Transmission poll

Falafel Combo · 07-11-2013, 11:08 AM

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What transmission did you have prior to your f30, which one do you have in your f30?

PabloK · 07-11-2013, 11:12 AM

I've had several manuals through the years... absolutly love them.

But the technolgy, shifting speed, and just having 8 gears sounded pretty cool.

Still have the 6MT M3 to get my fix.

Frank_NJ · 07-11-2013, 11:30 AM

8sp auto in my X5 and ordered 8sp Sport Auto for 335ix.

jdong · 07-11-2013, 11:38 AM

Had a ZF 8HP in my A4 before my AH3.

DrivenByE30 · 07-11-2013, 12:06 PM

There is no denying now that the 8AT is among the best auto transmission out there !

But back when i made the purchase for my F30, i couldn't test it, therefore i went the safe route and made the safe bet of getting the Manual.

Nothing wrong with the Manual, as reliable as always...

Falafel Combo · 07-11-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PabloK

I've had several manuals through the years... absolutly love them.

But the technolgy, shifting speed, and just having 8 gears sounded pretty cool.

Still have the 6MT M3 to get my fix.

You sir, have it made! Nice setup you have. Take it back, perfect setup!

(I'm really hoping this does not turn into a manual VS auto thread).

Falafel Combo · 07-11-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

There is no denying now that the 8AT is among the best auto transmission out there !

But back when i made the purchase for my F30, i couldn't test it, therefore i went the safe route and made the safe bet of getting the Manual.

Nothing wrong with the Manual, as reliable as always...

Love your signature. Do you still have all 3 cars? That would be NUTS!

Falafel Combo · 07-11-2013, 04:49 PM

Good manual representation!

64-bit · 07-11-2013, 05:25 PM

I was born in Brazil, we dont have auto there, here in the US I have a beater 06 mazda sport manual, but my Bimma had to be auto with paddle shifters as I can do other things while Im driving, like a nice girl leg, or play with idrive or hold my delicious cup of coffee, or scratch may balls, and the list goes on and on...
Manual are ok for those who did not grow up only driving them.
FYI - the worst manual car I ever drove was a brand new 2010 corvette, that manual transmission stinks big time

IRL-MN · 07-12-2013, 08:00 AM

I went from a 2011 E92 335i 6MT to a 2013 F30 328i with the sport 8AT. No regrets, the new 8AT sure is an impressive transmission and suits me perfectly for my daily commute.

I do however have an E24 and an E30 for summer fun, and both are 5MT to satisfy my manual transmission needs lol. It would have been a much tougher decision to switch from MT to AT for my daily driver if I didn't have these cars.

DrivenByE30 · 07-12-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KORALLROT

Love your signature. Do you still have all 3 cars? That would be NUTS!

Thanks, i still have all three, 2 sleeps right next to each other and the other one is accross the pond in another continent

but you do have your fair share of 3 series i can see...

The E21 was the first that made me fall in love with BMW...
I grew up in one or two, and when my dad upgraded to the E30, that one nailed it

It was then a series of E30s we went through.

diesel86 · 07-12-2013, 09:41 AM

Biggest mistake I made with my F30 was going to the 8AT. Even w/ the Sport Auto I am disappointed. Is the 8AT a great automatic? Sure, but to me, autos are supremely boring. As soon as the the 428i CG is available, I'm looking to switch back to a 6MT.

Falafel Combo · 07-12-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by diesel86

Biggest mistake I made with my F30 was going to the 8AT. Even w/ the Sport Auto I am disappointed. Is the 8AT a great automatic? Sure, but to me, autos are supremely boring. As soon as the the 428i CG is available, I'm looking to switch back to a 6MT.

Same here. Big mistake.

F30 Epal · 07-12-2013, 01:29 PM

'97 5-speed MT Eclipse, then an auto C230, and now ordered the 6-speed MT! F30.

Falafel Combo · 07-12-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by F30 Kupal

'97 5-speed MT Eclipse, then an auto C230, and now ordered the 6-speed MT! F30.

Congrats! I didn't even realize you could get the 320i in 6mt.

Mahzari · 07-13-2013, 11:09 AM

6MT to Sport Auto. Doubt I'll ever go back unless it's in my 2nd/3rd car.

RoundelM3 · 07-13-2013, 11:14 AM

8AT on the new F30, wife's 2011 128i M-Sport convertible is 6MT with Perf Exhaust - "a BMW for everyone".

gnosis8 · 07-13-2013, 01:55 PM

Very interesting poll. 2/3 are currently auto. You could take it a step further and see who's in the States vs. ex-US

Falafel Combo · 07-14-2013, 11:53 AM

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Falafel Combo · 07-14-2013, 06:05 PM

Wow, auto-auto is taking off!

Falafel Combo · 07-16-2013, 05:00 AM

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mdsbuc · 07-16-2013, 02:49 PM

Our E60 was an MT as were most of our cars. When I bought the E60 I thought anyone with an AT just didn't have a clue, mostly because of sluggish shifting in ATs and power lost from torque converters. With the ZF 8spd sport automatic the shifts are phenomenal. If I want more control, the paddles work fine. I love the AT and don't regret the decision to purchase it.

