Subject: The reality is Author: beemer7 : member since January, 2005 : 833 posts Posted on: 2005-07-12 17:38:28

If you drive close to the speed limit (GASP) these cars don't really get bad mileage for what they are - a big ass luxury car. I went to FL in April - had the cruise set at 79 MPH and avg fuel consumption was 27 MPG. I've slowed down to get even better MPG. I laughed at all the big ass SUV's flying by me at 85-90 MPH - you know they are suk'n the gas down. And thats the reality of it all - supply and demand. If people are stupid enough to go out and spend 40K on and SUV that gets 10-12 MPG then they are going to pay at the pump. I for one made a few bucks in the commodities markets on unleaded gas and crude oil, and if the price goes down I'll make money then too. I just cant wait to pay $5.00 for a cup of coffee at 7-11 (I'm not a Starbucks geek, they pay close to $5.00 now)!

Oh and the SS - 1800 RPM at 79 MPH all day long!

Cheers!



1997 740iL NAV clear corners, chromlined, AE

• Some kind of reality hit me today at the gas pump! Though I am not happy about (pic) - silber98 2005-07-12 09:43:49 (267 views)
  • Not just supply and demand..... - peter 2005-07-12 18:00:53 (129 views)
  • The reality is - beemer7 2005-07-12 17:38:28 (158 views)
    • It amazes me that my 97 can get 26-27 MPG with the - Ultymte 2005-07-12 17:43:53 (135 views)
  • Re: Some kind of reality hit me today at the gas pump! Though I am not happy about - docak 2005-07-12 16:04:46 (115 views)
  • Guys, gas prices are not going to get better. Went to a - JerrytheK 2005-07-12 15:40:14 (148 views)
  • I enjoy driving my 7, its the reason behind the hike that gets my goat - bavariancowboy 2005-07-12 13:25:13 (141 views)
  • You wimps! Try paying 7 USD for a gallon - cliffwilliams 2005-07-12 12:01:59 (143 views)
    • Re: You wimps! Try paying 7 USD for a gallon - kingdom7 2005-07-12 21:19:23 (115 views)
    • Many here drive 20 miles or more to work...each way. (nt) - dwightf 2005-07-12 12:33:59 (97 views)
    • Well, we are being abused thats for sure! (pic) - silber98 2005-07-12 12:32:15 (110 views)
    • True, but you guys don't drive as far as we do. Imagine going from one coast to - johngoga 2005-07-12 12:20:50 (116 views)
      • Lands End to John O Groats - cliffwilliams 2005-07-13 07:31:20 (74 views)
    • Its enough to make you buy a Robin! (pic) - ChicagoE38 2005-07-12 12:11:29 (121 views)
  • A Little OT-- We own the same two cars - Brian 2005-07-12 10:49:12 (110 views)
    • Yes my wife's car is a BLK 1994 Legend GS! I knew we thought to much alike! Hats (pic) - silber98 2005-07-12 11:07:27 (149 views)
      • Too funny!!! - Brian 2005-07-12 11:20:41 (113 views)
  • Gas prices are out of control. I regret selling my Honda - Ultymte 2005-07-12 09:51:14 (195 views)
    • Chris, go Acura shopping - kingdom7 2005-07-12 21:23:03 (129 views)
      • I would LOVE to find a nice 95 Legend Coupe. I have - Ultymte 2005-07-13 09:47:24 (92 views)
    • Re: Gas prices are out of control. I regret selling my Honda - noahas 2005-07-12 17:13:58 (78 views)
      • I wonder what my big a$$ would look like on a scooter? - Ultymte 2005-07-12 17:57:20 (72 views)
  • Really I am mad because I feel guilty when I think about driving a V12 750! (nt) - silber98 2005-07-12 09:48:44 (104 views)
    • Don't feel guilty, my V12 gets 17-21 mpg's not too shabby - richw 2005-07-12 10:40:51 (95 views)
    • At $3.09 per gallon y'day, I didn't feel guilty-more like screwed! (nt) - ChicagoE38 2005-07-12 10:22:49 (117 views)
      • You are getting screwed. What octane are you putting into your car? (nt) - jneer750 2005-07-12 10:43:41 (90 views)
        • 89! Can you believe that! (nt) - ChicagoE38 2005-07-12 10:53:35 (73 views)
          • I paid $2.65 for 91 oct. yesterday and that was at Costco. - jneer750 2005-07-12 11:10:48 (85 views)