[135Pats]

I understand the concept, and for better or worse it's very likely here to stay, but BMW needs to refine it big time. I've driven ASS cars a handful of times in the past year, and without exception they're clunky and just feel "dumb" when the car restarts. It doesn't have to be rolls royce silent, but i'd like a bit less of an event at every stoplight I drive away from. FWIW I did notice pretty nice fuel economy in all the 328 F30s I drove when my car was in for service, driven with modest haste they do very nicely on suburban roads/traffic. And I'll also echo what a few others have said, there's just no way ASS can be good on the motor and starter...just no way. I'm not saying it's going to grenade the block, but constantly starting and stopping a motor just seems like a recipie for long term wear.