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meimei · 09-10-2007, 09:53 PM

do most of you get active steering? is it necessary and worth the cost? thanks

normtrum · 09-10-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by meimei

do most of you get active steering? is it necessary and worth the cost? thanks

I did not get it. It has always been my understanding that if you're going to be doing a lot of high speed driving, it might be a good idea. But it also takes some getting used to at the lower speeds. After almost 1 full year without it, I don't miss it. And yes, I have driven a 335 that did have it, albeit not for very long, and not over 100.

H0bb3z · 09-10-2007, 11:15 PM

It seems to me if you look at folks signatures or other configurations they've posted, almost none have opted for the active steering that I've seen (myself included).

I'm not sure if its because its a pricey option or folks just don't want to "modify" their driving experience and prefer plain old power steering...

Bubbarossa · 09-10-2007, 11:22 PM

Nah, skip it.

chili cheese · 09-11-2007, 09:34 AM

Is is just me, or does it seem that the steering will stiffin up at higher speeds without the active steering? Am I smoking crack here?

cn555ic · 09-11-2007, 06:46 PM

many people don't have this function, myself included...

black00 · 09-12-2007, 10:19 AM

I remember one magazine review I read (I think it was C&D) where they said that their test car "thankfully did not have active steering".

I'm not getting it.

phantom330 · 09-12-2007, 10:39 AM

I've driven cars with and without it for extended periods, and I can honestly say I prefer having it. With that being said, the option isn't really a must have, but if you're loading up on options and don't care about price, I'd get it, obviously doesn't make the car handle any better, but it just FEELS better if that makes any sense. Either way it's a great car, with or without it.

Eazyrock · 09-12-2007, 10:57 AM

Probably one of the only options i passed on. Every 335 i've driven handled fine without it.

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black00 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I remember one magazine review I read (I think it was C&D) where they said that their test car "thankfully did not have active steering". I'm not getting it. __________________ 335i Coupe - Monaco Blue, gray leather, gray poplar trim.
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phantom330 Captain 18 Rep 892 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	I've driven cars with and without it for extended periods, and I can honestly say I prefer having it. With that being said, the option isn't really a must have, but if you're loading up on options and don't care about price, I'd get it, obviously doesn't make the car handle any better, but it just FEELS better if that makes any sense. Either way it's a great car, with or without it.
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