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BMW that's easy on fuel?
All of a sudden I need a car again, been looking at civics and other cars but I hate front wheel drive so much... In my younger days I had a 5 speed BMW 325is which was fun, don't remember what mileage it got because I had a company truck and money coming out the wazoo at the time and didn't keep track. How things change.
So, need a new max $1500 usd car. Anybody have good experiences and results?
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11-28-2016, 01:58 PM
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This one was originally rated for 15 or 17 mpg, but I think it burns a lot less now. Ecomodding, baby!
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Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
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11-28-2016, 02:58 PM
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The most economical BMW is in another persons garage!
BMW = Bavarian Money Waster
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11-28-2016, 03:13 PM
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e46 compact is the way to go.. I think.
BMW's are not easy on fuel... But diesels aren't so thirsty.
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e46 compact is the way to go.. I think.
BMW's are not easy on fuel... But diesels aren't so thirsty.
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Might be easier on fuel but you pay for it in parts and repairs.
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11-28-2016, 04:36 PM
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As opposed to... BMWs?
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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Import a 318tds.
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11-28-2016, 09:31 PM
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$1500 for a bmw? Sure, then $1500 next month, and another $1500 the month after...
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All of a sudden I need a car again, been looking at civics and other cars but I hate front wheel drive so much... In my younger days I had a 5 speed BMW 325is which was fun, don't remember what mileage it got because I had a company truck and money coming out the wazoo at the time and didn't keep track. How things change.
So, need a new max $1500 usd car. Anybody have good experiences and results?
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Jalopnik's answer to every car question.
Miata.
(seriously. You can possibly find a NA in that range, it will be fun to drive and thrifty, and it pushes with the correct wheels.) |
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11-29-2016, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bandit86
All of a sudden I need a car again, been looking at civics and other cars but I hate front wheel drive so much... In my younger days I had a 5 speed BMW 325is which was fun, don't remember what mileage it got because I had a company truck and money coming out the wazoo at the time and didn't keep track. How things change.
So, need a new max $1500 usd car. Anybody have good experiences and results?
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maybe I'm missing something.......  :con fused:
you only want to spend $1500 max.
Why are you talking about BMW?????
I really don't see the connection.....or the common sense.......or the logic...
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