Which driving mode do you use more often?
02-19-2009, 07:57 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi Touring
2009 328i Touring
d 90% ds 8% m 2%
i need to get ok mileage, but i throw down the ds and m for smileage especially when entering the freeway.
i need to get ok mileage, but i throw down the ds and m for smileage especially when entering the freeway.
02-19-2009, 08:07 AM
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My Ride: honda accord
Sorry for such a newbie question, but does driving in DS or M long term affect the transmission or engine in anyway?..with all that high rpms its capable of....
02-19-2009, 08:32 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport loaded
I leave it in D all the time. The car has plenty of power for a daily driver. When I really need a smile, I take my other car out. 
02-19-2009, 08:38 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
D is the word. Pleanty of smiles when others look at me with envy in their eyes....
02-19-2009, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Egypt_525i' post='796669' date='Feb 19 2009, 04:15 PM
Which mode do you use in most of your driving?
DS 5%
M 5%
D SPORT 1%
DS SPORT 5%
M SPORT 4%
SPORT = Sport button pressed
02-19-2009, 08:57 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by 525d MSport' post='796807' date='Feb 19 2009, 12:43 PM
D 80% of the time
DS 5%
M 5%
D SPORT 1%
DS SPORT 5%
M SPORT 4%
SPORT = Sport button pressed
DS 5%
M 5%
D SPORT 1%
DS SPORT 5%
M SPORT 4%
SPORT = Sport button pressed
02-19-2009, 09:20 AM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
I sure can smell burning clutch after I have given my automatic transmission a workout in "M" 
I don't think this is bad, however it does mean it is wearing out faster than in "D"
that said, I mostly drive in D... with a little more time in "DS" these days
I wish this car had three pedals, and my next car will....however what I think I need is two cars! this grandpa car with the slushbox, and a little two seater with a stick
I don't think this is bad, however it does mean it is wearing out faster than in "D"that said, I mostly drive in D... with a little more time in "DS" these days
I wish this car had three pedals, and my next car will....however what I think I need is two cars! this grandpa car with the slushbox, and a little two seater with a stick
02-19-2009, 09:32 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
99% in D.