Do you use ECO-PRO Mode?

sr5959 · 07-12-2012, 05:38 PM

I use it quite often, sometimes just to turn down the power of the AC because it gets too cold in other modes!

Jadar · 07-12-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rjberry

I can only base my opinion on the test drive I took. I'll hold my hands up and confess that I did use the Eco Pro to see what the fuss was about.

Around town it was rubbish, really seemed to struggle to get going so it soon got switched off. On the twisty country roads though around where I live it seemed to be ok. On the motorway it was great for cruising but only if you're happy to trundle along with no hurry to be anywhere. On the bright side though it's just a flick of a switch and the engine is noticeably different and you can certainly exploit a gap if one shows up.

Overall, it's a useful feature. It's like anything, it has its place and there are times when you just aren't in a hurry and just want to enjoy journey. For those other times, you still know there are a lot of extra horses straining at the bit and it's a good feeling when you let them have their head

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Originally Posted by batislav

I know it's not fun, but in heavy traffic or residential areas where I drive under 25 it's my go to. Don't need the throttle response so I might as well save fuel.

Love it in traffic. I think its where the feature is most usefull, I forgot to mention that as well.

reidpath · 07-12-2012, 07:05 PM

I use it on the highway, it doesn't gain much out in town.

kokopuffs405 · 07-12-2012, 07:41 PM

I use on the highways

RASHID007 · 07-12-2012, 08:40 PM

I use it daily on the freeway trip between my neighborhood and downtown where I work.

I also use it on all long highway trips between cities (vacation etc.).

dmontic71 · 07-12-2012, 09:44 PM

Perhaps just in my mind, but I could swear the subwoofers in my HK system decreased in power when go to ECO... Anyone know?

Bmwny2015 · 07-12-2012, 09:54 PM

All the time, keeps me from getting in trouble with the cops

firatsirma · 07-12-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Off-topic, but this is one hell of a photo

Carnook · 07-12-2012, 11:48 PM

I use it on the highway when there is lots of traffic. I'm not getting anywhere fast so I might was well relax and enjoy a smooth ride.

RobUK · 07-13-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by firatsirma

Off-topic, but this is one hell of a photo

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View Poll Results: Do you use the ECO-PRO Mode?
Yes, I tried it once or twice.	14	19.44%
Yes, I use it once in a while.	20	27.78%
Yes, I use it often.	29	40.28%
No, never.	9	12.50%
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07-12-2012, 05:38 PM	#23
sr5959 Captain 138 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 428GC M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I use it quite often, sometimes just to turn down the power of the AC because it gets too cold in other modes!
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07-12-2012, 07:05 PM	#25
reidpath Private 9 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: DC/Maryland iTrader: (0)	I use it on the highway, it doesn't gain much out in town.
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07-12-2012, 07:41 PM	#26
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07-12-2012, 08:40 PM	#27
RASHID007 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2014 535d X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I use it daily on the freeway trip between my neighborhood and downtown where I work. I also use it on all long highway trips between cities (vacation etc.).
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07-12-2012, 09:44 PM	#28
dmontic71 Lieutenant 27 Rep 520 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [10.00] (retired) 2009 528i [10.00] (retired) 2006 325i [10.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [10.00]	Perhaps just in my mind, but I could swear the subwoofers in my HK system decreased in power when go to ECO... Anyone know? __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.
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Bmwny2015 Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2012 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York united states iTrader: (0)	All the time, keeps me from getting in trouble with the cops
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07-12-2012, 11:48 PM	#31
Carnook First Lieutenant 132 Rep 394 Posts Drives: iX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I use it on the highway when there is lots of traffic. I'm not getting anywhere fast so I might was well relax and enjoy a smooth ride.
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