Bought it Friday and Already Put on 600 Miles

JimKW · 05-29-2011, 09:21 AM

The drive home after buying it was about 140 miles and then the trip to DC another 400+. It runs great and got 28 mpg traveling at 70-75 mph on the highway. I also took back roads from Cumberland to Winchester and that was a blast on those back moutain roads.

One thing my wife and I notice is a slight hesitation when you first start out, and even more if you start and make a turn like at an intersection. Is that normal for a 330xi? Does not really feel like there is anything wrong, but it is noticeable. Drives a lot different than the Volvos I've been driving for 25+ years.

gary88 · 05-29-2011, 09:27 AM

The slight hesitation may be from the transmission starting out in 2nd gear (if it's an auto), or just the nature of the drive by wire throttle which is inherently a bit laggy.

KevinJ · 05-29-2011, 09:49 AM

If automatic and your in Driving Miss Daisy mode (D) then it may start in 2nd gear. Flip it over to "Son of a B.." mode (S) and it will start in 1st. Starting in 2nd gives you better fuel economy.

If your getting 28Mpg then I assume your in D.

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Originally Posted by JimKW

The drive home after buying it was about 140 miles and then the trip to DC another 400+. It runs great and got 28 mpg traveling at 70-75 mph on the highway. I also took back roads from Cumberland to Winchester and that was a blast on those back moutain roads.

One thing my wife and I notice is a slight hesitation when you first start out, and even more if you start and make a turn like at an intersection. Is that normal for a 330xi? Does not really feel like there is anything wrong, but it is noticeable. Drives a lot different than the Volvos I've been driving for 25+ years.

jmen11 · 05-29-2011, 11:45 AM

Do the automatics really start out in 2nd gear? I've read this here a few times on here but has it actually been confirmed by BMW. I ask because I can count 5 gear changes on long enough stretches of road so I think it is starting out in 1st and not 2nd.

spdy330 · 05-29-2011, 11:50 AM

I had the same hesitation with my 2006 330i. Nothing is wrong with your car. Enjoy it!

Jalndrs · 05-29-2011, 12:22 PM

It's the drive by wire. You will get used to it.

turugara · 05-29-2011, 01:25 PM

Does the same thing happen for 6mt?

spanner1751 · 05-29-2011, 03:15 PM

My new 328i M Sport also has a slight hesitation for a few minutes when starting out, then it's OK after it warms up.

Tom

05-29-2011, 09:21 AM	#1
JimKW Private First Class 12 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunbury, OH iTrader: (0)	Bought it Friday and Already Put on 600 Miles The drive home after buying it was about 140 miles and then the trip to DC another 400+. It runs great and got 28 mpg traveling at 70-75 mph on the highway. I also took back roads from Cumberland to Winchester and that was a blast on those back moutain roads. One thing my wife and I notice is a slight hesitation when you first start out, and even more if you start and make a turn like at an intersection. Is that normal for a 330xi? Does not really feel like there is anything wrong, but it is noticeable. Drives a lot different than the Volvos I've been driving for 25+ years.
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05-29-2011, 09:27 AM	#2
gary88 Ikea enthusiast 334 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	The slight hesitation may be from the transmission starting out in 2nd gear (if it's an auto), or just the nature of the drive by wire throttle which is inherently a bit laggy. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	I had the same hesitation with my 2006 330i. Nothing is wrong with your car. Enjoy it! __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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turugara Major 92 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe, 6 Speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [9.44]	Does the same thing happen for 6mt?
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spanner1751 Lieutenant 67 Rep 479 Posts Drives: 2011 328i M sport sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	My new 328i M Sport also has a slight hesitation for a few minutes when starting out, then it's OK after it warms up. Tom
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