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[tunnie]

Yes, thanks 

Each time I walk up to it I think it's a fine looking car, with a Phaeton type nose.

69 

From 435d - that must be after light motorway cruise?

[YZ250]

Yes, thanks 

Each time I walk up to it I think it's a fine looking car, with a Phaeton type nose.

69 

From 435d - that must be after light motorway cruise?

Errr, no, not in the 435, that does around 47mpg on a long run.  It was in a baby beemer, not mine though. 

[tunnie]

Yes, thanks 

Each time I walk up to it I think it's a fine looking car, with a Phaeton type nose.

69 

From 435d - that must be after light motorway cruise?

Was going to say 

118d? 120d?


Errr, no, not in the 435, that does around 47mpg on a long run.  It was in a baby beemer, not mine though. 

I really did like the 5 Series F10, I *almost* put a deposit down on a 520d Estate, 62 Plate, Sport Pack and Pro Nav, loved it. Seats are seriously comfy in the sport, with the tilt and that leg support thing that slides out, Pro Nav was simply amazing, huge screen, high res. Economical too.

But they closed and could not take the deposit after I did my thinking, I was a bit late in going back, as it was almost an impulse buy, as it was over budget and had quite high miles.

But at the age and miles, i was concerned about running costs and lack of DIY resources out there.

[Doctor Gollum]

F10 is a good looking car, possibly a bit new for diy info though

That said, the E39 is a breeze to work on, and a plethora of sources for various jobs online

[YZ250]

Yes, thanks 

Each time I walk up to it I think it's a fine looking car, with a Phaeton type nose.

69 

From 435d - that must be after light motorway cruise?

Errr, no, not in the 435, that does around 47mpg on a long run.  It was in a baby beemer, not mine though. 

Was going to say 

118d? 120d?

Wife's 420d, baby as in engine size, not body size.    And yes, it was a very steady motorway cruise.    Normal figures for mostly town use are mid 40's so still not bad for a fairly big lump.

[STEMO]

My little 1.4 petrol pulls my weighty astra estate around (slowly) and returns about 40 round town.

[TheBoy]

Good news on the written confirmation tunnie


I think I manage about 30mpg from my shitbox diesel.

[tunnie]

Good news on the written confirmation tunnie


I think I manage about 30mpg from my shitbox diesel.

It was a good point I did not have it written, email backed up, copy printed of entire thread. 

Averaged 52mpg on way back today, need to give it a good service.

Think 60mpg+ is doable on a longer run, average since start when I came off M3 for home was 54mpg.

[tunnie]

F10 is a good looking car, possibly a bit new for diy info though

That said, the E39 is a breeze to work on, and a plethora of sources for various jobs online

Yeah but E39 is old now, googling guides and youTube videos, very little on F10 work. It's out there, but limited for now.

[tunnie]

Yes, thanks 

Each time I walk up to it I think it's a fine looking car, with a Phaeton type nose.

69 

From 435d - that must be after light motorway cruise?

Errr, no, not in the 435, that does around 47mpg on a long run.  It was in a baby beemer, not mine though. 

Was going to say 

118d? 120d?

Wife's 420d, baby as in engine size, not body size.    And yes, it was a very steady motorway cruise.    Normal figures for mostly town use are mid 40's so still not bad for a fairly big lump.

 

[TheBoy]

When I can get nigh on 40mpg from an old design, 3.0l automatic petrol on a long run, I'd hope on a similar run, you'd be well past 60

[tunnie]

My little 1.4 petrol pulls my weighty astra estate around (slowly) and returns about 40 round town.

I'm liking diesel so far, really suits my driving style more than petrol.

It's got plenty of go for me, but I've not really stretched it yet.

[TD]

Good news on the written confirmation tunnie


I think I manage about 30mpg from my shitbox diesel.

It was a good point I did not have it written, email backed up, copy printed of entire thread. 

Averaged 52mpg on way back today, need to give it a good service.

Think 60mpg+ is doable on a longer run, average since start when I came off M3 for home was 54mpg.

Good figures Mr T......but Id be surprised if a service brings up the mpg....according to fuel computer...

Mines done about 15k since its last service (going in next week) but the fuel comp still reckons its doing the same mpg as it was 15k miles ago 

If the air filter has never been changed in its life, then a new one at your mileage, might make a difference....an oil change wont, but will be good for the engine

So, the place you bought it from doesn't give the car a service then, before you take delivery??? 

[Nick W]

When I can get nigh on 40mpg from an old design, 3.0l automatic petrol on a long run, I'd hope on a similar run, you'd be well past 60

But you're not are you? That's an equivalent from the fuel cost. If the government increased the tax on LPG, like they did on diesel a few years back, you'd be getting what, 27mpg? Which is easily achievable on petrol.

[tunnie]

Good news on the written confirmation tunnie


I think I manage about 30mpg from my shitbox diesel.

It was a good point I did not have it written, email backed up, copy printed of entire thread. 

Averaged 52mpg on way back today, need to give it a good service.

Think 60mpg+ is doable on a longer run, average since start when I came off M3 for home was 54mpg.

Good figures Mr T......but Id be surprised if a service brings up the mpg....according to fuel computer...

Mines done about 15k since its last service (going in next week) but the fuel comp still reckons its doing the same mpg as it was 15k miles ago 

If the air filter has never been changed in its life, then a new one at your mileage, might make a difference....an oil change wont, but will be good for the engine

So, the place you bought it from doesn't give the car a service then, before you take delivery??? 

No, only if it's due within 1,000 miles.