[spta97]

It’s been ~2 years since I bought my 2020 X3MC and I’ve never used the middle “Sport” mode. I’ve got it either on all comfort or all sport+ (all settings to max).

I’ve always been an all or nothing guy but I’m curious if I should be trying the sport mode? What is the benefit? What’s your use case?

[Jbh165nc]

Sport mode is my favorite mode. Allows for a more aggressive experience, but not 100% focused (i e shifting yourself 100%, traction off, etc)

[moff]

Sport Mode is great, especially around town when you don't want a dull throttle response and you want a little noise.

S1 and S2 manual gear modes are nonsensical to me - why are they even needed?? D1/2/3 I get as it's in auto, but why slower manual changes?

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by moff

Sport Mode is great, especially around town when you don't want a dull throttle response and you want a little noise.

S1 and S2 manual gear modes are nonsensical to me - why are they even needed?? D1/2/3 I get as it's in auto, but why slower manual changes?

It's a very rare occasion I have my car in auto mode. Very very rare. My default start up is m1 which my brain is trained to do without even thinking about it.

I use s1 when I'm driving around say my parents. Don't need slap in the back quick shifts for that or times when you have a headache or driving in heavy traffic. Comfort while being in control of the shifts.

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by spta97

It’s been ~2 years since I bought my 2020 X3MC and I’ve never used the middle “Sport” mode. I’ve got it either on all comfort or all sport+ (all settings to max).

I’ve always been an all or nothing guy but I’m curious if I should be trying the sport mode? What is the benefit? What’s your use case?

My default m1 startup is sport, comfort, comfort, s2
Works great for the daily stuff.

[spta97]

Thanks for the replies. Will have to do some experimenting.

I also never use manual mode. I used it one time and couldn’t see the purpose as it was awkward compared to a clutch peddle and stick shift for this old school dude.

[harperium]

I paid for the M Sport exhaust in the Competition model, so I use Sports+ mode nearly 100% of the time. I want to hear that exhaust.

[KayTees]

Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

It's a very rare occasion I have my car in auto mode. Very very rare. My default start up is m1 which my brain is trained to do without even thinking about it.

I use s1 when I'm driving around say my parents. Don't need slap in the back quick shifts for that or times when you have a headache or driving in heavy traffic. Comfort while being in control of the shifts.

Same, I used to have the issue where when I wasn't tuned yet and I'd konami code startup and my instrument cluster would crash. SA told me regardless of how I turn on the car, it still shouldn't do it, 2 cluster replacements later, and it no longer crashes.

Originally Posted by harperium

I paid for the M Sport exhaust in the Competition model, so I use Sports+ mode nearly 100% of the time. I want to hear that exhaust.

Yesss, it makes the experience even better when the paddles are upgraded to ones a bit longer. I ONLY drive the car in S+ especially now its louder but driving in traffic with it is a bit annoying