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This will vary by year. Use http://www.bmwworld.com/models/years/1998.htm to find the specifics by year.
As to mpg - some bmw's even run on regular gasoline! For instance, my 1998 328i convertible runs regular and I get 20mpg putting around town (and I do get on it light to light.) And thats automatic with 190hp @ 5,300 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque @ 3,950 rpm
Bob
As to mpg - some bmw's even run on regular gasoline! For instance, my 1998 328i convertible runs regular and I get 20mpg putting around town (and I do get on it light to light.) And thats automatic with 190hp @ 5,300 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque @ 3,950 rpm
Bob
Several years for the 328 DO NOT require premium. For instance, 98.
http://www.fueleconomyone.com/1998/specifications/bmw_328i_convertible.asp
Make & Model BMW - 328I CONVERTIBLE Year 1998
City Gas Mileage 18 mpg/city
Highway Gas Mileage 26 mpg/hwy
Combined Gas Mileage 21 mpg/combined
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost $892
(based on 45% highway driving, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles, $1.81/Gal)
EPA Class MINICOMPACT CARS
Engine 2.8 Liters/6 Cylinders Fuel Type REGULAR Unleaded Gas
Transmission Auto(L4) Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/14052.shtml
BMW 328i/328is
6 cyl, 2.8 L, Man(5), Regular 20 28 $1344 8.3 NA
BMW 328i/328is
6 cyl, 2.8 L, Auto(4), Regular 18 26 $1471 8.9 NA
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
http://www.fueleconomyone.com/1998/specifications/bmw_328i_convertible.asp
Make & Model BMW - 328I CONVERTIBLE Year 1998
City Gas Mileage 18 mpg/city
Highway Gas Mileage 26 mpg/hwy
Combined Gas Mileage 21 mpg/combined
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost $892
(based on 45% highway driving, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles, $1.81/Gal)
EPA Class MINICOMPACT CARS
Engine 2.8 Liters/6 Cylinders Fuel Type REGULAR Unleaded Gas
Transmission Auto(L4) Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/14052.shtml
BMW 328i/328is
6 cyl, 2.8 L, Man(5), Regular 20 28 $1344 8.3 NA
BMW 328i/328is
6 cyl, 2.8 L, Auto(4), Regular 18 26 $1471 8.9 NA
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
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Get a 328, one of the last years of the e36 like the '98 or 97. They have less problems than the earlier e36. I recently drove 8 hours straight hi-way driving and got 32 mpg. City is around 24 and combo is around 26-27. Damn good gas mileage if you ask me, awesome engine, great handling and easy to work on. Just start looking for a late model e36 328, be patient and you'll find the perfect one.
I dont mean to sound like my dad teaching me math when I was younger but, I'm figuring you're not driving until you stall from running out of gas-right? So fill the tank, zero out the odom, drive until you are low, take notice of the mileage on the odom, fill up (don't top off) the tank, and record the gallons you just put in. Then divide the mileage on the odom with the what you just put in the tank. I bet you'll end up with better than 16 mpg. If this is what you are doing then sorry to wasted you time, maybe I'm way too much like my dad ![[:D]](/images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin [:D]")
fredo328 said:
I dont mean to sound like my dad teaching me math when I was younger but, I'm figuring you're not driving until you stall from running out of gas-right? So fill the tank, zero out the odom, drive until you are low, take notice of the mileage on the odom, fill up (don't top off) the tank, and record the gallons you just put in. Then divide the mileage on the odom with the what you just put in the tank. I bet you'll end up with better than 16 mpg. If this is what you are doing then sorry to wasted you time, maybe I'm way too much like my dad
328i mpg
I have to admit that i too, do not pay much attention to my mpg. Since i drive mainly to the golf course, the Joint Reserve Base and those trips are a combination of highway and local streets...... i am getting 27 mpg. That's keeping the speedo at 80 mph on the highway. (Got a jammer in the window) But as noted before, buy the 328 for driving fun and after market mods. You can't go wrong![[bash]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_bash.gif "Bash [bash]")
I have to admit that i too, do not pay much attention to my mpg. Since i drive mainly to the golf course, the Joint Reserve Base and those trips are a combination of highway and local streets...... i am getting 27 mpg. That's keeping the speedo at 80 mph on the highway. (Got a jammer in the window) But as noted before, buy the 328 for driving fun and after market mods. You can't go wrong
