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      01-17-2010, 05:11 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by MVF4Rrider View Post
Do any current US 6MT BMWs have the auto engine shut off feature when you place the car in neutral while stopped? The rental 3 series wagon I had in Germany would do that. To crank it back up you simply engage the clutch as opposed to depressing the engine start button. Just curious if this was a feature brought to the US. I found it annoying as hell, although no doubt it would save fuel.
How long does it takes for the engine to crank back on. It's a pretty dangereous feature IMO. When I ride my bike I always stay in first gear when I'm stopped in case I have to make a quick getaway.
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Its because a lot of BMW owners are housewives or business professionals and know little about cars other than BMW's are a status symbol in their own circles so that have to have one. But exotic car owners know cars, that's why they are willing to spend for a killer car and they know something different when they see one.
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