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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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I haven't used the DS mode much because I do a lot of highway driving. Today I put the car in DS and I was impressed with the acceleration and aggresiveness of the throttle. The response is much better then when the car only had 1500 kms on the odo (I know have a little more than 5000).

Flooring it at the trafficlight made the tires squeel a bit and the car accelerated in a straight line. Very very nice..

I am really happy with the DS option and will use it more when I am in a spirited mood!
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Oct 7 2004, 11:52 PM
..and will use it more when I am in a spirited mood!?
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That's what it's there for...
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Downside to the DS mode is that I burn tires on the roundabouts here in the area
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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What is the actual 0 to 60mph or 0 to 62mph or 0 to 100km? An actual figure not BMW's estimate.
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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I used SD whenever I am in a nice road with few lights. I dont use SD when I am in the highwayt thoght.

But to say the least, using the SD can be addictived.
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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I rarely use "D". It sucks big time. I always either put it in "DS" or manual mode (98%) of the time. Now I regret that I don't have 545 SMG.
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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i've noticed the differences as well. "ds" is a lot better than "d" but eats more gas :'(.
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