Do I need cruise control?!
Discussion
Ok, so I have finally decided that its either going to be a 118d or 120d 3dr that I order this week as a new company car. Im stretching the budget a little (for the 120d) but in the near future will be promoted (qualification based) and as such will be on a notably higher wage and can negotiate a higher company car banding. I do feel however that adding the "BMW Driver comfort package" (the only way to get cruise) maybe stretching myself a little far so my main question is...do people really regularly use cruise control to the point where they consider it a considerable benefit? The secondary question is, can using cruise help with MPG?
I have never had cruise control before so am tempted to just go without but need some help in making my mind up!
Thanks
I have never had cruise control before so am tempted to just go without but need some help in making my mind up!
Thanks
Cruise control is generally great, but if you are travelling up and down the motorways of this land at peak times, it's of no real benefit due to traffic densities. However as mentioned, if you are travelling very early in the morning, or late at night, it can be pretty useful. My Mercedes also has a speed limiter mode, which I use all the time through the M4 average speed camera sections.
It also depends what mood you're in, I find that I set cruise and get irritated as it can sometimes highlight the monotony of a long journey.
Generally speaking, cruise, a large capacity 'V' engined autobox car are very nice tools to have
It also depends what mood you're in, I find that I set cruise and get irritated as it can sometimes highlight the monotony of a long journey.
Generally speaking, cruise, a large capacity 'V' engined autobox car are very nice tools to have
I was never that fussed about cruise control never having had it until I got the Jag.
I have a 2 hour commute to work which is 50% motorway, 50% A-road. I stick the cruise on at around 76mph on the motorway which I find to be fast enough to pass things in L1 whilst not getting too tangled up in L2 traffic (a quick blip of the throttle to pass anything quicker if needed)
The A-road is pretty wide and straight, so unless traffic is bad, cruise set at 60mph (with manual input on the few bits of dual carriageway) makes for a very relaxing drive.
I definately use it more than I thought I would. If the road ahead is clear or traffic is flowing free enough then I stick it on. You can speed up if need be and it will return to set speed once throttle is released and it will cancel as soon as the brake is touched so no panic if anything happens and no stress about speed creeping up in scamera locations.
I have a 2 hour commute to work which is 50% motorway, 50% A-road. I stick the cruise on at around 76mph on the motorway which I find to be fast enough to pass things in L1 whilst not getting too tangled up in L2 traffic (a quick blip of the throttle to pass anything quicker if needed)
The A-road is pretty wide and straight, so unless traffic is bad, cruise set at 60mph (with manual input on the few bits of dual carriageway) makes for a very relaxing drive.
I definately use it more than I thought I would. If the road ahead is clear or traffic is flowing free enough then I stick it on. You can speed up if need be and it will return to set speed once throttle is released and it will cancel as soon as the brake is touched so no panic if anything happens and no stress about speed creeping up in scamera locations.
My daily commute is only 5 miles so no use there. I do however regularly drive long distance on motorways and dual carriage ways for my job, say twice a week 180+ miles each journey.
Its going to cost another £10 a month which sounds like peanuts but thats ontop of another £25+ a month I hadnt budgeted on spending. £35 x 12 months = £420 which I see as approaching the cost of purchasing a track MX5 etc etc!
Its going to cost another £10 a month which sounds like peanuts but thats ontop of another £25+ a month I hadnt budgeted on spending. £35 x 12 months = £420 which I see as approaching the cost of purchasing a track MX5 etc etc!
Edited by seismic22 on Wednesday 13th March 16:13
As with the other contributors above, I use it for average speed camera stretches, and during the odd time I find myself on a motorway late at night or early in the morning, but if I didn't have it fitted, I can't say it would bother me.
Commute is M3/M25 in rush hour, and getting much beyond 2nd gear for any meaningful length of time is the biggest challenge
Commute is M3/M25 in rush hour, and getting much beyond 2nd gear for any meaningful length of time is the biggest challenge
seismic22 said:
My daily commute is only 5 miles so no use there. I do however regularly drive long distance on motorways and dual carriage ways for my job, say twice a week 180+ miles each journey.
Its going to cost another £10 a month which sounds like peanuts but thats ontop of another £25+ a month I hadnt budgeted on spending. £35 x 12 months = £420 which I see as approaching the cost of purchasing a track MX5 etc etc!
I wouldn't pay extra just to get it.Its going to cost another £10 a month which sounds like peanuts but thats ontop of another £25+ a month I hadnt budgeted on spending. £35 x 12 months = £420 which I see as approaching the cost of purchasing a track MX5 etc etc!
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