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Originally Posted by 3.0L
My M235i is the first turbo car I've ever owned. And yes, I immediately noticed a small amount of lag just off idle. I don't think this is unusual for a turbo car. That said, I think it is pretty easy to anticipate and deal with, once you get used to your turbo car. If you can't tolerate the little bit of lag, simply hold the brake pedal with your left foot, while holding a small amount of throttle with your right foot - probably just barely off idle will solve the lag, and off you go. Short of that, ignore it. No big deal.  After all, this daily driving ain't no drag race. |
Anticipating is key in turbo cars. I came from an X5d that had a lot of lag on the initial press of the throttle, that said it would throw you back in your seat with all the torque as soon as the turbos kicked in.
Only way to drive it super smooth was to anticipate, which became natural after driving it for awhile.