7.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 012009

M3

  • 7,000 miles
Upon slowing down, then attempting to resume power, the electronic throttle lags for several seconds. When turning left across traffic, this lag leaves the vehicle in the path of oncoming traffic. This occurs every time the vehicle is slowed.

- Westlake Village, CA, USA