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foggyjames · Jan 8th, 2011, 11:18

Maybe my memory is playing tricks...it's been three years since I drove my 5-speed B14 340. I did calculate that it was getting 45-50mpg at 70mph, though, so I guess it must have been in the same mileage range...I just remembered it being lower, mileage-wise.

I always found mine to be excellent on fuel, as long as you didn't go past 70mph (much). Working B14s aren't as rare as (properly) working B200Ks, which are very nearly as good on fuel!

Edit: the varios are quite a bit more thirsty than the 5 speeds. 70-series autos are usually better than the manuals on the motorway, but quite a lot worse in town.

cheers

James

Jan 8th, 2011, 11:18	#24
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: May 29th, 2024 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Maybe my memory is playing tricks...it's been three years since I drove my 5-speed B14 340. I did calculate that it was getting 45-50mpg at 70mph, though, so I guess it must have been in the same mileage range...I just remembered it being lower, mileage-wise. I always found mine to be excellent on fuel, as long as you didn't go past 70mph (much). Working B14s aren't as rare as (properly) working B200Ks, which are very nearly as good on fuel! Edit: the varios are quite a bit more thirsty than the 5 speeds. 70-series autos are usually better than the manuals on the motorway, but quite a lot worse in town. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164 Last edited by foggyjames; Jan 8th, 2011 at 11:20.