Originally Posted by mabbonizio

I would love to do something like this on my 240D but am apprehensive as its automatic. Unfortunately the auto trans seems to like to lug around 25mph in 4th gear which makes it a REAL slug unless I use the kick down switch or shift it manually. Would be willing to sacrifice some acceleration (not like theres much to begin with) for having the engine be a bit calmer at freeway speeds. I suppose my hope would be that I would get more use out of third gear. And of corse a bit less nosey top highway cruise.