How do you drive your BMW... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

amtex · 04-23-2012, 06:18 PM

I was wondering how BMW owners drive their cars/suvs, do they really use sport mode of the auto transmission...

Charlotte01 · 04-24-2012, 05:49 AM

I agree. Had one as a loaner when my 335 was in for PPK install and really enjoyed it. It was nimble and easy to zip around in. Kinda reminded me of a 2002. I'd love to try the M.

bmw-nj · 04-24-2012, 07:49 AM

I use sport mode very often in my z4 35i dct.

m3 hoonigan · 04-24-2012, 12:36 PM

i usually go s3

krazyking · 04-24-2012, 01:10 PM

I use it quite often. Usually when I want to overtake someone like a dick, enjoy the stretch ahead of me, or just feel the power that the twin-turbo'd beast has to offer.

jophish17 · 04-24-2012, 01:14 PM

My car is a manual, but I never use the sport button

335coupe2007 · 04-25-2012, 07:45 AM

I love the power I feel in ds mode- especially when the vtech kicks in. Lol.

EuroTrip · 04-25-2012, 10:58 AM

Driving the car in D is really lame imo. I only do it when I have a coffee in my hand or am getting a BJ...

Gator335i · 04-25-2012, 02:05 PM

I didn't use it very much at all in my 328i, but now that I have the paddle shifters I use it nearly everytime I get in the car.

nitehawk · 04-25-2012, 02:55 PM

MT baby all night long

matthewEW · 04-25-2012, 05:42 PM

I don't have a BMW but have driven other's BMW and have always chosen sports mode. BTW I prefer manual transmission.

SaMaster14 · 04-25-2012, 07:30 PM

Almost always in D/S. Use paddle-shifters about half the time when I'm in Sport mode.

I would also say that about 30%-50% percent of the time that I drive in Sport Mode I also use the Sport Button on the 335is.

DCT is awesome

Nkc · 04-26-2012, 05:50 AM

always in Sport + ...i drive it like i stole it

jon328i · 04-26-2012, 05:40 PM

6MT here

lannlycuellar · 04-26-2012, 10:13 PM

Usually when I want to overtake someone like a dick

rich123321 · 04-26-2012, 10:18 PM

I dont think ive ever drove more than 5 minutes without sport mode on haha

Amleto63 · 05-04-2012, 10:04 AM

Town commuting: normal mode and paddles for downshifting and save brake paddles
Trips: sport mode (suspensions setting only for fuel economy) and paddles for overtaking/downshifting
Fun: sport+ and manual gears (paddles)

Samurai of 2day · 05-04-2012, 10:50 AM

Unfortunately, I don't get many opportunities to "drive" my car. I am usually stuck in traffic that moves at 10-20 MPH pretty much from point A to point B, and I don't believe in gunning it, then slamming on the brakes between 100 feet from one traffic light to the other.

The few times I have left the city with her however, I have experimented with the M/S and or the sport button, but to be honest, the X6 is so sure-footed and she already distributes power incredibly well, (especially with the JB4 chip I have installed), I haven't had many opportunities to test her limits.

Daily driving: Normal Mode

The one -two long trips I MIGHT go on occasionally: Normal Mode (most of the time)

Playing/Showing off (with/for other high performance cars): M/S and Sport button engaged all the way!!

FatTire · 05-26-2012, 01:30 AM

BMW gives AWD drivers one transmission choice.....Automatic

I really miss driving a 6 speed but I don't have a choice where I live now. We get 500-800"(no typo) of snow October to June here in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah and I refuse to drive a Suburu all winter just to drive a manual trans 550i RWD a few months a year.

It's too bad BMW forces you and me into a AUTO in any xDrive.

StephansonTieu · 05-31-2012, 08:03 PM

I enjoy using M/S mode, but I wish the response was faster.

E90Company · 05-31-2012, 08:43 PM

0-20% of the time. Mostly used for passing.

Biff Grissel · 06-01-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EuroTrip

Driving the car in D is really lame imo. I only do it when I have a coffee in my hand or am getting a BJ...

+1

View Poll Results: How do you drive your BMW?
Selector lever position at M/S 90%-100% of time	19	12.42%
Selector lever position at M/S 50%-90% of time	13	8.50%
Selector lever position at M/S 20%-50% of time	14	9.15%
Selector lever position at M/S 0-20% of time	30	19.61%
I have a manual transmission	77	50.33%
Voters: 153. You may not vote on this poll

04-23-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
amtex New Member Drives: 328i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 20 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	How do you drive your BMW... I was wondering how BMW owners drive their cars/suvs, do they really use sport mode of the auto transmission... Last edited by amtex; 04-23-2012 at 09:12 PM.
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04-24-2012, 05:49 AM	#2
Charlotte01 New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	I agree. Had one as a loaner when my 335 was in for PPK install and really enjoyed it. It was nimble and easy to zip around in. Kinda reminded me of a 2002. I'd love to try the M. __________________ You can find a hydrualic jacks and Jack stand good quality at : hts-direct.co.uk

