View Poll Results: 6speed Manual or 8speed Auto ZF | |||
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12-03-2011, 11:35 PM | #45 | |
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Good to hear about the transmission. My Mazda doesn't have paddle shifters but I can still use manual mode with the stick (pull back for upshifts, push forward for down shifts). When I stop the car the auto goes automatically into 1st gear also. I'm surprised your current 335 doesn't do that. Did you just use the paddles for shifting or did you also try the stick? Regarding the black leather and the fold down seats, don't let the dealer fool you. I saw you posting in other threads that the dealer did it in front of you on the computer. I'm thinking that can probably be easily manipulated as well. These dealers have all kinds of tricks to force customers to pay more. There is nothing in the info posted here on this forum that says black leather requires fold down seats. One is part of the ZPP the other part of the ZCWP. What about the people who just want to order ZPP without the ZCWP? Anyway, if that really turns out to be real requirement and there is no way around it, that is all the more reason for me to not want leather seats. I'm perfectly happy with leatherette anyway. But good luck to you and hopefully it all works out for the best. |
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12-04-2011, 07:11 AM | #46 | |
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I will be taking care of the fold down seats bull shit. My dad knows and engineer at BMWNA, he will ask for who i should talk to about this. If i just call my dealer GM, he gonna tell me we tried....... Have to get someone official.
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12-04-2011, 11:28 AM | #47 |
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FYI, more info on the ZF 8-speed transmission:
Car & Driver sidebar - IIRC from the issue with the initial F10 review ZF page with ~7min video - note: shifts in 200ms |
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12-05-2011, 09:18 PM | #48 |
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Had a 6MT 2007 328i and now have a 2011 X3 35i. Very impressed with the 8 speed auto. I never really shift it in manual mode as it's so smart and smooth. For me I would like to go back to a manual in the new 3 but need to see if the x-drive cars will come in manual as the 5's do not currently.
Anyone else think it's weird that the new 3 does not have an electronic e-brake? My 2011 A4 did and the X3 does. At first I thought it was dumb and I liked the mechanical nature of it but it frees up some console space. |
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12-07-2011, 05:37 PM | #49 |
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Not based on my past experience. I always feel more connected to the road with a manual. I'll be doing a test drive and an 8-speed does seem nice, but BMW manuals are one of the best in the world and I don't expect the test drive will reveal anything different.
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12-07-2011, 09:46 PM | #51 |
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Manual for me! With and Auto, I'd feel I'd be becoming a lazy bum!
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12-12-2011, 04:34 PM | #52 |
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12-12-2011, 04:44 PM | #54 | |
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For the same reason that there are convertible versions of sports cars available, there should always be the option for a three pedal version. Let folks who care about statistical wins buy the automated transmissions, I'll continue to prefer being able to truly control the choices. |
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12-13-2011, 01:44 PM | #55 |
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MANUAL ALL THE WAY... NO COMPROMISE ON PURE FUN, AND THE MERIT, AND THE CONNECTION YOU GET...
iT'S JUST DIFFERENT: a different philosophy of driving, a different mentality that should not be lost... i truly believe that manual drivers are somehow better driver... we probably should have statistics on which type of cars get more into accident? the Involvement, the Engagement, the Anticipation, the FOCUS on the 3 seconds ahead... Driving a manual means that you are always looking ahead and trying to be 3 steps in front of what you are doing... as opposed to simply reacting ... as opposed to simply taking the easy way out letting the car shift while you sleep... or talk on the phone, or do your make up, or shave, or ... In a manual, you are always looking for clues, you have too... no choice... that alone makes anyone driving a manual transmission a better, more engaging, safer driver in the proper sense of what driving should be. i simply Can't wait for my F30 335i MT |
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12-13-2011, 02:39 PM | #56 | |
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FIY, I drive an automatic but I'm equally capable of driving a manual as well. I don't text, drink or shave while I'm driving. When I was driving a car with manual I was quite capable of talking on the phone and smoking a cigarette at the same time. Coincidentally, I'm more focused on driving now than when I was driving a manual. I've never had an accident......knock on wood. Further more, automatics with manual capabilities such as BMW's are just as fun as regular manual. Bottom line: you have fun and I have fun. |
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12-13-2011, 04:02 PM | #57 | |
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i perfectly understand what you mean The reason being is you have driven a manual before... you know the basic skills of driving, because driving a manual requires that from you... But i am talking about those people who have only driven automatic cars all their lives... it does not necessarily comes naturally to them as far as what to look for around them to anticipate... i can drive an automatic car as well, but when i do, i apply the knowledge i have driving the manual... I really wish more people driving only automatics be exposed to driving a manual, so the know their car better.... not just gas and brake... to understand that they (cars) have higher limits and can be pushed further... I am not arguing with you... I do agree with what you say because we both know how to drive manuals... but i would feel less frustrated if more people started driving with manual, and see how much pleasure you could have out of those... instead of a boring commute (relaxing is what most people would say...) questions of perspective... And please Keep right people |
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12-14-2011, 02:59 PM | #60 |
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I've been driving manual for so long that I kinda get bored when my left foot is just laying there.
My wife has a GTI with a DSG. I love the car... but I just don't get the same feeling of involvement, even when using the paddles...maybe because I know I don't have to, the car will take over if I decide not to shift. If I was forced into an automatic at some point I'd probably have to take up left foot braking so my left leg wouldn't go into atrophy..lol |
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12-14-2011, 03:23 PM | #61 | |
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I've driven dual clutch cars too and just don't feel that they have the same amount of engine braking that a manual provides and certainly no automatic does. I don't know if it's as simple as flywheel mass or if there's more involved on DSG's, but maybe someone will get it right. To be fair, I have only driven the VW and BMW ones, I have yet to drive a Porsche one. |
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12-14-2011, 10:35 PM | #63 |
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I am not even going to be thinking about buying a new car for at least 5 more years (hopefully). But it probably will be a used F30 when I eventually do get another car. I would try to hold out for a 335i (after it gets its eventual power bump) M-Sport 6spd Estoril Blue w/ black leather. :drool
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12-15-2011, 05:50 AM | #64 |
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I'm going to order my 335i tomorrow.
Dutch prices are weird because of the CO2 taxes here: 335i 6MT base: euro 52,900,- 335i Auto 8 speed base: euro 52,655,- So 245,- euros MORE for the 6MT! Nonetheless I'm going back to the 6MT. And even weirder: 328i 6MT base: euro 41,900,- (so you only get the engine, the gearbox, chassis, 4 wheels and tyres and a body LOL, talking about base) 328i Auto 8 speed base: euro 44,180,- But as a form of a discount the first two months of ordering in 2012 the autobox is for free or something like that , some christmas gift from BMW.NL whatever.... |
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