Acting up already?

onth · 09-20-2008, 02:11 AM

I just got my 08 328xi on 08/25, tonight after I took an exit and going down a slight sloop, and going to make a right turn, I slow down my car to "almost" a complete stop but still rolling, when I see no car is coming, I stepped on my gas pedal (I have an AT), my car is not moving at all, it feels like I didnt put it in gear or something, I push the pedal down harder to almost the bottom and it started to move slowly and accelerate like a turtle. I believe if there is car behind me, I might already got rear ended.

Anyone knows what is going on?

In fact, I have been driving MT in my whole life, from acura integra vtec to VW GTI 1.8T, I love the speed and the quick in acceleration of both cars. And I love to play with the shift. After I got my E90, I dont feel the speed at all unless I am driving on a smooth highway with not much traffic. But, everytime when I am trying to pull out from a stop or trying to speed up and take over a car, I feel the lag/hesitation of the car. Is this the cause of being an AT? I really miss my MT cars and really regretted not getting the 335xi.

nicknaz · 09-20-2008, 02:19 AM

Yes, the E90 328 is not very fast even if it is RWD manual trans, so AWD and auto is going to be a lot worse. Sorry, you should have noticed this on the test drive.

By the way, there is a lot of good things about slow E90 such as the smoothness, quietness and of course the badge

Best of luck and I hope you find a way to enjoy your car!

onth · 09-20-2008, 02:28 AM

bummer! I have got 5 cars in 10 years, the longest time of the car I own was my last car an 05 VW 1.8T, I was thinking to keep my E90 for 5 years, but it seems like my friend got me right, he said I will not keep this car for more than 2 years.

!!! I have to convinced myself to try to love my new toys!!!

2006e904Me · 09-20-2008, 03:14 AM

Search the forum for "transmission reset". This lag/slowness is well documented. It seems especially slow on hot days with the AC on full blast. The first time I encountered it, I thought my engine had stalled.

iheartsole · 09-20-2008, 03:51 AM

damn . brand new. take it in and see whats up

TWiTCHY · 09-20-2008, 03:52 AM

I get this too, but not as much as you probably. I notice that you have to really hit the gas to get it going. Either that or I'm impatient.

cgpublic · 09-20-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by onth

I just got my 08 328xi on 08/25, tonight after I took an exit and going down a slight sloop, and going to make a right turn, I slow down my car to "almost" a complete stop but still rolling, when I see no car is coming, I stepped on my gas pedal (I have an AT), my car is not moving at all, it feels like I didnt put it in gear or something, I push the pedal down harder to almost the bottom and it started to move slowly and accelerate like a turtle. I believe if there is car behind me, I might already got rear ended.

Anyone knows what is going on?

In fact, I have been driving MT in my whole life, from acura integra vtec to VW GTI 1.8T, I love the speed and the quick in acceleration of both cars. And I love to play with the shift. After I got my E90, I dont feel the speed at all unless I am driving on a smooth highway with not much traffic. But, everytime when I am trying to pull out from a stop or trying to speed up and take over a car, I feel the lag/hesitation of the car. Is this the cause of being an AT? I really miss my MT cars and really regretted not getting the 335xi.

Drive, Sport or M Mode? If you want a semblance of quick acceleration, you'll need to keep it in DS as a minimum, or use the paddles. I've never experienced the lag that you describe, but then again I keep the car in DS if I need aggressive shift points. Plus, how many miles? My experience has been that most engines need two or three K before they come into their own.

Spydeputy · 09-20-2008, 06:36 AM

it's about the electronic throttle too. enjoy the new car

onth · 09-20-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

I get this too, but not as much as you probably. I notice that you have to really hit the gas to get it going. Either that or I'm impatient.

Yeah, guess I am impatient too, cuz I am so used to step the gas and ZOOM!

onth · 09-20-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cgpublic

Drive, Sport or M Mode? If you want a semblance of quick acceleration, you'll need to keep it in DS as a minimum, or use the paddles. I've never experienced the lag that you describe, but then again I keep the car in DS if I need aggressive shift points. Plus, how many miles? My experience has been that most engines need two or three K before they come into their own.

I put it in Drive mode. it is now about 1900 miles.

simp0man · 09-20-2008, 12:15 PM

I still get that zoom in mines but I have MT and I came from a GTI too. Way better start. FUn fun fun!

onth · 09-20-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by simp0man

I still get that zoom in mines but I have MT and I came from a GTI too. Way better start. FUn fun fun!

wish I have gotten the MT.

