Fuel Consumption for E46 325 only

[Humble B]

Hi guys,First off all i would like to express my gratitude to all of the members. it's a pleasure to join this club and if possible to meet you guys in future TT .my name is Ernest and i just placed my order on E46 325 used 04 CKD... btw, i'm from KL... This is the first BMW in my life :driverear All, I'm a new driver of the E46 325 model was wondering how is the petrol consumption like from actual usage and not from the brochure or sales man talk ? any one using the E46 325 model would like to share? If possible please give the detail as below thanks.Ur ride's shoe size : eg 16" or 22"year made : eg 2001" or 2004"Brand of gasoline : eg Mobil Synergy(RON 97) or Caltex Silver (RON92)Urban & Unurban : eg 60% & 40% or 100% city driving1 liter ? KM : eg 55L/550km= 10km/Laverage speed ?KM/H : eg 130km/h 2800rpm or rider behavior : eg apek style:slug:, normal or heavy footer.I think this data will help some member figures out how much fuel consumption you guys are getting on E46 325. Your feedback and thoughts are appreciated.thanks

 

[Humble B]

Sorry to all that i have miss the newbies part before i post this thread. and i did a moment ago.

 

[initialM]

Bro congrat on yr new ride:top:
BTW how much u got the car? Just saw one E46 325 Msport yr 2004 but its out of my budget rite now. The car condition very good:top:

 

[Humble B]

I got it 120k 62k mileage. it is not m sport but with m sport steering wheel. Izzit a good deal?

 

[jasonnn]

Hey, congrats~!!
welcome to the world of ultimate driving machine :top:
you've got a fairly good deal for an '04 @ 120k
i got my '03 non M-sport 325 @ 138k about a year ago mileage - 30k :stupid:

shoe size : 16" (225/50/R16)
year made : 2003 (stock car)
Brand of gasoline : shell (non v-power)
Urban & Unurban : 80% city drive 20% highway
FC : 55l - 400km (thereabouts)
average speed ?KM/H : ~30 km/h - based on OBD
rider behavior : normal (heavy footer - during open highways)

Happy bimmering!!

 

[Humble B]

bro jasonnn, u are the first resporn on post thank so much. have u done any mod on your gorgeous ?

 

[jasonnn]

bro jasonnn, u are the first resporn on post thank so much. have u done any mod on your gorgeous ?

If you consider putting angel eye rings on the headlamps and ICE are mod...then yes..
else, its pretty much stock standard and i like it that way :love:

 

[ozone]

Mine is 2003 SMG using 18" 235 front and 245 rear.
Using BP Ron 97.
Going on highway at below 120 km/h gives me 680 km.
Town use just below 400km I think.

 

[jc@]

i just got myself a 04' smg as well.
18' wheels, using v-power.
from the on board computer it shows 12.9l/100km

 

[initialM]

i just got myself a 04' smg as well.
18' wheels, using v-power.
from the on board computer it shows 12.9l/100km

Welcome & congrat bro. It would be nice if u could intro at newbie section:wink:

 

[jc@]

will do that soon. thanks

 

[3er]

Do a search and you will find that this has been discussed before. See here:

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17761

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?p=227470&highlight=consumption#post227470

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?p=219177&highlight=consumption#post219177

 

[elixir]

Mine is a 325i running on 18". Front 225 Rear255.
Onboard computer shows 10.8l/100km

 

[jarance]

Mine is 325I running on 18".

Onboard computer show 10.4l/100km.

 

[deadman]

yo bros...am new to this bmwclub...hope u all will welcome me into this club...anyway am planning to buy 325i year 01' soon...it has m3's facelift...the price is rm106k..is it worth enough to buy this car?any suggestions bros??????

 

[deadman]

yo bros...am new to this bmwclub...hope u all will welcome me into this club...anyway am planning to buy 325i year 01' soon...it has m3's facelift...the price is rm106k..is it worth enough to buy this car?any suggestions bros??????

 

[antz]

since 323i is a 2500cc can I join the discussion here?

 

[jarance]

Yeah 323i is a detune 2500cc engine. No reason why you cannot join.

So how the consumption and power of 323i

 

[antz]

I'm only getting my ride next week... not sure yet how's the consumption...very excited...my first UDM...

 

[initialM]

I'm only getting my ride next week... not sure yet how's the consumption...very excited...my first UDM...

Any chance u bought the car at Sunway?