Preferred Driving Mode - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

TheObviousChild · 01-31-2013, 09:15 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, 09:18 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, 09:20 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, 09:22 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, 09:41 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, 09:53 PM

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

Carnook · 01-31-2013, 09:54 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, 09:55 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.

2Quack · 01-31-2013, 11:50 PM

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, 12:00 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, 12:35 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, 12:58 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, 01:26 AM

Sport!

shivj · 02-01-2013, 01:51 AM

DSC off/DS for empty roads and parking lots!

EJIB · 02-01-2013, 01:55 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, 02:03 AM

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

GB72 · 02-01-2013, 03:03 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, 05:07 AM

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

Seagull · 02-01-2013, 08:29 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, 08:55 AM

Sport Mode should be the default Mode!

jtuds · 02-01-2013, 09:04 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, 09:05 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	18	11.32%
Comfort	63	39.62%
Sport	62	38.99%
Sport +	16	10.06%
Voters: 159. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2013, 09:15 PM	#1
TheObviousChild First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335xi - M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 341 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. __________________ 2013 BMW 335xi EBII over Coral Red / ///M sport / Premium / Cold Weather / 6MT / Nav / Dynamic Handling / HK audio Previous: 2010 328i / MT Previous: 2007 328i / AT (boo) Previous: 2004 325i / MT
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01-31-2013, 09:20 PM	#3
300hp Lieutenant Drives: X5 & Msprt 335xi (with MPPK) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 548 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 '13 335i xDrive 320HP, Auto Sport, 19" 403M Tires, Prem, Tech, Cold, Driver Assist & DH pkgs AW 2011 X5 35i Premium 300HP, Prem, Convenience, Cold and Tech packages

01-31-2013, 09:22 PM	#4
marseille82 Private First Class Drives: F30 335i / E60 535i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boogie down Bronx Posts: 129 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 __________________

01-31-2013, 09:53 PM	#6
snowghost Lieutenant Drives: '13 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 477 iTrader: (0)	Sport before I even start rolling. Throttle response is exactly the way I want it. __________________ F30 Sapphire Black 335i 6MT\|2PE\|4AB\|LCSW\|ZMM\|ZPP\|ZCW\|ZDA\|ZDB\|ZTP\|415\|688 Previously - E46 M3, E39 530i, E46 325i

01-31-2013, 09:41 PM	#5
awhk Private First Class Drives: 2012 RS4 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 128 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).

01-31-2013, 09:54 PM	#7
Carnook Private First Class Drives: BMW 2012 F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 175 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.

01-31-2013, 09:55 PM	#8
stom_m3 Private Drives: Sequoia Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 94 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.

01-31-2013, 11:50 PM	#9
2Quack New Member Drives: '13 335i xd M sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 8 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.

02-01-2013, 12:35 AM	#11
JohnVidale Seismoguy Drives: 2013 328ix Mojave/Venetian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 153 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.

02-01-2013, 12:58 AM	#12
David328M-Sport Brigadier General Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 3,175 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.

02-01-2013, 01:26 AM	#13
mark.L Lieutenant Drives: '13 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 452 iTrader: (0)	Sport! __________________ 335i ///M-Sport Mineral Gray \| Black-kidney Grilles \| Performance Exhaust

02-01-2013, 01:51 AM	#14
shivj New Member Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	DSC off/DS for empty roads and parking lots!

02-01-2013, 01:55 AM	#15
EJIB Private Drives: F30 Luxury 18D 143 BHP 320NM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 86 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%)

02-01-2013, 02:03 AM	#16
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,174 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 <<<

02-01-2013, 05:07 AM	#18
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,791 iTrader: (0)	Mostly town driving for me so Eco Pro. ASS off though, drives me crackers.

02-01-2013, 08:29 AM	#19
Seagull Lieutenant Drives: f30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 402 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: F30 - 335i AT M-Sport Previous: E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT

02-01-2013, 08:55 AM	#20
Vector Pilot First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 335xi + 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro Posts: 347 iTrader: (0)	Sport Mode should be the default Mode! __________________ 2011 E92 335i + 2011 E89 35i

02-01-2013, 09:04 AM	#21
jtuds Captain Drives: 335i M Sport ordered Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 1.5-2 hrs west of Toronto Posts: 773 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.

02-01-2013, 09:05 AM	#22
finaloption Private First Class Drives: '13 f30 n26 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 129 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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