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Mar 24, 2015 | 10:32 AM

#16

anamynous

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ECO MODE all the time...................

Just kidding. Sports mode 95% of the time.

Mar 24, 2015 | 12:42 PM

#17

proview3r

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Originally Posted by JDR76

I use Normal mode most often - at least 90% of the time. I use Sport mode here and there when I'm looking for a little more fun, and never use Eco.

Same, usually normal mode and when I want to change lanes, merge into traffic or have some fun, I would switch to Sport/Sport+

Mar 24, 2015 | 12:44 PM

#18

proview3r

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Originally Posted by elevenb

Sport+ almost exclusively. Damn them for not letting me set it as a default. Once in a while I forget, and it takes me a minute to figure out why the car is moving like a slug.

I was actually surprised when I notice that it doesn't keep the last driving mode used after you turn off the car..

Mar 24, 2015 | 09:02 PM

#19

cp2

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my bucket spends a majority of the time in eco, but when i get on the freeway, i'll go sport mode. i have yet to try sport plus

Mar 24, 2015 | 09:12 PM

#20

RoiteTrom

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From: Illinois

Normal mode most of the time. Sport+ whenever the local traffic/highway is empty enough for me to gun it. Eco when I'm stuck in traffic.

Mar 24, 2015 | 09:22 PM

#21

rp2000r

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From: WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by proview3r

I was actually surprised when I notice that it doesn't keep the last driving mode used after you turn off the car..

Me too, wish you could set whatever mode you prefer as a default.

Mar 26, 2015 | 07:31 PM

#22

350Nva

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Sport+ when I don't have passengers, Eco for my carpool/commute.

It's weird if I leave it in Eco, and start up the car again, it starts in Eco, but not the same for Sport/Sport+

Mar 26, 2015 | 08:04 PM

#23

AndyL

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From: ON, Canada

For non F Sport - only 3 modes - Eco, Normal and Sport and I use them all. Eco when in traffic congestion. Normal and Sport - depends on traffic flow.

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Mar 26, 2015 | 09:10 PM

#24

Jbreezie

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From: CA

Eco most of the time and sport when I want to have fun or need to pass someone up. I like being in eco mode most of the time because sport will actually make the is250 seem fast!

Mar 26, 2015 | 09:53 PM

#25

BOBFSPORT

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From: NJ

What's this ECO mode ?

Mar 26, 2015 | 10:06 PM

#26

faisal11ir

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Sport most of the time, Sport+ isn't comfortable for me.

Mar 27, 2015 | 08:05 AM

#27

anthonys2r

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I found that eco does little to nothing for me. As long as you're light on the pedal on normal mode, you should achieve the same effect (that little green eco light). The transmission is smart and will shift appropriately. In normal, if you're light on the gas, it will shift sooner and vice versa (heavy on the pedal, holds the gear longer and shifts later).

Mar 27, 2015 | 08:40 AM

#28

criticalgt

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From: Glenview, IL

Can someone explain the differences between the modes? What changes with each mode besides throttle response and faster shifting? I feel no change in suspension unless I go in S+

The reason I am asking is because I am about to pull the trigger on coilovers. I am aware I will lose the AVS but right now, it seems like I will only lose the suspension adjustment felt when switching to S+. The rest will stay fully functional.

95% of the time I am in Sport or Sport+ with Manual Shifting. The other 5% in Normal and Auto when I am not fully awake