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z4 on LPI
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There is no reserve wheel fitted to a z4? Depends massively on how you drive but between 3/400 miles on a tank should be possible
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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Yes I totally agree, there is no such thing as a stupid question. Hope this (lack of under boot space) doesn’t put you off OP. E85 or E86 are both lovely cars!
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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It’s a 3.0 litre zed 4
Rag it!!! You will be too busy giggling to worry about mpg
Rag it!!! You will be too busy giggling to worry about mpg
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Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:05 pm It’s a 3.0 litre zed 4
Rag it!!! You will be too busy giggling to worry about mpg
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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I've read a bit into this - more by happenstance whilst looking at other models to LPG than the Z4. From what I've seen though the 3 Litre BMW lump isn't particularly happy on it, and quite a few people have reported inconsistent running even after they've taken it to specialists. It's worth looking up what's happened to people who run similar aged 530i's or 330i's on gas and seeing what they say, as the conversion will be much more common on these cars.
Worth mentioning that you'll get lower MPG on LPG, but the fuel is cheaper so makes up for it and so on. Interestingly enough you also will not be able to take the car on the chunnel.
I've not seen anything for the N52 motor - so do your research if looking for an SI.
Generally speaking though, MPG on these is pretty good when running on petrol. I've no idea how that's the case, but I daily drive my 3.0Si in bad rush hour traffic and the average sits at 29.7 MPG.
Worth mentioning that you'll get lower MPG on LPG, but the fuel is cheaper so makes up for it and so on. Interestingly enough you also will not be able to take the car on the chunnel.
I've not seen anything for the N52 motor - so do your research if looking for an SI.
Generally speaking though, MPG on these is pretty good when running on petrol. I've no idea how that's the case, but I daily drive my 3.0Si in bad rush hour traffic and the average sits at 29.7 MPG.
E86 | Stratus Grey
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I can't see the point of running a Z4 on LPG - even the 3 litres are pretty economical for a car with that size of engine. And they're supposed to be about fun - if economy is the main focus you might as well get a 330d, or 320d!
My E86 doesn't need to go out in the rush hour thankfully, so the OBC is showing an average of 33.6 mpg at present. That seems cheap as chips to me for the performance.
It would take an awful long time to cover the cost of any conversion!
My E86 doesn't need to go out in the rush hour thankfully, so the OBC is showing an average of 33.6 mpg at present. That seems cheap as chips to me for the performance.
It would take an awful long time to cover the cost of any conversion!
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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when I was searching for a Coupe, 1 out of 6-7 Coupes I actually saw up close, had LPI fitted on the boot.
Was a daily so I won't judge.
On 2nd thought, I will..just don't do it.
Was a daily so I won't judge.
On 2nd thought, I will..just don't do it.
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Miata NBfl 1.8, Torsen T2, JVC Head Unit, Lotus Seat
Vauxhall Corsa C 1.4, bone stock