Lookin to get into another BMW
My question I have is how many mpg realistically do e36 M3 5 speeds get? How bout e39 540i 6 speeds? Im going to be driving a long way for school everyday so my truck is up for sale if anyone is interested in that
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540i six speed - 17 city, 22.5 hwy.
1999 m3 - 21avg... 18-20 city, 26-29 highway
Thanks guys thats about what im looking to get if not a little more. Anything is better than my current 8 mpg
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Get an E46 325i. Probably get close to 30
I've seen the best mpg on my e39 525i 5 speed vs the e36 m3 and 325i I had.
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Great info guys thanks. Im looking for the best blend of performance and poetential as well as decent mpg kinda like my e30 was. Im going to be back into autocrossing with the next one.
As far as reliabilty I feel the 6 cyls are alot better but ive always wanted a 540. Any thoughts?
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Look for the valley pan leaks in the E39 540 and twisted seats. The BMW I6 is going to be more reliable than the 8 cyl regardless.
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Yeah ive heard alot about the gaskets on the m62s.
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23.1 in my '97 e36 M3 sedan with 5-speed, and that's a 50/50 driving loop.
Depends on your driving habits. The same car got 12 mpg at the only track event I did with it.
I would get 28 mpg avg in my M3/4/5 that was 22 miles of spirited back road driving and 20 miles on the highway at 75 mph.
I had a k&n drop in filter, cat back uuc exhaust and fresh plugs/fuel filter
Thats pretty close to what ill be driving. Georgia state all the way to exit 16 on 400 then in from thereOriginally Posted by 98 4dr M3
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My 2003 330i ZHP 6 spd get 31mpg highway on cruise control, ac on 75 mph
Tim
CCA#36497
2003 ZHP 6 spd
95 M3 BuzznM3
92 S14ic M-technic
91 M3 classic
95 m3 - 22-24mpg in town 26-30 on the highway depending on how fast you are going, i got 30mpg at 65 26.5-27 at 85-90mph.
97 528i - 16-20 in town 25-28 on the hwy
99 323i 25mpg in town 30-35 on the hwy
my 2003 530i Sport sees 180 miles per day, usually more. I get 26-28MPG running it hard on the highway (80-100MPH), usually with AC on. The ride home from the office is heavy stop and go highway on 285.
My last weekend road trip to Nashville it got 31MPG at 85-90MPH with AC on the entire way.
NOTE: both my M3 and my 530 seem to get better mileage at 80-90MPH than 70MPH
Aswome. Gas milage sounds good. Now to decide on what I want. 530/330 e36 m3 or 540. All would be 5/6 speeds
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Do not agree and have owned both. My 540 had 233000 when sold on original auto tranny and motor. New owner is pushing 260 now and it's still strong. Maintenance maintenance is the key. Replace guild rails, valley and valve cover gaskets. Cooling system and change fluids regularly, along with being proactive with belts, hoses, ect. and these motors are as bullet proof as the sixes IMO. Neglect any motor and it will get pissed and say, f$@& you.
The gas mileage I get in my current 540 is around the same as Richs.
Difference is the 540 is a bit more expensive to maintain than an e36 m3.
530i e39 ftw
You guys must drive like my grandmother. I never touched 20mpg in town in my e36 M3 (lightly modded) - usually 16-17. I did get 26 on the drive back from Texas AVERAGING 80 MPH.
2003 330i ZHP 6MT -sold
1997 ///M3/4/5 Cosmos
1985 535i work in progress
I know for a fact ill drive it like I drove my e30...like I stole itOriginally Posted by raptorhunter89
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