05-18-2012, 06:23 AM
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Officially Welcomed to the 'Fest
Location: Humble, Tx
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,982
Mein Auto: 2009 335d
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Originally Posted by Stevarino
The only thing worth mentioning is how nice the new 2012 328i loaner was. They have finally got the transmission right. That 8 speed is silky smooth. The turbo hooked up to the 4 banger was giving me adequate performance when needed along with 35 mpg. One leg I babied it and got 43 mpg. I don't think I could get used to the engine shutting down at every stop. You can turn that feature off but you have to remember to do it.
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Wonder if they got away from GM automatics going into this year. Do you know if it shuts off if the AC is on? I read some new car with the start/stop feature will not turn off at lights if your AC is on.
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--Aaron
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