Struggling to find the right E89…. 35is real world MPG?

True, but given the potential issues a 35is can have, Mrs TBs planned use of the car and driving style that would surely be a waste of a 35is?

Unless of course part of your plan was to give it an Italian Tune-up now and again! :lol:
 
Mr Tidy said:
True, but given the potential issues a 35is can have, Mrs TBs planned use of the car and driving style that would surely be a waste of a 35is?

Unless of course part of your plan was to give it an Italian Tune-up now and again! :lol:
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Kevin Bird did tell me that the N54 needs to be given a good run on a regular basis. But maybe he was just telling me what I wanted to hear :rofl:
 
Mr Tidy said:
True, but given the potential issues a 35is can have, Mrs TBs planned use of the car and driving style that would surely be a waste of a 35is?

Unless of course part of your plan was to give it an Italian Tune-up now and again! :lol:
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There will be days when the weather will require the Alpina stays wrapped up dry……. :driving: :evil:
 
Undoubtedly the best bet for her would be a 30i or a remapped N20… it’s finding an msport in a colour she likes with heated seats, iDRIVE and front a rear parking sensors and low enough mileage :headbang:
 
For £18k you can have our Estoril 20i. Meets all the criteria and is a lovely colour! 24k miles. Manual though! :D

Dryza bone too now! :wink:
 
Pondrew said:
For £18k you can have our Estoril 20i. Meets all the criteria and is a lovely colour! 24k miles. Manual though! :D

Dryza bone too now! :wink:
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£18k….. that’s a hefty finders fee on top of what you paid :poke:
 
If you’re considering a 35is, then fuel consumption is and should be less of a priority for your hard earned. Running costs aren’t that bad though.

To answer your question, I get around 28mpg.
 
True-Blue said:
£18k….. that’s a hefty finders fee on top of what you paid
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I paid £14k, but it was a swimming pool (and the little M badges were missing from the 326s). Sorted both. And I spent hours 'Gummi-ing' every rubber seal on it. Bargain IMHO! :D

Estoril will look absolutely stunning in your capable cleaning hands Martin! :)
 
Martin, 28 mpg overall average, as high as 37 on a run and down as low as 12 mpg when out having fun and in a hurry :oops: :rofl:

My manual N52 3 series is averaging 30 mpg so not much difference except it doesn’t drop as low as 12 mpg :D

I don't/didn't have commuting or a lot of sitting in stopped traffic on either of the above
 
Argyll Andy said:
and down as low as 12 mpg when out having fun and in a hurray
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Amateur!
I managed 7 MPG in a 2 litre turbo car while out on a 'forum run' 20 years ago. Petrol was 3 shillings a gallon, mind! :rofl: :rofl:
 
TBH I wouldn't get too hung up on mileage for a 30i as the N52 is pretty bulletproof.

I've had four now, two in E86s and two in 3 Series and my current 330i has done 124K miles but still performs brilliantly. With no commuting they have all averaged over 32mpg, but all manuals.

Thinking about it might a 23i work given there is no need for speed?

Anyway good luck finding one in the right colour with the right spec. :thumbsup:
 
The B48 in my 320i F31 did over 50 mpg average yesterday on a 120 mile trip. All 'A' roads, no motorways. I was well impressed! :)
 
I'm meant to be selling mine, if a late model minter that's under bmw warranty is in the budget, let's have a chat.

Has all the options & low miles.

Not in a rush, but have a free tesla & cannot drive 2 at once.
 
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Argyll Andy said:
and down as low as 12 mpg when out having fun and in a hurray
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Amateur!
I managed 7 MPG in a 2 litre turbo car while out on a 'forum run' 20 years ago. Petrol was 3 shillings a gallon, mind! :rofl: :rofl:
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Pictures or it never happened :wink:
 

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Pictures or it never happened
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Sorry mate but in 2003 we didn't have phones with cameras!
It happened, I remember filling the car twice with petrol going to Cheltenham and back (and I only lived near Oxford)! :o
 
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