03-08-2013, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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Start/Stop Function
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I would like to hear what you guys thing about the Start/Stop feature for the 650i GC. Basically, most of my driving takes place on the city streets, so I deal with a lot of stop and go traffic, and traffic lights. When I picked up my car last week, the tech who walked me through the functions of the GC explained the Start/Stop feature to me very well, then suggested that I leave it active instead of turning it off, which was my original thought. I understand that it is designed to increase fuel economy, but I was wondering what some of you may think about having the engine shut on and off 4-6 times within a 10 min time span. Could that be considered more harmful than good for the engine, and I should deacitvate this function...? Or do you think it is just fine to leave it activated, and I should just relax and enjoy the ride? Let me know what you think about the Start/Stop feature on this amazing machine! Thanks in advance.
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03-08-2013, 12:51 PM | #4 | |
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But when I'm in stop-and-go traffic on the freeway, it becomes a big pain in the ass. There are times when I don't come to a stop long enough and the engine is in the process of shutting off and then I have to get up and go again. That just can't be good for the engine. So I just leave it off permanently. I know it saves gas and cuts down on emissions. But this is one instance where the well-being of my car is more important than the well-being of the environment. I recycle, I turn off the lights when I leave a room, I don't leave the water running when brushing my teeth ... give me this one vice. |
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03-08-2013, 05:31 PM | #5 |
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It was a novelty initially but became an annoyance very quickly in city-driving with stop and go traffic. Mine is usually deactivated these days. I do occasionally activate it when I know I will be stationary for more than a few minutes.
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03-08-2013, 11:23 PM | #6 |
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I had an ActiveHybrid 5 loaner for a few days about a month ago, and Start/Stop drive me crazy - and I couldn't figure out how to defeat it on the hybrid.
It made life miserable in the car. This 5er had cushier tires and a slightly better ride than my 6er with 20" rims and RFTs, but it was so jerky at every stop and start that I hated the car. A Prius with a base MSRP of < $20,000 should not be a more comfortable car than a $77,000 Bimmer, period, amen. Aside from the tortoise-inspired throttle in EcoPro mode, this jerkiness was the worst part if the car.
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My first order of business when my 640i hit the dealership, was to deactivate this function Before I left the building after signing the papers. Have not missed it one bid..
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03-24-2013, 08:48 PM | #10 |
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"4-6 times within a 10 min", I think that would be quite a distraction if anything. Cold engine start is bad for engine, so start/stop theoretically should not do any harm or wear engine prematurely. I turn it off in stop-and-go downtown traffic. I leave it on when driving in town with light traffic knowing that red light can be an extended stop unless I have a need to burn some car next to me.
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03-28-2013, 02:11 AM | #13 |
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In my opinion it does not make any sense to have start-stop function in car like BMW 6. I guess it’s just insane EU regulations which pushed BMW to install it (btw, as far as I remember early F13 models did no have it).
I’m not sure if anybody checked it in real life - I think start-stop does not really save fuel but even if it does a little, who cares about it having 6 and why? |
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03-28-2013, 06:13 AM | #14 |
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I read somewhere once that S/S, if used regularly can save about 5~10%. But I agree - this technology has no business in a 6 series. But unfortunatly, the OEs have to meet fuel economy regulations any way they can. And you are correct Bart, my 2012 does not have this feature.
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