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Alright, so I remember reading the horror stories of the SMG trans associated with city driving when I was first researching this car. For any new owner anyone interested in buying E60, but afraid of the "sluggish trans", there is HOPE!!
So during my research on the E60, I read about how the vehicle adapts to your driving style etc. etc. After I got used to driving my E60 I reset my transmission by holding down the paddle shifters at 50 mph. For the next 300 miles, I ONLY used the paddle shifters(also read online that it takes 300 miles to adapt after resetting trans).
Since then, when driving in D, the car seems to drive ALOT better in the city. It literally picked up my driving style, and predicts my shifts VERY accurately(very amazed as this is my first BMW). From my first test drive on this car, to after 300 miles on the SMG reset, there is a noticeable difference when driving in D. No more complaints!!! I actually use D mode now when cars cold or in traffic without getting frustrated.
Also, has anyone noticed that when in D, if you just let your foot off the gas pedal slightly (but still accelerating), it will upshift as you press your foot back down ? This may be a hint to the car that you want to shift.
Hope this helps !
So during my research on the E60, I read about how the vehicle adapts to your driving style etc. etc. After I got used to driving my E60 I reset my transmission by holding down the paddle shifters at 50 mph. For the next 300 miles, I ONLY used the paddle shifters(also read online that it takes 300 miles to adapt after resetting trans).
Since then, when driving in D, the car seems to drive ALOT better in the city. It literally picked up my driving style, and predicts my shifts VERY accurately(very amazed as this is my first BMW). From my first test drive on this car, to after 300 miles on the SMG reset, there is a noticeable difference when driving in D. No more complaints!!! I actually use D mode now when cars cold or in traffic without getting frustrated.
Also, has anyone noticed that when in D, if you just let your foot off the gas pedal slightly (but still accelerating), it will upshift as you press your foot back down ? This may be a hint to the car that you want to shift.
Hope this helps !