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      04-06-2011, 10:41 AM   #35
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Originally Posted by pogodog View Post
I have a 335i with the auto 6 speed and have driven the 8 speed auto on the new 5 series (same engine). I like the smoothness & delivery of the 8 speed alot and it offers much better MPG (30 mpg hwy on the 535i that weighs 4100 lb.) I project that the new F30 335i with 8 speed auto @ approx. 3600 lbs will get at least 32/33 mpg Hwy.
I'm betting the F30 weighs more like 3750 lbs
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