Why did BMW do this when no other car manufacturer to my knowledge has this design? This engine/transmission design ruins the car for me. I try and shift into neutral every time I am about to slow down, but often this is not practical. WTF did BMW design the car to shift so damn harshly down into a lower gear? Let ME control the cars descent! This car would be perfect if it did that. Have others experienced this? Does it bother you? Do you get used to it? Thanks!Ĭlick to expand.Normal for the BMW 328i but abnormal for ANY other car with an auto transmission. I particularly notice it when I go or come from the fifth floor of the parking lot at work. My car is in the right gear (drive, and not the sports drive which is achieved by shifting to the left). He think it is caused by the engine compression of the BMW. My friend has a $90,000 Lexus that does not do this. I had hoped it was caused by the non-flat tires and contributed to by the wide, low profile tires (when I told him that BMW service rep I was considering changing tires, he stated that wider tires will create more drag on the vehicle). I called All American Tire about changing tires, he said it would make the ride less harsh, but the sudden deceleration was a characteristic of the BMW cars. This is despite BMW advising to save gas to coast to stop signs and lights. When I take my foot off the accelerator, the car slows down dramatically very quickly. I think this is what is making me have motion sickness with my 2011 328i sedan, especially at slow speeds.
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