Eh, 1164, but whose counting right? Been revving the engine a bit more as I approach the 1200 mile mark. Today the autotrans allowed a downshift to 7,000 rpms. Fast as lightning. Sounded great too. The sport mode continues to amaze with its telepathic downshifts.

I test drove a 335i twice for a total of about 45 minutes. I still say this autotrans gives up nothing to the beemer's.

 

do you have sport?

 

Nope. The x.

 

This may be a silly question but why would you want a downshift to 7000 rpm?

 

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EDIT: Esp. since peak hp comes at ~6800 and peak tq at ~5200 (or so - quoting from memory - but definitely below 7k)

 

Compression braking. Then coming out of the turn at 4500 or so.

 

Hmmm, are you driving the car at the track already?

FYI, brakes are the instrument designed to slow the car. They are also more effective doing that compared to the transmission and much less expensive to replace/repair.

 

Right. You can silenty ride your brakes for three hundred yards coming off the turnpike exit ramp(slowing from 90 MPH,) but I'll be downshifting and my G will be *screaming* around that bend. You'll feel much better knowing that your trans will last longer. I simply have to accept the fact that all that fun I'm having comes at a cost.

You and the Prius owners have something in common: all that sensibility. Do you time stoplights as well?

 

Nice on the Prius comment....Man they **** me off.

 

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Hey Rocky no worries. You seem to understand the potential costs of your driving style. As you can tell it's not one I would employ or advocate.

I'm comfortable knowing my driving school experience has helped teach me the proper way to drive a car safely and quickly.

Sensibility is a good thing. I don't own one but I haven't got anything against people who drive Prius' or that drive efficiently as long as they're not unduly affecting my travel. BTW, I drive a 6mt.

Hope you enjoy the car and be safe.

 

Hey, do you shift directly from 1st to 6th? Heard that saves gas...

 

You must have heard that from the same person who told you to downshift your AT at 7000 rpm.

I must say you're pretty good at making a lot of A$$umptions about me and my driving style.

 

Hey newb, suppose you show a little sensibility yourself before you really screw up on one of those ramps you go screaming around.
Learning a little respect for your car would help too.

Watch the wisecracks, we don't need arguments here

C.

 

Well, what's good for the goose...

Anyway, I think I'll bail. But feel free to stay. Maybe there's someone else out there open to certain unsolicited driving tips...