I\'ve had a 1990 E30 320i for a year now and getting a bit pink fluffy dice off at how bad the MPG is, the best i can get on a long run down motorway is 25 mpg, i end up driving like a granny cause if i put my foot down the mpg goes well below 20 mpg.
Is there any other car around the same size with a 2 litre engine thats automatic thats got a better MPG.
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Its inevitable for a six cylinder auto.
Mind you, my 2.9 Volvo S80 gets 29mpg on a run and 21mpg around town. Maybe your Beemer needs a tune up or an Autobox rebuild.
We only get 25mpg from our 2.0 litre auto Honda CRV
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
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Long-term averages for my lot are:
MB E320 Coupé (3.2 litre auto): 25.94 (30 on a long trip)
Golf VR6 (2.8 litre): 29.43 (34 on a long trip)
Capri 2.8i (2.8 litres): 26.66 (30 on a long trip)
Little in-town driving, many 20-mile country round trips, occasional long trips.
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How about a diesel automatic?
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Try a more recent model - I averaged almost 37mpg in a 2002 MB S-Class 320CDi on long runs using the power as required last year.
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maybe you should try an oil burner auto? with a proactive or semi. merc e class bmw 320d
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Can't afford any of them only run older cars.
Diesel autos are very hard to come by, plus they are out of my price range.
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As a comparison.
I am running an '89 Nissan Sunny 1.6 GS Auto saloon.
Through mostly 'A' road and motorway driving the mpg I am getting varies between 33-37. I am sure it has gone a little lower around town, but whenever I measure it brim to brim I seem to get in that range.
Paul
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Hi,
I'm running a 2000 my Almera 1.8 auto and now get 32-35MPG consistantly. I find getting into top asap (and hence locking the torque converter)improves things.
I would think the weight of your car is against good MPG anyway.
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Can't afford any of them only run older cars. Diesel autos are very hard to come by, plus they are out of my price range.
Why not try an E36 325tds auto? Should be "relatively" cheap and return mid 30s
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Can't afford any of them only run older cars. Diesel autos are very hard to come by, plus they are out of my price range.
What about an old Vauxhall Omega.
Available from about 1994 with 2.5 BMW straight six - nice & smooth & excellent build quality ( well the one I had was )
& 35mpg.
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My W123 MB 230TE used to manage 30 (auto)
My Audi 100 2.3 Auto (a bigger car) seems to return on initial experiments 27.
This in mixed driving with a motorway bias.
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What about an old Vauxhall Omega. Available from about 1994 with 2.5 BMW straight six - nice & smooth & excellent build quality ( well the one I had was ) & 35mpg.
I occasionally drove an Omega 2.5td Auto at the same time as my 325tds manual. The Omega was a fine car (esp in huge estate form) but by comparison I found the detuned engine that BMW gave to Vauxhall a lot more laid back (and in truth a little too laid back!). However I am sure that the engine can be tuned up a bit and for the price that you should be able to pick one up for, it would be a great car.
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Gizem,
I know 6 cyl BMWs are bad, but THAT is bad. My '89 525 auto will manage 30+ on a motorway cruise (70-80mph) and 24mpg for an urban mix. Considering the additional weight of my car I would expect you to get better performance. Assume yours isnt tweaked, and is serviced.
My figure is from the OBC, not the traditional method.
Or the alternative may be that my OBC may be optimistic.
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You should consider having your fuel injectors properly cleaned by an injection specialist, that will definietly improve your mpg plus performance.
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Ah, the magic words "injector cleaner". Try the VAG stuff. It works on my cars. Part number G001 700 03 ? you'll need that because it's odds on that the VW dealer you go to will have no knowledge of the product. Also recommended in the past by HJ.
That is, spend the £6 or whatever it is now (enough for 150 litres of fuel) and see if it makes any difference; if it doesn't, you can consider more expensive options. Even if it doesn't seem to improve fuel economy, it will do the car good anyway. Later this week I shall buy another dozen bottles to keep my cars sweet for another six months.
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My (ex) E34 535i auto returned similar mpg - 18-20mpg around town and 25-28mpg on a m'way/long run. I also had a E34 525 auto (the 12v) and that returned around 22mpg around town and 31-33 on m'way/long runs.
I know that the 2l/6cyl engine can be a bit thirsty but nowhere as bad as your figures....
Perhaps it's in need of a tune-up?
Chad.
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Thanks for all your replys
As far as i know the engine is standard, its done 120,000 miles and has got a full service history, plus the whole car is absolutly spotless.
Apart from the fuel compsumption it runs sweet as a nut, starts first time and drives like a dream.
Maybe ill just put up with it, and hope the fuel prices come crashing down.(in my dreams)
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Are you using Shell Optimax?
I won't bore you with the details - there are hundreds of posts on the topic....just have a look.
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
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no just using the cheapest unleaded
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Well as well as trying a fuel injector cleaner try Optimax for a few tanks. It is about 6p per litre more expensive, but those of us that use it, do feel the difference.
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
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I'll be trying the fuel injector cleaner, but i can't see how more expensive petrol is gonna help my mpg, not unless your saying its gonna give me an extra 5/10 mpg.
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Optimax helps to keep the injectors and valves clean and free running. This will ensure that fuel gets to the cylinders more quickly and in a better spray so burns more quickly and evenly so gives smoother engine and improved power. Over time, it should be a benefit.
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
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I've just searched the site for the Optimax debate and it seems to me like 50/50 on better mpg.
Seems to make some cars run better but not every one had a increase in mpg.
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The compression ratio on your car seems to be 9.8:1, which is highish I think, so the chances of gaining benefit from Optimax are not bad.
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Espada: 'Optimax helps to keep the injectors and valves clean and free running.'
Indeed it does, Mr Espada, because it contains detergents. But then so does every single other petrol sold in the UK. Nowhere do Shell say 'Optimax keeps the valves cleaner than does any other petrol.
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I have a (an?) MB 320CDI estate automatic, X reg. 2001.
So far this month over 2,800 miles it has returned 41.7 mpg. I reset one of the trip computers on the first of each month, so, assuming the computer is accurate, that seems to me to be little short of excellent.
I operate an airport car service, often well loaded; the car gets a fair bit of motorway running, at between 65 - 80 mph (indicated)to be honest, more often nearer 65.
As the mileage goes on; now up to 99k, the fuel consumption just gets better and better.
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How about a diahatsu sirion automatic I have averaged 45.1 mpg over 91,000 miles not problems japanesse build quality retro design
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Sirion,
Could you please give us a review of the little Sirion automatic please?
Cheers
Autouk
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