05-25-2008, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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X6 MPG
In case anyone is wondering, I drove my X6 from San Diego to Malibu today for a car meet. Through all the hills and such with the roundtrip ride, I averaged 21.5 MPG. I only have 800 miles on the odometer. When the engine is fully broken in I hope it will be even better MPG. At 21.5 MPG, I can go about 480 miles on a tank.
Not bad for a 5,000 lb truck.
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05-25-2008, 04:54 PM | #2 |
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Now at 1500 miles, here's what I get. Daily commute 14-15mpg. Turnpike run and recent 2hour trip averaging 60 miles/hour, with highway speeds cruising with a truck at 80-90 miles/hour = 20mpg. I sure wish it was better, especially in this economy, but IT IS WHAT IT IS. I do LOVE my machine and I am sure you do too. I just saw a white one as I passed a local dealer...NICE! Get the clearbra and tint done! Then, we'll figure out what's next Peter |
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Also, I read at 65MPH, most cars are optimized for fuel economy. If you go 80MPH, the economy can drop on most cars 3-5MPG. I drove from San Diego to Malibu roundtrip at about 70MPH. I am not sure what the optimal speed is for the X6 to achieve the best fuel economy.
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05-25-2008, 06:34 PM | #4 |
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I couldn't make on one tank of gas from LA to San Francisco ...
city 14 freeway - 19-20 after Procede city 15 freeway - didn't test it yet. 700 miles on the car |
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I heard the new iDrive software can detect the Procede and void wareanty. Fact or fiction?
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335 had problems with fuel pumps and they had to take those cars back ... but on the other hand they could blame you that you didn't use the premium fuel and that's the reason why it failed. most of those people who got their warranty cancelled were not smart enought and brought their cars with all the mods on them ... no wonder it was cancelled ... |
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The reason why Dinan is charging $2k for their chip is that they have to assume all engine warranty work. The chip is worth about $200.
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05-31-2008, 04:48 PM | #12 |
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17.5MPG over first 500 miles - mixed driving between Interstate commuting and around town. Not great but probably not helped by my heavy right foot and large grin every time I go out........
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