Does a 2000 BMW 323ci need premium gas?

I have a 2000 BMW 323ci and premium gas in my area hit $3.50/gallon. Do I really need it or can I switch to mid-grade?

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check your manual; it'll give you the minimum grade "allowed" for your car. you can maybe get away with mid-grade if it's good quality.

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adam r is completely incorrect. The different grades of gasoline dictate their octane rating. Use the wrong octane for what your engine was designed for causes knocking. Follow your manual! Report It


I'm thinking the price difference isn't great enough to risk the performance and maintenance. If you chose to lower the grade, definitely look in the manual first. It will define the grade by the octane level.

Here's a manual

http://www.bmwtips.com/ownersManuals/200...

See page 27. It does say to use premium.
yeah!...car will last longer
try mid level...but ur car will get less performance and less mpg...
It doesnt matter, all gas is the same. None of it gets any better gas mileage or is any cleaner for your car. Here recently there was a gentleman an TV that's been in the research of gas for many years and he stated this. Buying higher priced gas is like buying higher priced clothes. No one pair of jeans is really better than the other but most want the expensive kind to make them feel better. Same with gasoline. Buy cheap!!