Preferred Driving Mode

TheObviousChild · 01-31-2013, 10:15 PM

Just curious how most people spend their time.

I find I typically put it into Sport as soon as I start moving. The difference is pretty dramatic.

kobechrome · 01-31-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheObviousChild

Just curious how most people spend their time.

I find I typically put it into Sport as soon as I start moving. The difference is pretty dramatic.

I've had the car 3 days so still breaking it in. Been in EcoPro mode for about 75% of the time - mostly just to play around and see how high I could get my mpg during my commute to work. Other portion is in Comfort with just a few fun minutes in Sport. It's hard not to rev past 4500 in Sport mode so I'm trying to stay away from it during break in. Can't wait to unleash the beast though!!

300hp · 01-31-2013, 10:20 PM

I have been using Eco pro but it sucks, I now prefer comfort for most driving and sport when u know

1400 miles

marseille82 · 01-31-2013, 10:22 PM

I try to stay in Eco or comfort, but after the first minute of drive, my finger always push the button up to sport. It's out of control

awhk · 01-31-2013, 10:41 PM

4,000km here, I have been using Comfort 95% of the time. Personally, I find sport a bit too sharp with the throttle response, also engine torque at higher rpm spoils some of the comfort. So only uses sport when the "mood" comes. Can't stand Eco-pro (only used less than 5 times).

snowghost · 01-31-2013, 10:53 PM

Sport before I even start rolling. Throttle response is exactly the way I want it.

Carnook · 01-31-2013, 10:54 PM

Comfort around town for most driving.
Sport when on a windy road or feeling sporty.
Eco when cruising on the highway in traffic.

stom_m3 · 01-31-2013, 10:55 PM

I prefer the sport mode most but to be somewhat gas conscious, I drive in comfort too. I would say I'm about 50/50 between the two. On road trips, I'll set the cruise on and turn on ECO mode.

Quackdiesel · 02-01-2013, 12:50 AM

There's one in Eco Pro. I use it strictly unless I really wanna go fast. The bonus km is cool but its a tiny gain for a full tank. If I am lagging up a hill I'll downshift to get going again.

batislav · 02-01-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Carnook

Comfort around town for most driving.
Sport when on a windy road or feeling sporty.
Eco when cruising on the highway in traffic.

same

JohnVidale · 02-01-2013, 01:35 AM

Comfort until there is some open space on the Seattle roads and traffic lights, which is not the majority of the time. I haven't used ecoPro for more than 10 seconds at a time so far.

David328M-Sport · 02-01-2013, 01:58 AM

I'm over EP. Comfort/DS for me driving around in traffic & long, straight, boring country roads. Sport, whilst driving on twisty, windy, hilly country roads. Never need S+, as I don't intend on driving on gravelly roads or sliding the car.

mark.L · 02-01-2013, 02:26 AM

Sport!

shivj · 02-01-2013, 02:51 AM

DSC off/DS for empty roads and parking lots!

EJIB · 02-01-2013, 02:55 AM

Car usage is 90 % commuting Home/Work for around 65 miles with 90 % Highway and mostly just beyond traffic jam hours. In this situation I mostly drive in ECO PRO mode. There is just a passage of a few miles(Crossroad Merging) where I usually change to COMFORT Mode (direct throttle respons).
For short trips (< 10 miles non highway) the car stays in Comfort Mode.
Very rarely use Sport mode when engine is on temp. (5%)

DrivenByE30 · 02-01-2013, 03:03 AM

Comfort is fine around town... but when i want to have fun, i just tap on Sport !

GB72 · 02-01-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kobechrome

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Originally Posted by TheObviousChild

Just curious how most people spend their time.

I find I typically put it into Sport as soon as I start moving. The difference is pretty dramatic.

I've had the car 3 days so still breaking it in. Been in EcoPro mode for about 75% of the time - mostly just to play around and see how high I could get my mpg during my commute to work. Other portion is in Comfort with just a few fun minutes in Sport. It's hard not to rev past 4500 in Sport mode so I'm trying to stay away from it during break in. Can't wait to unleash the beast though!!

That's me too!

rich1068 · 02-01-2013, 06:07 AM

Mostly town driving for me so Eco Pro. ASS off though, drives me crackers.

