How's the Mileage on Your 2013 BMW 328i?

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I’m in the market for a 2013 BMW 328i and want to dive into real user experiences regarding its mileage. Fuel efficiency is a big factor for me, so I’m curious:

  • City MPG: What are you guys getting in urban driving?
  • Highway MPG: How does it perform on long trips?
  • Reliability: For those of you with higher mileage cars, have you faced any common issues?

I’m looking for detailed insights to determine if it’s a solid choice, especially concerning its performance as it ages. Any tips or personal experiences would be super helpful! Thanks!

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I have a 2013 BMW 328i and I usually get around 29 MPG combined. It’s pretty close to the manufacturer’s rating of 30 MPG. Love the car!

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That’s great to hear! I got around 27 MPG in city driving which surprised me; I expected better.

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My experience has been similar to vthomas. I achieve about 28 MPG on the highway. Anyone else notice that it varies a lot with driving conditions?

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I’ve noticed a difference too! My mileage dips when I hit the city traffic. What do you guys do to improve it?

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Honestly, city driving is tough. I average about 24 MPG. I wish it was better, but I love the performance more than the mileage!

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I regularly achieve around 30 MPG on longer trips. I’m pleased with that since the advertised ratings seemed optimistic at first.

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I can relate! My city mileage was similar until I started monitoring my driving style. That made a difference!

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That’s impressive! What speed do you usually drive at? I feel like my mileage drops above 70 mph.

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I’ve hit close to 32 MPG on a highway trip but it’s rare. Most days, I’m happy with 27! This car is just too fun to drive.

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It’s interesting to see the variability. I’ve averaged around 26 MPG overall – definitely below the stated figures. Might need a tune-up!

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That’s concerning. It could be the driving conditions, or maybe the fuel quality? I’d check those first!

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Reflecting on all this, I think it’s a mix of driving habits and conditions. My mileage is worse in summer; definitely a heat factor!

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I’ve had my 2013 BMW 328i for about five years now, and I get around 28 MPG combined. The maintenance costs are reasonable, but I’ve heard that higher mileage might lead to more frequent repairs.

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That’s great mileage, patricia96! I average 26 MPG, but I’m at about 95k miles now and starting to notice some creaks. Anyone else had issues like that?

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At higher mileage, I’ve read that the turbocharger can sometimes fail. Has anyone experienced that? I’m planning to keep my 328i for a while, so I’m curious about maintenance schedules.

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I haven’t had turbo issues, but I did replace my water pump around 80k miles. Classic BMW thing! It wasn’t too costly though, thankfully.

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That’s interesting, mcguirealicia. I’ve seen water pumps go bad on other models too. It seems like regular oil changes are key to keeping the maintenance costs down.

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I’m sitting at 100k miles, and I get around 25 MPG. I just had to replace the brake pads, which can add up. Is that a common expense as the mileage increases?

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Totally common, fjones! I replaced mine around the same mileage too. The brakes can certainly take a hit after consistent driving.

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