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      09-12-2011, 02:32 PM   #4
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Drives: 135i
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Originally Posted by Dukat View Post
The hesitation appears to be programmed as a fuel saving feature. I'm guessing some people rest their foot on the pedal using extra gas, so requiring someone to move the pedal past a certain point is to prevent gas usage from heavy foot? Assumption on my part, could be wrong.

The 35i I test drove did not have a lag, but I only had 2 pedal positions during my test drive.
That's what I'm thinking too, the so-called "lag" is for fuel saving. I've also experienced the 1-2 sec hesitation in other car brands.
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