sport button
 

Is this something one would leave in the "on" position all the time or is there a reason or reasond to use sometimes and not use other times? Thx.

RE: sport button
 

Leaving it on all the time will probably increase your gas consumption, as the throttle will be more sensitive. I usually just turn mine on as I'm merging in to interstate traffic, or going to pass someone.

That being said, I don't think it hurts the car to leave it on all the time. It just tightens up the steering and makes the gas pedal more responsive.

RE: sport button
 

Agree, wont hurt to leave in sport, but you will see slight lowering of MPG. Sport simply tightens up the electric steering, raises the shift points, and I believe, maybe slight change in performance of engine.

RE: sport button
 

I use the button when it's really hot out and I'm cranking the A/c. This way you really don't notice the extra drag on the engine.
In fact, the cars feels quicker with the A/c + sport button than with no A/C and no button. Nice.

RE: sport button
 

Is there a way to permanently leave the Sport button on? With a manual transmission I doubt the gas mileage would be that different, I just prefer the throttle feel. Also as a related question, is there a way to leave the rear fog lamps automatically on as with the daytime running lamps? Thanks, I just got my Cooper S two days ago and think it is the most fun car I've ever driven!