330 getting slower???

Speedy E90 · 03-29-2006, 02:16 PM

Hey guys,

Ive had my 330 since last September and at first I was really impressed by its speed and acceleration. Now recently Ive been feeling almost bored..... And this has left me wondering has the car gotten slower or am I just really used to it now???? Any of you guys have similar experiences?

vivekk · 03-29-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy E90

Hey guys,

Ive had my 330 since last September and at first I was really impressed by its speed and acceleration. Now recently Ive been feeling almost bored..... And this has left me wondering has the car gotten slower or am I just really used to it now???? Any of you guys have similar experiences?

Yes- I've felt the same a little bit, Speedy!
The car isn't getting any slower- you're just getting used to it!

Try not driving the car for a couple of days & use another (wife's, friend's, whoever's). Get back into yours. You'll get the old feeling back straight away!

I'm still not 'bored' of mine though just yet.

BellasBmw · 03-29-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy E90

Hey guys,

Ive had my 330 since last September and at first I was really impressed by its speed and acceleration. Now recently Ive been feeling almost bored..... And this has left me wondering has the car gotten slower or am I just really used to it now???? Any of you guys have similar experiences?

To tell you the truth, i think you just got used to it. I had that happen to me around 4 months after i purchased my car. I may have even posted the same topic. I felt like all of a sudden, the car just slowed down. But you know what, it feels faster now. The mind is a powerful tool

Gripster · 03-29-2006, 02:45 PM

I found the same with my WRX. The remedy is to drive something else for a while and come back to it. It will feel quick as the day you bought it.

Speedy E90 · 03-29-2006, 02:58 PM

Thanks guys that made me feel a lil better..... U all are probably right....The car is just as fast and I need to adjust my mind a little bit....
I think I can do so by driving my girlfriends 4Runner for a couple of days.....

...but do I want her driving my manual ???

ABR · 03-29-2006, 03:02 PM

I'm switching between Van and 330i all the time. Wow myself after each switch

vivekk · 03-29-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy E90

Thanks guys that made me feel a lil better..... U all are probably right....The car is just as fast and I need to adjust my mind a little bit....
I think I can do so by driving my girlfriends 4Runner for a couple of days.....

...but do I want her driving my manual ???

That's just the start of another thread!

brian32e · 03-29-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy E90

Thanks guys that made me feel a lil better..... U all are probably right....The car is just as fast and I need to adjust my mind a little bit....
I think I can do so by driving my girlfriends 4Runner for a couple of days.....

...but do I want her driving my manual ???

hell no, unless she's a proven good driver.

voltron1011 · 03-29-2006, 03:56 PM

I switch between my car and my wife's Civic. My car feels so awesome after a week of Civic driving..

David328M-Sport · 03-29-2006, 05:47 PM

So I've just discovered anothwer benefit of the Steptronic Tranny. If D mode feels a little slow, then changing to DS mode will certainly fix that feeling.

No problems with my car feeling slow.

Sometimes some of us may drive in a gentle, relaxed manner and thus ease off the pedal as we reach the desired speed. This may also be a phenomenon you may be experiencing.

You have a wonderful car. All the best.

E90Boy · 03-29-2006, 05:54 PM

I switch all the time and I drive my car again it's soo awsome. Driving a Mazda5 now can't wait to climb back in the BMW.

sawcat · 03-29-2006, 06:34 PM

My 330 actually seems to be getting faster. That may be a function of my becoming more comfortable driving it and consequently I am driving more aggressively (faster). What a wonderful car to drive!

petefalzzz · 03-29-2006, 06:50 PM

Let's face it, the e90 is a blast to drive because of the overall package not its brute acceleration. It needs to be enjoyed in the twisty's to truly be appreciated.

I had the opportunity to drive an e60 M5 the other day ... now that's the complete package ... albeit at over 2x the cost of a loaded 330i.

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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	So I've just discovered anothwer benefit of the Steptronic Tranny. If D mode feels a little slow, then changing to DS mode will certainly fix that feeling. No problems with my car feeling slow. Sometimes some of us may drive in a gentle, relaxed manner and thus ease off the pedal as we reach the desired speed. This may also be a phenomenon you may be experiencing. You have a wonderful car. All the best. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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sawcat Enlisted Member 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: e90 - 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My 330 actually seems to be getting faster. That may be a function of my becoming more comfortable driving it and consequently I am driving more aggressively (faster). What a wonderful car to drive! __________________ 2006 330i premium, sport, cold weather, satellite prep, monaco blue, beige, walnut.
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