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

chrisny · 02-05-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Ironically, Sport/DS in 8th gear has been my recent go to on hwy driving...I get better mileage than comfort or Eco Pro (WTF?!)

It's insane how low the RPM's are on the highway, isn't it?

Mamasgotkids · 02-05-2013, 11:05 AM

1200 miles of comfort mode. Put in that day 1, and haven't left since.

justinnum1 · 02-05-2013, 11:08 AM

eco pro ftw!

slmdgee · 02-05-2013, 05:57 PM

Lol i like econ mode cause it makes the car sound louder. . . .

BMWFanatic2008 · 02-05-2013, 06:08 PM

Sport 80% of the time. Manual + Sport = pure driving enjoyment.

Ryan9095 · 02-05-2013, 06:12 PM

I try to use EcoPro 90% of the time to maximize my MPG... but I LOVE how it drives in Sport mode. Reminds me of my E92 :]

TheObviousChild · 02-05-2013, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWFanatic2008

Sport 80% of the time. Manual + Sport = pure driving enjoyment.

Hell yeah. Sport and 2nd gear.....match made in heaven.

T_F30 · 02-05-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by marseille82

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

Good way of explaining it. I've now put about 23600km on my 2012 328i. I've been in the automotive industry for about 7 years and have had the opportunity to drive many different cars. The difference between the modes is fantastic..

eljefe87 · 02-05-2013, 10:15 PM

For the first 1200 miles it was 90% comfort and 10% eco. But now it some 70% sport and the rest sport +, the down side is that i have to fill up my tank more often.

Yay-Z · 02-05-2013, 10:56 PM

Sport steering and suspension, transmission on comfort.

it works perfect for me.

Splaaat · 02-06-2013, 02:03 AM

Driving around an over-populated city with mental traffic and terrible roads, ECO PRO/COMFORT is perfect, can't even think about driving in SPORTS!

Pardon the n00bness, but I quite actively monitor the consumption history and I've noticed that on a highway when you slam the accelerator and hit over 100Kmph, the mileage meter shoots up like crazy! I usually get about 9Kmpl within the city, but driving over 100Kmph, I notice these momentary spikes in the consumption history jump to 30Kmpl etc.

Just trying to understand the logic behind this?!! Shouldn't the consumption go lower or does this have something to do with engine speed and kinetics?

Meeni · 02-06-2013, 02:33 AM

30km/L is better than 9km/L. You might want to switch to L/100km if you don't understand what is reported, the car might be setup for another regional preference than what is generally accepted in your area.

Teemo Panda · 02-06-2013, 02:52 AM

Comfort and Sport mode is the only way to go !!!

howtobeastitup96 · 02-07-2013, 11:21 AM

What does AAS stand for?

ric124 · 02-07-2013, 02:10 PM

99% of the time Sport and Sport+ on the track

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

02-05-2013, 11:05 AM	#46
Mamasgotkids Private Drives: 2012 Bmw 328 Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	1200 miles of comfort mode. Put in that day 1, and haven't left since. __________________ Past: 2006 328d Touring, 2008 318i, 2008 118i Current: 2012 328i Sport in Melbourne Red

02-05-2013, 11:08 AM	#47
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,817 iTrader: (0)	eco pro ftw! __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

02-05-2013, 05:57 PM	#48
slmdgee First Lieutenant Drives: 328I 6SPD Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 327 iTrader: (0)	Lol i like econ mode cause it makes the car sound louder. . . . __________________ 2013 328I 6SPD\|Coils\|Wheels\|Downpipe\|335I MUFFLERS,AFE STAGE 2 INTAKE Founder/Owner: United States Of Stance http://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesOfStance

02-05-2013, 06:08 PM	#49
BMWFanatic2008 Lieutenant Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 464 iTrader: (1)	Sport 80% of the time. Manual + Sport = pure driving enjoyment. __________________ F30 335i \| xDrive \| M Sport Line \| Estoril Blue \| Manual Transmission \| DHP \| 19" 403M wheels E92 335i \| xDrive \| M Sport Package \| Le Mans Blue Metallic (Gone)

02-05-2013, 06:12 PM	#50
Ryan9095 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 358 iTrader: (0)	I try to use EcoPro 90% of the time to maximize my MPG... but I LOVE how it drives in Sport mode. Reminds me of my E92 :] __________________ Current! 2012 BMW 328i Sport Line- Jet Black/Coral Red

02-05-2013, 10:15 PM	#53
eljefe87 Private First Class Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	For the first 1200 miles it was 90% comfort and 10% eco. But now it some 70% sport and the rest sport +, the down side is that i have to fill up my tank more often. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport EBII

02-05-2013, 10:56 PM	#54
Yay-Z Shifting to Top Gear Drives: F30 328I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midland / Houston, TX Posts: 312 iTrader: (0)	Sport steering and suspension, transmission on comfort. it works perfect for me. __________________ 2011 E92 335i 6MT (Gone, will be missed) 2013 F30 328i SAT

02-06-2013, 02:03 AM	#55
Splaaat w00t Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bombay, IN Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Driving around an over-populated city with mental traffic and terrible roads, ECO PRO/COMFORT is perfect, can't even think about driving in SPORTS! Pardon the n00bness, but I quite actively monitor the consumption history and I've noticed that on a highway when you slam the accelerator and hit over 100Kmph, the mileage meter shoots up like crazy! I usually get about 9Kmpl within the city, but driving over 100Kmph, I notice these momentary spikes in the consumption history jump to 30Kmpl etc. Just trying to understand the logic behind this?!! Shouldn't the consumption go lower or does this have something to do with engine speed and kinetics?

02-06-2013, 02:33 AM	#56
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 784 iTrader: (0)	30km/L is better than 9km/L. You might want to switch to L/100km if you don't understand what is reported, the car might be setup for another regional preference than what is generally accepted in your area.

02-06-2013, 02:52 AM	#57
Teemo Panda * A BLUE PANDIAN SMURF * ♠ Drives: BMW X3, X5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey (NJ) Posts: 802 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [2.75]	Comfort and Sport mode is the only way to go !!! __________________

02-07-2013, 11:21 AM	#58
howtobeastitup96 Enlisted Member Drives: F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Floida Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	What does AAS stand for?

02-07-2013, 02:10 PM	#59
ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,533 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	99% of the time Sport and Sport+ on the track __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\|

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