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Engine Braking
There are two 3 series in my garage. My wife's 2006 330i who used to be the darling of the home and now my F30 328i. Before the F30 I had an E46 325i. I love driving all three but I was really surprised by the lack of engine braking the new motor provides.
I've always been more apt to down shift and allow the motor to help me brake before entering a corner, or while I'm going down hill and don't want to over use the brakes. The 325i and the 330i have no issue with this at all. In fact both are quite good at it.
Downshifting the N20 feels like it has little effect on slowing the vehicle. I guess I need to adapt my driving style and use the brake pedal more. Is anyone else experiencing a similar adjustment? Is it frustrating? or just that... an adjustment...
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