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      02-19-2013, 01:12 PM   #98
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Originally Posted by Geekenstein View Post
I wish I could say manual was definitely the way to go, but I'm not perfectly happy with it. With the N20 it's difficult to match revs on a downshift. In comfort or eco-pro there's some artificial throttle lag, so I found I had to learn to gradually press the pedal down instead of using a quick "blip". Also the engine is pretty quiet below 4000 rpm, so you don't always have good sound cues. In sport mode it's not too bad though. Also the stick is very notchy. Hoping it will loosen up with time.
I would agree MT is better matched to the 335i I6 than the 328i I4, esp. for the sound cues.
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