LCI F30 article on Drive.com.au

MikeVictor · 05-06-2015, 09:25 PM

http://m.drive.com.au/motor-news/bmw...07-ggvyg4.html

The article interestingly quotes the 340i with the b58 engine as having a combined consumption of 6.8L/100km. If that's true I'll be very happy given the LCT threshold.

BwoodBMW · 05-06-2015, 09:27 PM

already some discussion going on here:http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1124004

MikeVictor · 05-06-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

already some discussion going on here:http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1124004

I know. The article is from an Australian publisher and I doubt the rest of the world understands how consumption affects how much we pay. This is why I chose to post it here.

jctg · 05-07-2015, 02:09 AM

Potentially if the 340i can use the $75,000 LCT threshold then on paper the car can be sold for around $6k cheaper. Might help the ridiculous pricing and sell a few more. I have probably seen 3 F30 335i in the last 3 years, assuming it wasn't the same car I saw 3 times.

dcg71 · 05-07-2015, 04:28 AM

How long before the government works out they're losing revenue and adjusts their "fuel efficient" definitions...

Pretty impressive numbers for the 340i.

jctg · 05-07-2015, 06:36 AM

It isn't really a loophole. It is a deliberate policy to encourage more fuel efficient car (at least on the test cycles) on the market. So one would hope not.

But then given the current budget deficit, who knows?

MikeVictor · 05-07-2015, 07:31 AM

I'm thinking/ dreaming of a well optioned 440i GC as an early Xmas present...

chopshop · 05-08-2015, 05:04 AM

I actually prefer the pre-lci led lights...

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jctg Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F30 328i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Potentially if the 340i can use the $75,000 LCT threshold then on paper the car can be sold for around $6k cheaper. Might help the ridiculous pricing and sell a few more. I have probably seen 3 F30 335i in the last 3 years, assuming it wasn't the same car I saw 3 times. __________________ Current: 2012 July Build 328i Sport Line, Black Sapphire Metallic, Dakota Coral Red Leather, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Reversing Camera, Heated Front Seat, Variable Sport Steering, Bilstein B14
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