[matto6]

BMW gets rid of the spare tire (which is ridiculous but that's a separate topic) and there's still not enough room for a 17 gallon tank?

At 18 MPG I'll have to get gas roughly every 3.5 days. That's almost twice as often as I do in my e46. I'm OK with the gas budget but not being able to go a work week without refilling is pretty annoying.

[nd2002]

Originally Posted by matto6

BMW gets rid of the spare tire (which is ridiculous but that's a separate topic) and there's still not enough room for a 17 gallon tank?

At 18 MPG I'll have to get gas roughly every 3.5 days. That's almost twice as often as I do in my e46. I'm OK with the gas budget but not being able to go a work week without refilling is pretty annoying.

Having fun in my car, same observation... 18 miles = 1/4 tank disappears... Good thing this is not my DD

[M+M]

.... and then the warning light comes on reasonable early so you feel you gotta gas up and I am unsure in reality whether the range estimate is accurate.

[nd2002]

Originally Posted by M+M

.... and then the warning light comes on reasonable early so you feel you gotta gas up and I am unsure in reality whether the range estimate is accurate.

Lol. Think there's a way to change the limit in idrive

[pruettfan]

Of course the M2 is built on a platform so there is only so much space to allow for the fuel tank so that is why its smaller than most of us would like. I find it a little frustrating but I have become accustomed to it and simply top off whenever I am in the area of a good gas station and my tank is below 1/2.

[David1]

Originally Posted by nd2002

Lol. Think there's a way to change the limit in idrive

Nope

[SoCalRob]

Originally Posted by matto6

BMW gets rid of the spare tire (which is ridiculous but that's a separate topic) and there's still not enough room for a 17 gallon tank?

Think of it this way: With the spare gone, you have room for a 5 gallon gas can in the trunk. Problem solved. You're welcome. -scr

[Diver21]

Originally Posted by matto6

BMW gets rid of the spare tire (which is ridiculous but that's a separate topic) and there's still not enough room for a 17 gallon tank?

At 18 MPG I'll have to get gas roughly every 3.5 days. That's almost twice as often as I do in my e46. I'm OK with the gas budget but not being able to go a work week without refilling is pretty annoying.

Yeah, shortly after I bought my M2, I was back to the dealer for a minor issue. I told my CA and the finance guy that I thought there was a hole in my gas tank. They both stared at me confused for a second before I laughed at them ...

I swear when I cruise down the road I can watch the gauge slowly drift lower in real time.

[Aronis]

It's about the same size as my tractor!

Mike

[matto6]

Originally Posted by SoCalRob

Think of it this way: With the spare gone, you have room for a 5 gallon gas can in the trunk. Problem solved. You're welcome. -scr

[Nicname]

I honestly don't find it that bad. Used to DD my e92 m3. Averaged 15 mpg. Averaging 18 with this one and usually fill up every 4-5 days DD into the city and back to NJ

[gmzanatta]

How are you only getting 18 mpg (13 L/100km)??????????

I drive it pretty hard, long work trek everyday and average 9.3 L/100km, which is ~ 25 mpg.

Even on the hardest driving days on twisties I get about 11 L/100km, ~ 21 mpg

EDIT: for reference, my old '07 Ford Fusion V6 beater, with seized rear and front passenger calipers got 12.6 L/100km, ~ 18.5 mpg.

[SeanWRT]

I am getting 17L/100km or 13.5 mpg in the city and I don't have a complaint on gas tank.

Stop putting that many meaningless miles on it.

[LBBDrew]

I'm still in my break-in (<5K revs) and I'm averaging 15 MPG lololol (granted I hardly do any highway driving). I swear I can visibly see the needle moving on the gas gauge as I drive...

[BFLY]

It's goes the same distance (playful driving) as an e90 m3, for much less $.

[ryem3]

That means you only get 150 miles tops before filling up? That's f'n ridiculous. That's what I figured. My golf R has a 300hp motor and I get 20 mpg hammering it and easily get over 200 miles on a tank.
Had the same crap when I had an e92 m3.

[matto6]

Originally Posted by SeanWRT

Stop putting that many meaningless miles on it.

[3Si]

Just wait till you bring it to the track... Full tank gone in less than 2 hours.

[SoCalRob]

Originally Posted by SeanWRT

Stop putting that many meaningless miles on it.

Originally Posted by matto6

Meaningless miles are like meaningless sex.

Yes, they're thrilling in the moment, but, inevitably, they leave you feeling empty - as empty as your gas tank. -scr

[atxsk8r]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

I drive it pretty hard, long work trek everyday and average 9.3 L/100km, which is ~ 25 mpg.

Even on the hardest driving days on twisties I get about 11 L/100km, ~ 21 mpg

Damn, really??

I never see over 19 mpg no matter how i drive LOL

[Ian ///M]

Ok the meaningless miles shade comment is true; I think when I'm on a spirited drive to a destination I can care less about the gas consumption. As soon as I'm driving for no reason I look at the gas meter dwindle and get anxiety lol. You really can see it move left in real time though HAHA

[M+M]

Originally Posted by SoCalRob

Meaningless miles are like meaningless sex.

Yes, they're thrilling in the moment, but, inevitably, they leave you feeling empty - as empty as your gas tank. -scr