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Thread: why can't my e34 get more than 35 mpg?

  1. 06-23-2004, 10:53 AM #11
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    Default In High School a friend of mine used to draft big rigs

    He had a 64' VW bug and would get so close he could take his foot off the gas pedal and barely use any gas since the bug was at an idle.
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  2. 06-23-2004, 10:57 AM #12
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    Only 35mpg? Isn't this kinda like complaining that you only get to have sex 3 times a day?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Project
    Only 35mpg? Isn't this kinda like complaining that you only get to have sex 3 times a day?
    Exactly! *LOL*

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    Just wondering... what mileage does your Merc get???
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    His Mercedes gets 100 MPG... heh heh
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  6. 06-23-2004, 06:11 PM #16
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    I haven't owned a 535 but I used to have a 735i - I was lucky to get 32 mpg (imperial gallons) on a long run. I get an average of 25 mpg on my 520i and a little less on my 525i (imperial gallons).
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  7. 06-23-2004, 07:48 PM #17
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    well, when its operating on one cylinder bank, ie, as an inline seven, it gets up to......

    sorry, i was being facetious. the model under my name does not exist in the real world. it only exists in the 1999 song "bling bling" by bg, et. al. the closest i got to buying any merc was a w126 from the mid 80s and a w140 S-wine class 560SEL that i didn't buy because i thought the bmw would be easier on maintenence . Shoulda got the 89 e32 750 though, the price was right, if i knew that i was gonna have to do soooo much wrenching on my own, well....not much difference other than gas mileage.

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    Just wondering... what mileage does your Merc get???
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  8. 06-24-2004, 02:05 PM #18
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    Default Yep, me too....same car, same gas mileage. 34 would be great!!

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    Next time, don't pass the convoy of trucks... just drive closely behind them.

    Damn... my 535 gets 22-23 on the hilly highways b/w NYC and Boston.
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  9. 06-24-2004, 02:10 PM #19
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    if i could address everyone suggesting that i drift behind trucks.......the speed limit on this road is 70 mph, so the trucks do about that. if i was to increase to that speed, i am assuming that i will lose whatever advantage i gained in following behind them...Right? is there some dramatic increase to be gained from tailgaiting a semi.
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  10. 06-24-2004, 03:43 PM #20
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    yes your square block shaped car won't have to cut through the wind since the truck is doing it for you.

    not very safe though...

    i'm still wondering if this is a joke or what?
    91 535i highway no stops 22mpg MAX
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