When the range hits 0 miles (123d owners?)

shmee150 · 01-31-2009, 03:37 PM

So a quick question, when the range gets to 0 is that it? I should really check on a fill up that close to that how many litres go in knowing that my 123d has a 51l tank. I have always been paranoid and one time got to about 3 miles (yes motorway and I accidently missed a stop) and I was really really worried so would be delighted to know if there's much beyond the 0 mark. My dad got a new M3 when I got my 1er and he firmly believes that in his car the 0 mark is an honest 0 from other M3 forum users.

For those that are interested right now it has gone 430 miles since last fill up, and claims 85 to empty

I love my 123d!

Thanks,

Tim

xantdieselx · 02-01-2009, 09:38 PM

I have the 135i and have driven about 5 miles when the miles to empty display read --- (not 0 miles to empty it actually read ---) I was late for a dentist appt and couldn't find a gas station anywhere.

Citizen Z · 02-01-2009, 09:49 PM

I drove 23 miles after the indicator read 0. I was also unable to find an open gas station, since it was late at night and in the middle of nowhere. Granted, I was economy driving to the extreme. I don't ever want to go through that kind of stress again... :P

bdardashti · 02-01-2009, 10:19 PM

I remember a last year I was in the States with my mom's X3 and couldn't find a gas station anywhere, and I was driving for over 15 minutes (economy city driving) after it reached 0 km left before I found a gas station.

1speedbike · 02-01-2009, 11:25 PM

Haven't gotten down to 0 yet. I did get to 3 after an unexpected snowstorm. I had 20 miles left and apparently spent 17 miles of fuel just trying to get into my driveway which was iced over (while the roads in general were not). It was the first storm of the year and caught me completely off-guard since I'm usually not in my home state where my car is. I got about 6 miles on the supposed 3 miles to the first gas station near my house. Didn't really wanna push my luck. But it's nice to know someone else got about 23 miles on "zero"..

Citizen Z · 02-02-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1speedbike

Haven't gotten down to 0 yet. I did get to 3 after an unexpected snowstorm. I had 20 miles left and apparently spent 17 miles of fuel just trying to get into my driveway which was iced over (while the roads in general were not). It was the first storm of the year and caught me completely off-guard since I'm usually not in my home state where my car is. I got about 6 miles on the supposed 3 miles to the first gas station near my house. Didn't really wanna push my luck. But it's nice to know someone else got about 23 miles on "zero"..

FWIW, I was on the autobahn at the time, going over 120mph average when the *bong* came on and I radically adjusted my driving style. I'm willing to bet the computer averaged the 13mpg consumption rate into the 31mpg consumption rate which yielded an artificially short range.

shmee150 · 02-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Interesting reports, and nice to see that it has something else in it, wish I could get some official info nonetheless!

Tim

pit1 · 02-02-2009, 01:08 PM

few years back in an E36 M3 was driving on PA turnpike, simply forgot to fill up at the rest stop. Once the low-fuel warning came on we were a good 50 miles of mountainous highway from the destination. Finally coasted into Altoona, PA on fumes. OBC read -- at a point...went a good 15 miles past mystery "--"

Fortunately they seem to be pretty accurate, certainly more so than watercraft. I've been stranded a few times on my waverunner with gauge reading 1/4 tank.

Now I take shorter rides. IMO...don't test it.

01-31-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
shmee150 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 123d SE Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	When the range hits 0 miles (123d owners?) So a quick question, when the range gets to 0 is that it? I should really check on a fill up that close to that how many litres go in knowing that my 123d has a 51l tank. I have always been paranoid and one time got to about 3 miles (yes motorway and I accidently missed a stop) and I was really really worried so would be delighted to know if there's much beyond the 0 mark. My dad got a new M3 when I got my 1er and he firmly believes that in his car the 0 mark is an honest 0 from other M3 forum users. For those that are interested right now it has gone 430 miles since last fill up, and claims 85 to empty I love my 123d! Thanks, Tim __________________
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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	I have the 135i and have driven about 5 miles when the miles to empty display read --- (not 0 miles to empty it actually read ---) I was late for a dentist appt and couldn't find a gas station anywhere.
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Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	I drove 23 miles after the indicator read 0. I was also unable to find an open gas station, since it was late at night and in the middle of nowhere. Granted, I was economy driving to the extreme. I don't ever want to go through that kind of stress again... :P __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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bdardashti Captain 47 Rep 998 Posts Drives: '12 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	I remember a last year I was in the States with my mom's X3 and couldn't find a gas station anywhere, and I was driving for over 15 minutes (economy city driving) after it reached 0 km left before I found a gas station.
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1speedbike Brigadier General 734 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Haven't gotten down to 0 yet. I did get to 3 after an unexpected snowstorm. I had 20 miles left and apparently spent 17 miles of fuel just trying to get into my driveway which was iced over (while the roads in general were not). It was the first storm of the year and caught me completely off-guard since I'm usually not in my home state where my car is. I got about 6 miles on the supposed 3 miles to the first gas station near my house. Didn't really wanna push my luck. But it's nice to know someone else got about 23 miles on "zero".. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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shmee150 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 123d SE Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Interesting reports, and nice to see that it has something else in it, wish I could get some official info nonetheless! Tim __________________
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pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	few years back in an E36 M3 was driving on PA turnpike, simply forgot to fill up at the rest stop. Once the low-fuel warning came on we were a good 50 miles of mountainous highway from the destination. Finally coasted into Altoona, PA on fumes. OBC read -- at a point...went a good 15 miles past mystery "--" Fortunately they seem to be pretty accurate, certainly more so than watercraft. I've been stranded a few times on my waverunner with gauge reading 1/4 tank. Now I take shorter rides. IMO...don't test it.
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