04-24-2012, 01:10 PM	#5
krazyking First Lieutenant Drives: '08 E92 BMW 335Xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 362 iTrader: (3)	I use it quite often. Usually when I want to overtake someone like a dick, enjoy the stretch ahead of me, or just feel the power that the twin-turbo'd beast has to offer. __________________ '08 E92 335Xi - Premium, Cold and Sports Packages JB4 // AFE DCI // Matte Black Grills // MTEC Angel Eyes // CF Mirror Covers // Forgestar F14's

04-25-2012, 07:30 PM	#12
SaMaster14 Major Drives: 2012 BMW E92 335iS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335iS [3.94]	Almost always in D/S. Use paddle-shifters about half the time when I'm in Sport mode. I would also say that about 30%-50% percent of the time that I drive in Sport Mode I also use the Sport Button on the 335is. DCT is awesome __________________ ~2012 BMW 335iS coupe MINERAL WHITE/CORAL RED http://instagram.com/samaster14/

04-24-2012, 07:49 AM	#3
bmw-nj Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Jersey and Queens Posts: 473 iTrader: (1)	I use sport mode very often in my z4 35i dct.

04-24-2012, 12:36 PM	#4
m3 hoonigan Hoonigan Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	i usually go s3

04-24-2012, 01:14 PM	#6
jophish17 Second Lieutenant Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 253 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4M [5.00]	My car is a manual, but I never use the sport button

04-25-2012, 07:45 AM	#7
335coupe2007 Yezzsur. Big it up. Go Lakers. Drives: 2007 Space Gray 335 coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 983 iTrader: (0)	I love the power I feel in ds mode- especially when the vtech kicks in. Lol.

04-25-2012, 10:58 AM	#8
EuroTrip BMW FAN Drives: 2011 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Mineral Wt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 654 iTrader: (5)	Driving the car in D is really lame imo. I only do it when I have a coffee in my hand or am getting a BJ...

04-25-2012, 02:05 PM	#9
Gator335i Private First Class Drives: '07 E92 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	I didn't use it very much at all in my 328i, but now that I have the paddle shifters I use it nearly everytime I get in the car.

04-25-2012, 02:55 PM	#10
nitehawk Major Drives: AM e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (12)	MT baby all night long

04-25-2012, 05:42 PM	#11
matthewEW Private Drives: Audi TT RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	I don't have a BMW but have driven other's BMW and have always chosen sports mode. BTW I prefer manual transmission.

04-26-2012, 05:50 AM	#13
Nkc Private First Class Drives: Z4 35i DCT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver/Hong Kong Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	always in Sport + ...i drive it like i stole it __________________ E89 35i DCT: Brembo 6-pot BBK - AC front Lip - AC rear spoiler - ESS Stage 2 - Adaptive M Suspension+Eibach - H&R Swaybars - Vossen CV2 20" - 3D Design Rear Carbon Diffuser - Eisenmann Quad Race

04-26-2012, 05:40 PM	#14
jon328i Wheelmaster Drives: E90 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 440 iTrader: (7)	6MT here

04-26-2012, 10:13 PM	#15
lannlycuellar New Member Drives: aodi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: op Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Usually when I want to overtake someone like a dick __________________

04-26-2012, 10:18 PM	#16
rich123321 Captain Drives: BMW 325i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 784 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 [4.17]	I dont think ive ever drove more than 5 minutes without sport mode on haha

05-04-2012, 10:04 AM	#17
Amleto63 Commander Drives: F10 520d Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pisa Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Town commuting: normal mode and paddles for downshifting and save brake paddles Trips: sport mode (suspensions setting only for fuel economy) and paddles for overtaking/downshifting Fun: sport+ and manual gears (paddles) __________________ Stay Ahead! E46(00-03) - E46 Touring (03-06) - E90(06-10)

05-04-2012, 10:50 AM	#18
Samurai of 2day First Lieutenant Drives: '13 650xiGC/'12 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 362 iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately, I don't get many opportunities to "drive" my car. I am usually stuck in traffic that moves at 10-20 MPH pretty much from point A to point B, and I don't believe in gunning it, then slamming on the brakes between 100 feet from one traffic light to the other. The few times I have left the city with her however, I have experimented with the M/S and or the sport button, but to be honest, the X6 is so sure-footed and she already distributes power incredibly well, (especially with the JB4 chip I have installed), I haven't had many opportunities to test her limits. Daily driving: Normal Mode The one -two long trips I MIGHT go on occasionally: Normal Mode (most of the time) Playing/Showing off (with/for other high performance cars): M/S and Sport button engaged all the way!! __________________ Too smart for my own good...

05-26-2012, 01:30 AM	#19
FatTire elev 8200' Drives: 2012 550i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	xDrive vs RWD BMW gives AWD drivers one transmission choice.....Automatic I really miss driving a 6 speed but I don't have a choice where I live now. We get 500-800"(no typo) of snow October to June here in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah and I refuse to drive a Suburu all winter just to drive a manual trans 550i RWD a few months a year. It's too bad BMW forces you and me into a AUTO in any xDrive.

05-31-2012, 08:03 PM	#20
StephansonTieu X5 Enthusiast Drives: 2001 BMW x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 120 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 BMW X5 [4.50]	I enjoy using M/S mode, but I wish the response was faster.

05-31-2012, 08:43 PM	#21
E90Company Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,531 iTrader: (2)	0-20% of the time. Mostly used for passing. __________________ FBO N54 6AT

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