Struggling to find the right E89…. 35is real world MPG?

[True-Blue]

So question 1, what’s the real world mpg for a 35is… she’s not heavy footed at all.

He (or she) considering a 6-cyl, bi-turbo, 335bhp sportscar whilst concerned by MPG (and tyres, oil changes, coils, etc) is considering the wrong car.

Just buy it. Happy wife, happy life.

Shhhhh… she doesn’t need to know any of that, …it’s just an E89 in the right colour, with iDRIVE and parking sensors, that’s she’s paying for (that I will be insured to drive )

She measures fuel consumption in £20 notes, and how often she needs to go and put another £20 in…. Not actual MPG

[True-Blue]

35is is the right answer everytime

Around town 30mph stop start, heavy traffic - think 18mpg
Around town 30mph (mix of some 40mph) normal traffic - think 22mpg
Faster roads 40mph - 50mph with normal traffic - think 27mpg
Motorway >20 miles - think 38mpg
Really long motorway trip >100 miles - 41 mpg (my best ever)

Mrs is welcome to come have a play in mine (so longa as she likes mineral white).

It’s her favourite colour, and yours looked great.. even if it was dark when I saw it

[tiglon]

About 27mpg for me over 25,000 miles of quite enthusiastic driving. Can easily do in the 30's, but it's very difficult to resist the fun pedal.

From what it sounds like you want, a 35iS might be overkill, but I don't find running costs particularly unreasonable.

[True-Blue]

its not the cost of fuel you need to worry about with a 35.....

I know, I did say ‘possibly not the worst idea ever’

[True-Blue]

About 27mpg for me over 25,000 miles of quite enthusiastic driving. Can easily do in the 30's, but it's very difficult to resist the fun pedal.

From what it sounds like you want, a 35iS might be overkill, but I don't find running costs particularly unreasonable.

It’s definitely overkill in terms of her criteria, but I’m struggling to find clean E89’s that meet her other criteria… a sledgehammer will still crack a nut though

[Mr Tidy]

True, but given the potential issues a 35is can have, Mrs TBs planned use of the car and driving style that would surely be a waste of a 35is?

Unless of course part of your plan was to give it an Italian Tune-up now and again!

[tiglon]

True, but given the potential issues a 35is can have, Mrs TBs planned use of the car and driving style that would surely be a waste of a 35is?

Unless of course part of your plan was to give it an Italian Tune-up now and again!

Kevin Bird did tell me that the N54 needs to be given a good run on a regular basis. But maybe he was just telling me what I wanted to hear

[True-Blue]

True, but given the potential issues a 35is can have, Mrs TBs planned use of the car and driving style that would surely be a waste of a 35is?

Unless of course part of your plan was to give it an Italian Tune-up now and again!

There will be days when the weather will require the Alpina stays wrapped up dry…….

[True-Blue]

Undoubtedly the best bet for her would be a 30i or a remapped N20… it’s finding an msport in a colour she likes with heated seats, iDRIVE and front a rear parking sensors and low enough mileage

[pvr]

You forgot the bit about realistic non covid prices

[Pondrew]

For £18k you can have our Estoril 20i. Meets all the criteria and is a lovely colour! 24k miles. Manual though!

Dryza bone too now!

[True-Blue]

For £18k you can have our Estoril 20i. Meets all the criteria and is a lovely colour! 24k miles. Manual though!

Dryza bone too now!

£18k….. that’s a hefty finders fee on top of what you paid

[True-Blue]

You forgot the bit about realistic non covid prices

Yeah, not like the one Pondy just quoted

I’m fairly sure he’s joking about selling anyway

[pvr]

Well, for £18k he can buy two new replacements anyway

[Dazza4]

If you’re considering a 35is, then fuel consumption is and should be less of a priority for your hard earned. Running costs aren’t that bad though.

To answer your question, I get around 28mpg.