh I was gonna call you.  That's one of the employees bikes so I could save you some money of you pay cash.  $160.". I said done let me go get my truck.

                                          It's a 2001 GT Aggressor.  Pretty basic but in like new condition and good enough for my needs right now.

                                          IMG20200602164158.jpg

                                          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                          95 325is *sold*
                                          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                          BMWCCA #473306

                                          Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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