JimG328i · 09-20-2008, 12:54 PM

When I had my 328i, I thought the car was very responsive at all speeds in the DS mode. Use that and I think you will be happier. Sometimes I thought the car was starting in 2nd gear because the performance was lacking.

cgpublic · 09-20-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onth

I put it in Drive mode. it is now about 1900 miles.

I suggest that you keep the car in DS for a minimum of two weeks in combo with using the paddles in those situations where you normally would shift in MT to gain a performance benefit. Although it will result in lower mileage, it's well worth the loss of a mile or two. You will never replicate the feel of the GTI or Integra (AWD weight/auto transmission), but you just might stop hating yourself for not selecting the 335.

For Drive mode, I found that the adaptive aspect of the transmission did indeed result in more responsive shifts after 3K.

Good luck!

Robert · 09-20-2008, 02:13 PM

I will be taking my 08 bmw in for the 3rd time this year. I thought I was going to keep this car for at least 10 years but I will probably get an s2010 when it comes out.

onth · 09-20-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgpublic

I suggest that you keep the car in DS for a minimum of two weeks in combo with using the paddles in those situations where you normally would shift in MT to gain a performance benefit. Although it will result in lower mileage, it's well worth the loss of a mile or two. You will never replicate the feel of the GTI or Integra (AWD weight/auto transmission), but you just might stop hating yourself for not selecting the 335.

For Drive mode, I found that the adaptive aspect of the transmission did indeed result in more responsive shifts after 3K.

Good luck!

Thanks, I will try that.

nicknaz · 09-20-2008, 10:14 PM

don't focus on the acceleration.. the E9X can use wider tire than GTi/integra/WRX etc and it can carry a fair amount of speed in the corners. I miss my WRX AWD launch but seems like E90 can carry a lot more speed

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onth Private 4 Rep 53 Posts Drives: '14 328xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: .... iTrader: (0)	Acting up already? I just got my 08 328xi on 08/25, tonight after I took an exit and going down a slight sloop, and going to make a right turn, I slow down my car to "almost" a complete stop but still rolling, when I see no car is coming, I stepped on my gas pedal (I have an AT), my car is not moving at all, it feels like I didnt put it in gear or something, I push the pedal down harder to almost the bottom and it started to move slowly and accelerate like a turtle. I believe if there is car behind me, I might already got rear ended. Anyone knows what is going on? In fact, I have been driving MT in my whole life, from acura integra vtec to VW GTI 1.8T, I love the speed and the quick in acceleration of both cars. And I love to play with the shift. After I got my E90, I dont feel the speed at all unless I am driving on a smooth highway with not much traffic. But, everytime when I am trying to pull out from a stop or trying to speed up and take over a car, I feel the lag/hesitation of the car. Is this the cause of being an AT? I really miss my MT cars and really regretted not getting the 335xi.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3188 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Yes, the E90 328 is not very fast even if it is RWD manual trans, so AWD and auto is going to be a lot worse. Sorry, you should have noticed this on the test drive. By the way, there is a lot of good things about slow E90 such as the smoothness, quietness and of course the badge Best of luck and I hope you find a way to enjoy your car!
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onth Private 4 Rep 53 Posts Drives: '14 328xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: .... iTrader: (0)	bummer! I have got 5 cars in 10 years, the longest time of the car I own was my last car an 05 VW 1.8T, I was thinking to keep my E90 for 5 years, but it seems like my friend got me right, he said I will not keep this car for more than 2 years. !!! I have to convinced myself to try to love my new toys!!!
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2006e904Me Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Silver/Black Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Search the forum for "transmission reset". This lag/slowness is well documented. It seems especially slow on hot days with the AC on full blast. The first time I encountered it, I thought my engine had stalled.
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	damn . brand new. take it in and see whats up
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TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	I get this too, but not as much as you probably. I notice that you have to really hit the gas to get it going. Either that or I'm impatient.
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simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 45 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I still get that zoom in mines but I have MT and I came from a GTI too. Way better start. FUn fun fun! __________________
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JimG328i Private 0 Rep 71 Posts Drives: IS250C or Solara Convertible Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pepper Pike, OH USA iTrader: (0)	When I had my 328i, I thought the car was very responsive at all speeds in the DS mode. Use that and I think you will be happier. Sometimes I thought the car was starting in 2nd gear because the performance was lacking. __________________ Jim G. from Cleveland, OH
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3188 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	don't focus on the acceleration.. the E9X can use wider tire than GTi/integra/WRX etc and it can carry a fair amount of speed in the corners. I miss my WRX AWD launch but seems like E90 can carry a lot more speed
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