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Old 03-16-2018, 10:28 AM   #1
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First ski trip with JGC diesel

went pretty well...

The MPG figures:
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680 miles highway roundtrip to Stowe, averaged a real 27.7 (pump matches computer on this car). Drove 8-10 mph slower than I would say the 535i. There are some real grades on Vermont I-91 and I-89 though. It's also on 265-width blizzaks, not the most mpg friendly tires.

About 270 miles in and around town for five days, lots of idling and warming up several times a day clearing snow, one trip to Burlington, two trips to Smuggler's Notch. Also grades. Averaged 22.7.

Trip overall 950 miles, averaged 26.1.

Range is outstanding. Considering the tank is 24.2 gallons indicated (and likely closer to 25) with reserve, the full tank highway range is about 670 miles (with hills, cold temperatures and blizzaks). Using 75 to 80% of that, gives you 500 to 540 miles.

We could have easily done the trip with exactly one refueling. That said, I'm too paranoid with even a quarter tank full with the level of snowstorm, so I bought twice, once 18+ gallons and once 6 gallons. We started with a full tank and still have a half tank left (which should last me a month or so).

Snow: we got 31" at the base and 40" on the mountain over three days of continuous snowfall. Other than brushing the car off a few times, barely noticed it. Many cars were stuck in lots.

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