[typerlover]

Just wondering if the 215hp has a significant bogged down feeling if the A/C is on and there is a passenger (s) in the car. If I am looking to upgrade to a I6 from a 4cylinder I want to make sure this is a feeling that I don't have to experience again.

The A/C on just kills the driveability, and with a passenger it becomes a real nuisance. Thanks.

[Jaws]

I haven't noticed an issue with only one passenger and AC, but if the back seat is full it will be noticeable. The 6mt is geared low in 1st so it helps step away from the line but it is definitely no torque monster (better than a 4 cyl though).

[ages944]

every car is going to feel slower when its loaded with ppl and the AC is on.

[typerlover]

I agree, there is a noticeable slowing but there is a slower which actually leads to disappointment in a new car which is my concern.

I should have addressed even more specifically, in the auto transmission how is this?

Thanks

[David328M-Sport]

My 325 feels livelier than ever since my software was updated, however, I have not yet checked the A/C power drain.

What I can tell you is that my E90 325 did not suffer any power drain or bogged down feeling when I did use the A/C last Jan - April (our hot time). I was most delighted as my old e46 323 and e36 320 were terrible (320 much worse) with the a/c on.

I had 4 adults in my car today (my family and myself) and the car felt as nimble as if I were alone in the car. No problems with load.

I expect that based on my previous experience with the a/c that I will not feel any strain on the engine once the weather really heats up and I use the a/c again.

[DFW_M]

Actually, most of the BMWs are made that way that the AC on does not affect them too much (SW). Of course, a big load will affect it. I personally don't feel much difference with the AC on or off. A friend of mine has a e36 328 and he has noticed the same thing.

[typerlover]

Excellent. Thanks for the input everyone.

[ages944]

if the auto seems a bit too sluggish with all the extra mass, try popping it into sport mode. Works well for me.

[typerlover]

Need the car first!

[T7R_Sky]

The only time I ever felt my car acting sluggish was when I had a completely full car (That being 5 people all weighing about 165+ pounds each) and a trunk full of wood. (Bonfire! Hell YEah!) But Once I downloaded the wood, car felt fine. Still a little slow... but nothing to get to annoyed over.

[new2the3]

When I took my 330i up to 12,100 feet it was slow as hell let me tell you.

[RichP]

I think the AC in our cars actually disengages under heavy acceleration (there is a magnetic clutch in the pulley wheel).

4 passengers +gas =you notice
AC = not enough to notice

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by new2the3

When I took my 330i up to 12,100 feet it was slow as hell let me tell you.

won't be as bad with the 335i (Turbo's help negate the thin air)