Seagull · 02-01-2013, 09:29 AM

Sport + - very rarely, just to experiment with for now. Hey its winter and I have my winter wheels on...
Sport - 95% of all driving. I use the paddle shifters all the time. If the car is warming up, I shift earlier and keep the RPMs low. If I want to be more economical, I use the paddle shifters and shift earlier and pay more attention to a more gentle foot. I stay in this mode due to the steering feel, the firmer suspension and the throttle response that I'm more use to in a BMW. To my non-car friends, I call this the BMW mode.
Comfort - used on poor roads. I have adaptive suspension. I do use this in parking lots, and I have to admit, it is easier and quicker in tight spaces. To my non-car friends, I call this the Camery mode.
Eco Pro - snow or stop and go traffic. Long trips as well. To my non-car friends, I call this the Prius mode.

Vector Pilot · 02-01-2013, 09:55 AM

Sport Mode should be the default Mode!

jtuds · 02-01-2013, 10:04 AM

Preferred and most-used are not necessarily the same. I have to think most people prefer sport, but it's not the most practical if you make the stop and go slog to work each morning.

finaloption · 02-01-2013, 10:05 AM

i've had the car for 6 days and i've probably been in eco pro 90% of the time since it's been snowing/raining on off every day and i'm usually in stop/go traffic

have yet to try sport, waiting until the break in period and nicer weather to open her up

