New e92 328i coupe Owner.. question!

pstyle · 05-17-2010, 04:08 PM

Hello All,

I just got a 2009 328i coupe sport AT with only 500 miles on it. It got delivered just about an hour ago, and one thing I noticed when drove it just around the block (it's not registered or insured just yet so I couldn't take it for a long drive) is how heavy it feels.. the steering feels kinda heavy and I really have to push down on the accelerator to get the car going (handbrake was all the way down.. I didn't drive it faster than about 15mph)

Does that sound about right to you? I'm coming from a '06 Mazda3 hatchback with is super light to drive for reference.

Also, I noticed the low tire pressure light was on (although all 4 tires looked and felt normal). Not sure if that has anything to do with it.

Thanks!

Vector Pilot · 05-17-2010, 04:24 PM

Sounds typical for a 328i with only 500 miles. Recommend air up the tires, drive it and you'll find within time it will perform beyond your expectation.

chrisE92 · 05-17-2010, 04:33 PM

Didn't you test drive it before buying?

Steering wheel is heavier than other cars, but that's one of the better characteristics of BMW's. As for pushing down the accelerator, it might feel sluggish because of the lag associated with AT's. Try going past 15mph next time. As for air in your wheels, measure it yourself, don't rely on the system. They could be low on air even if they look fine, due to the construction of run-flat tires.

tonmonde · 05-17-2010, 04:42 PM

TPM might be on cuz it hasn't calibrated it self yet
put on manual mode and start from 1st gear or on DS mode.
AT starts off on 2nd gear i believe, thus feeling more heavy/sluggish.

jopa489 · 05-17-2010, 07:26 PM

BMW drive-by-wire needs more push to get going than many other cars. If you're coming from a Mazda3, it's like opposite ends of the spectrum. As said above, the "heavy" steering is a characteristic. It's not overboosted like most cars on the road. You'll get used to the steering and throttle, believe me.

Noc57 · 05-17-2010, 08:07 PM

328 is sluggish, especially a 6AT.

You should've bought a manual.

Grats, nonetheless.

pstyle · 05-18-2010, 12:49 PM

Thanks for the responses. I did want a 6MT (the Mazda is a MT), but got a pretty amazing deal on it so I couldn't be too picky.

Makes more sense now after reading about dbw. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive_by_wire

Anyway to increase the throttle response?

edit: nvm, i did a search and saw that I'm not the only one with this question.

sickem · 05-18-2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pstyle

Anyway to increase the throttle response?

drive it in sport mode

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pstyle Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: '09 e92 328i ZSP Join Date: May 2010 Location: east coast iTrader: (0)	New e92 328i coupe Owner.. question! Hello All, I just got a 2009 328i coupe sport AT with only 500 miles on it. It got delivered just about an hour ago, and one thing I noticed when drove it just around the block (it's not registered or insured just yet so I couldn't take it for a long drive) is how heavy it feels.. the steering feels kinda heavy and I really have to push down on the accelerator to get the car going (handbrake was all the way down.. I didn't drive it faster than about 15mph) Does that sound about right to you? I'm coming from a '06 Mazda3 hatchback with is super light to drive for reference. Also, I noticed the low tire pressure light was on (although all 4 tires looked and felt normal). Not sure if that has anything to do with it. Thanks!
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Vector Pilot Lieutenant 35 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2014 Z4 28i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro iTrader: (0)	Sounds typical for a 328i with only 500 miles. Recommend air up the tires, drive it and you'll find within time it will perform beyond your expectation.
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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	Didn't you test drive it before buying? Steering wheel is heavier than other cars, but that's one of the better characteristics of BMW's. As for pushing down the accelerator, it might feel sluggish because of the lag associated with AT's. Try going past 15mph next time. As for air in your wheels, measure it yourself, don't rely on the system. They could be low on air even if they look fine, due to the construction of run-flat tires. __________________ photos
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tonmonde First Lieutenant 7 Rep 312 Posts Drives: F22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	TPM might be on cuz it hasn't calibrated it self yet put on manual mode and start from 1st gear or on DS mode. AT starts off on 2nd gear i believe, thus feeling more heavy/sluggish. __________________ e60, e90, e92, e82, e93, f30 : retired active f22 235
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	BMW drive-by-wire needs more push to get going than many other cars. If you're coming from a Mazda3, it's like opposite ends of the spectrum. As said above, the "heavy" steering is a characteristic. It's not overboosted like most cars on the road. You'll get used to the steering and throttle, believe me. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	328 is sluggish, especially a 6AT. You should've bought a manual. Grats, nonetheless. __________________
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pstyle Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: '09 e92 328i ZSP Join Date: May 2010 Location: east coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. I did want a 6MT (the Mazda is a MT), but got a pretty amazing deal on it so I couldn't be too picky. Makes more sense now after reading about dbw. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive_by_wire Anyway to increase the throttle response? edit: nvm, i did a search and saw that I'm not the only one with this question. Last edited by pstyle; 05-18-2010 at 12:58 PM..
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