BMW 335d -- Chicago to NY City on a single tank of fuel-II

Discussion in 'Diesel powered automobiles' started by xcel, Mar 5, 2009.

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  1. seftonm

    seftonm Veteran Staff Member

    Sounds like the 335d could turn out to be quite the sleeper. Not just in acceleration, but FE as well.
     
    seftonm, Mar 10, 2009
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  2. brick

    brick Answers to "that guy."

    That's 45mpg+ on the highway for someone with a touch of skill. Want.
     
    brick, Mar 11, 2009
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  3. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    ___With the BMW 335d booked and ready (let us hope nobody crashes it before it gets to Illinois :rolleyes:), I spoke with a second PR person at Bosch regarding the 118d. She sent a note to the Bosch fleet manager North America asking if this vehicle is still in country. If it is, we get it sometime in May ;)

    ___Jud, Mike or Tim, you want to go for a ride too :D :D :D

    ___Good Luck

    ___Wayne
     
    xcel, Mar 11, 2009
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  4. bestmapman

    bestmapman Fighting untruth and misinformation

    I am up for it. What are the exact dates?
     
    bestmapman, Mar 11, 2009
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  5. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi Jud:

    ___Not sure and she was not even sure they still had it. If they do however, she said we could have it in early May. It has to be picked up in Detroit however...

    ___Maybe we can have a two party review of the little beaut over a 5 to 7-day period including a super-run? Chicago to Washington DC on a single tank or something?

    ___Good Luck

    ___Wayne
     
    xcel, Mar 11, 2009
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  6. bestmapman

    bestmapman Fighting untruth and misinformation

    OK I will plan on early May.
     
    bestmapman, Mar 11, 2009
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  7. seftonm

    seftonm Veteran Staff Member

    I'm in for a ride in May :)
     
    seftonm, Mar 11, 2009
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  8. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    ___The "Ultimate Driving Machine(s)" vs. the "Ultimate Hypermilers". A cage match of unprecedented proportions bound to entertain young and old alike. Kind of like watching paint dry :D :D :D

    ___Good Luck

    ___Wayne
     
    xcel, Mar 11, 2009
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  9. Damionk

    Damionk DWL Lover

    Dang, I am on vacation that exact week in April for the 335d. But, I may be otherwise occupied, and there is a lot I have to learn before I could even think about doing a run like that. I may be up for riding along to learn though.
     
    Damionk, Mar 11, 2009
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  10. brick

    brick Answers to "that guy."

    As much as I would like to make the trip, I pretty much burned my "play time" with PCD in January. I have rationed every last vacation day (literally) from now through New Years between the wedding and a little time off around Christmas. Low-rent vacation policies plus living 900mi away from family positively sucks. :(

    Definitely looking forward to the results, though! :D
     
    brick, Mar 11, 2009
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  11. voodoo22

    voodoo22 Cheaper than the bus

    You're going to pull great numbers with this car. The 3 series is an awesome hwy cruiser. I was able to pull north of 35 mpg in my old 330i from the same generation as the 335d, by just setting the cruise at 110 km/h.
     
    voodoo22, Mar 12, 2009
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  12. wxman

    wxman Well-Known Member

    wxman, Mar 12, 2009
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  13. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi Wxman:

    ___That was an excellent link you provided!!!

    ___Although the 335d is equipped with an over the top small 6, I am hoping that the diesel drivetrain will make up for the extra displacement and friction added vs. the 4’s. The conventional 2.4L SI-ICE in the Accord will pull 50 to 52 mpg in warmer temps on the highway. I am hopeful the 3.0 CI-ICE will pull considerably more ;)

    ___Good Luck

    ___Wayne
     
    xcel, Mar 12, 2009
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  14. bestmapman

    bestmapman Fighting untruth and misinformation

    That's why you need a good story or two to tell. That helps the time pass more quickly.
     
    bestmapman, Mar 12, 2009
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  15. SlowHands

    SlowHands Hypermiling Ironman

    Looking at weather.com for the next couple days... Wayne, it appears that we will have a tailwind for most of the distance, ranging from WNW to W to WSW by NYC, with speeds above 10mph...
     
    SlowHands, Apr 5, 2009
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  16. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    HI Ken:

    ___I am just recovering from the Washington DC pre-plan trip but should be in top form by Tuesday for our little drive West ;)

    ___Great news about the prevailing winds too!!!

    ___Good Luck

    ___Wayne
     
    xcel, Apr 5, 2009
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  17. MaxxMPG

    MaxxMPG Hasta Lavista AAA-Vee Von't Be Bach

    ...And they are calling for a chance of rain here (NY) on Friday, too. Usually rain comes from systems moving up the east coast, and they bring winds from the E and SE, so you may even get a tailwind heading back home, at least until you get near the PA border.
     
    MaxxMPG, Apr 5, 2009
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  18. Chuck

    Chuck just the messenger

    Wayne,

    Put Jermy Clarkston to shame. :D
     
    Chuck, Apr 6, 2009
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