View Poll Results: What is your preferred driving mode?
Eco Pro	19	11.66%
Comfort	65	39.88%
Sport	63	38.65%
Sport +	16	9.82%
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01-31-2013, 10:15 PM	#1
TheObviousChild Lieutenant 70 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2016 340xi - M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Preferred Driving Mode Just curious how most people spend their time. I find I typically put it into Sport as soon as I start moving. The difference is pretty dramatic. __________________ 2016 340xi EBII over Coral Red / ///M sport / Premium / Cold Weather / 6MT / Nav / Dynamic Handling / HK audi Previous:2013 335xi EBII over Coral Red / ///M sport / Premium / Cold Weather / 6MT / Nav / Dynamic Handling / HK audio 2010 328i / MT - Previous: 2007 328i / AT (boo) - Previous: 2004 325i / MT
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01-31-2013, 10:20 PM	#3
300hp Brigadier General 204 Rep 3,619 Posts Drives: X5 & 335xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have been using Eco pro but it sucks, I now prefer comfort for most driving and sport when u know 1400 miles __________________ EBII 2014 335i xDrive 335HP, Sport AT, 19" Wheels, MPE, Prem, Tech, Cold, HK, Driver Assist & DH pkgs Deep Sea Blue Metallic 2013 X5 35d Sport Prem, Convenience, Cold and Premium Sound packages
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01-31-2013, 10:22 PM	#4
marseille82 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 249 Posts Drives: F30 335i / E60 535i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boogie down Bronx iTrader: (0)	I try to stay in Eco or comfort, but after the first minute of drive, my finger always push the button up to sport. It's out of control
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01-31-2013, 10:41 PM	#5
awhk Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2012 RS4 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	4,000km here, I have been using Comfort 95% of the time. Personally, I find sport a bit too sharp with the throttle response, also engine torque at higher rpm spoils some of the comfort. So only uses sport when the "mood" comes. Can't stand Eco-pro (only used less than 5 times).
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01-31-2013, 10:53 PM	#6
snowghost Colonel 87 Rep 2,245 Posts Drives: '13 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Sport before I even start rolling. Throttle response is exactly the way I want it. __________________ F30 Sapphire Black 335i 6MT\|2PE\|4AB\|LCSW\|ZDH\|ZMM\|ZPP\|ZCW\|ZDA\|ZDB\|ZTP\|5AC\|4 15\|688\|Dinan Stage 1 Suspension and Shockware ECU tune Previously - F30 335i, E46 M3, E39 530i, E46 325i
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01-31-2013, 10:54 PM	#7
Carnook First Lieutenant 46 Rep 334 Posts Drives: BMW 2017 F82 M4 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Comfort around town for most driving. Sport when on a windy road or feeling sporty. Eco when cruising on the highway in traffic.
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01-31-2013, 10:55 PM	#8
stom_m3 Private 14 Rep 94 Posts Drives: Sequoia Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I prefer the sport mode most but to be somewhat gas conscious, I drive in comfort too. I would say I'm about 50/50 between the two. On road trips, I'll set the cruise on and turn on ECO mode.
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02-01-2013, 12:50 AM	#9
Quackdiesel Corleone 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: AB iTrader: (0)	There's one in Eco Pro. I use it strictly unless I really wanna go fast. The bonus km is cool but its a tiny gain for a full tank. If I am lagging up a hill I'll downshift to get going again.
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02-01-2013, 01:35 AM	#11
JohnVidale Seismoguy 5 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2013 328ix Mojave/Venetian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Comfort until there is some open space on the Seattle roads and traffic lights, which is not the majority of the time. I haven't used ecoPro for more than 10 seconds at a time so far.
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02-01-2013, 01:58 AM	#12
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 68 Rep 3,548 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm over EP. Comfort/DS for me driving around in traffic & long, straight, boring country roads. Sport, whilst driving on twisty, windy, hilly country roads. Never need S+, as I don't intend on driving on gravelly roads or sliding the car. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect. JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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02-01-2013, 02:26 AM	#13
mark.L Lieutenant 9 Rep 455 Posts Drives: '13 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Sport! __________________ 335i ///M-Sport Mineral Gray \| Black-kidney Grilles \| Performance Exhaust
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02-01-2013, 02:51 AM	#14
shivj New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WNY iTrader: (0)	DSC off/DS for empty roads and parking lots!
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02-01-2013, 02:55 AM	#15
EJIB Private 0 Rep 99 Posts Drives: F30 Luxury 18D 143 BHP 320NM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Car usage is 90 % commuting Home/Work for around 65 miles with 90 % Highway and mostly just beyond traffic jam hours. In this situation I mostly drive in ECO PRO mode. There is just a passage of a few miles(Crossroad Merging) where I usually change to COMFORT Mode (direct throttle respons). For short trips (< 10 miles non highway) the car stays in Comfort Mode. Very rarely use Sport mode when engine is on temp. (5%)
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02-01-2013, 03:03 AM	#16
DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 282 Rep 3,698 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	Comfort is fine around town... but when i want to have fun, i just tap on Sport ! __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<
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02-01-2013, 06:07 AM	#18
rich1068 has left the building 82 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mostly town driving for me so Eco Pro. ASS off though, drives me crackers.
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02-01-2013, 09:29 AM	#19
Seagull Major 168 Rep 1,042 Posts Drives: F87 M2, E84 X1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Sport + - very rarely, just to experiment with for now. Hey its winter and I have my winter wheels on... Sport - 95% of all driving. I use the paddle shifters all the time. If the car is warming up, I shift earlier and keep the RPMs low. If I want to be more economical, I use the paddle shifters and shift earlier and pay more attention to a more gentle foot. I stay in this mode due to the steering feel, the firmer suspension and the throttle response that I'm more use to in a BMW. To my non-car friends, I call this the BMW mode. Comfort - used on poor roads. I have adaptive suspension. I do use this in parking lots, and I have to admit, it is easier and quicker in tight spaces. To my non-car friends, I call this the Camery mode. Eco Pro - snow or stop and go traffic. Long trips as well. To my non-car friends, I call this the Prius mode. __________________ Current: F87 M2 MT MPE, E84 PP SP LP Previous: F30 - 335i AT, E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT
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02-01-2013, 09:55 AM	#20
Vector Pilot Lieutenant 22 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2014 Z4 28i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro iTrader: (0)	Sport Mode should be the default Mode!
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02-01-2013, 10:04 AM	#21
jtuds Major 50 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335rwd Dinan S2 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London, ON iTrader: (0)	Preferred and most-used are not necessarily the same. I have to think most people prefer sport, but it's not the most practical if you make the stop and go slog to work each morning.
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02-01-2013, 10:05 AM	#22
finaloption Captain 179 Rep 633 Posts Drives: '13 f30 n26 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	i've had the car for 6 days and i've probably been in eco pro 90% of the time since it's been snowing/raining on off every day and i'm usually in stop/go traffic have yet to try sport, waiting until the break in period and nicer weather to open her up
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