Opinions: X35d Lag

[GoVols!]

Putting the tranny in DS decreases it. I think its because it starts in first rather than 2nd.

[autoque]

Originally Posted by GoVols!

Putting the tranny in DS decreases it. I think its because it starts in first rather than 2nd.

It still starts in second gear even in DS.

[Armand]

Originally Posted by GoVols!

Putting the tranny in DS decreases it. I think its because it starts in first rather than 2nd.

Agreed. I too have noticed a slight lag and if I anticipate a situation where i need quick response, I just switch to sport mode and the lag is gone. The interesting thing about the sport mode is that you can actually achieve higher MPG using it if you choose your gears wisely and avoid hard acceleration. Not sure if this kind of experimentation might cause a transmission problem.

[noonsey]

There is a definite lag from dead stop but have adjusted my driving habits now that I have experienced it and on the whole I love the 35d. Like another poster said the acceleration from 60 to 80/100 mph is very smooth and I liken it to my 540i which has a V8.

I noticed that the lag is not so bad if you have auto hold on. I love the diesel on the whole.