View Poll Results: Transmission poll
Auto to Auto	93	38.75%
Auto to Manual	18	7.50%
Manual to Auto	69	28.75%
Manual to Manual	60	25.00%
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07-11-2013, 11:08 AM	#1
Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Transmission poll Featured on BIMMERPOST.com What transmission did you have prior to your f30, which one do you have in your f30?
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07-11-2013, 11:12 AM	#2
PabloK Lieutenant Colonel 597 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orono iTrader: (1)	I've had several manuals through the years... absolutly love them. But the technolgy, shifting speed, and just having 8 gears sounded pretty cool. Still have the 6MT M3 to get my fix. __________________ 2014 F30 335i / 2014 F31 328d / 2014 F22 m235i 2019 G05 5.0 / 2012 E70 X5 50i / 2007 X5 3.0is 2011 e93 M3 / 2009 E60 M5 / 2004 E46 M3 2017 Alpina B6 22 Ram Trx / 22 M5 CS
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07-11-2013, 11:30 AM	#3
Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 560 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	8sp auto in my X5 and ordered 8sp Sport Auto for 335ix. __________________ 2023 M340ix my Daily Driver G83 M4CV, F80 M3 CS, E30 M3, Z8, other various BMW's Ferrari F8
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07-11-2013, 11:38 AM	#4
jdong Lieutenant 19 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Had a ZF 8HP in my A4 before my AH3. __________________
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07-11-2013, 12:06 PM	#5
DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 591 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	There is no denying now that the 8AT is among the best auto transmission out there ! But back when i made the purchase for my F30, i couldn't test it, therefore i went the safe route and made the safe bet of getting the Manual. Nothing wrong with the Manual, as reliable as always... __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<
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07-11-2013, 04:49 PM	#8
Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Good manual representation!
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07-11-2013, 05:25 PM	#9
64-bit Major 309 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: 19 Ford Raptor - On Order Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	I was born in Brazil, we dont have auto there, here in the US I have a beater 06 mazda sport manual, but my Bimma had to be auto with paddle shifters as I can do other things while Im driving, like a nice girl leg, or play with idrive or hold my delicious cup of coffee, or scratch may balls, and the list goes on and on... Manual are ok for those who did not grow up only driving them. FYI - the worst manual car I ever drove was a brand new 2010 corvette, that manual transmission stinks big time __________________ 2016 M3, Mineral White, SO Leather, MANUAL - ED 11/26/2015 2013 335i, Blue, M-Sport, Auto w/Sport Trans - ED 06/10/2013
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07-12-2013, 08:00 AM	#10
IRL-MN Major 44 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	I went from a 2011 E92 335i 6MT to a 2013 F30 328i with the sport 8AT. No regrets, the new 8AT sure is an impressive transmission and suits me perfectly for my daily commute. I do however have an E24 and an E30 for summer fun, and both are 5MT to satisfy my manual transmission needs lol. It would have been a much tougher decision to switch from MT to AT for my daily driver if I didn't have these cars.
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07-12-2013, 09:41 AM	#12
diesel86 Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Sportline Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Biggest mistake I made with my F30 was going to the 8AT. Even w/ the Sport Auto I am disappointed. Is the 8AT a great automatic? Sure, but to me, autos are supremely boring. As soon as the the 428i CG is available, I'm looking to switch back to a 6MT. __________________ 2012 328i Sportline - Black Sapphire Metallic - 8AT Sport I pronounce it "Beemer" and turn my fog lights on even when it's not foggy.
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07-12-2013, 01:29 PM	#14
F30 Epal Private 19 Rep 89 Posts Drives: F30 320i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	'97 5-speed MT Eclipse, then an auto C230, and now ordered the 6-speed MT! F30. __________________ My Instagram Alpine White '14 BMW 320i 6-Speed MT: GSR Tuned, H&R Sport Springs, Injen CAI, Borla catback exhaust, ER FMIC/Chargepipe/Downpipe, VMR V810 wheels
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07-13-2013, 11:09 AM	#16
Mahzari Captain 58 Rep 746 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	6MT to Sport Auto. Doubt I'll ever go back unless it's in my 2nd/3rd car.
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07-13-2013, 11:14 AM	#17
RoundelM3 Major General 1833 Rep 6,986 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wendell, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	8AT on the new F30, wife's 2011 128i M-Sport convertible is 6MT with Perf Exhaust - "a BMW for everyone". __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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07-13-2013, 01:55 PM	#18
gnosis8 Private First Class 5 Rep 125 Posts Drives: '13 F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Glen Mills, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i sedan [0.00]	Very interesting poll. 2/3 are currently auto. You could take it a step further and see who's in the States vs. ex-US __________________ 2013 F30 335i \| Base line \| Mineral Grey / Dakota black leather / Burl Walnut trim \| Premium Last edited by gnosis8; 07-13-2013 at 02:00 PM..
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07-14-2013, 06:05 PM	#20
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07-16-2013, 02:49 PM	#22
mdsbuc Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: '13 335i M Sport-'12MustGT 5.0 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lutz, FL iTrader: (0)	Our E60 was an MT as were most of our cars. When I bought the E60 I thought anyone with an AT just didn't have a clue, mostly because of sluggish shifting in ATs and power lost from torque converters. With the ZF 8spd sport automatic the shifts are phenomenal. If I want more control, the paddles work fine. I love the AT and don't regret the decision to purchase it. __________________ 2013 335i M Sport- EBII / BLACK / Dk Walnut /Packages- Prem / DHP / Tech / Driver Assist / DA Plus Options- 8 Sprt AT / Htd FS / HK / Hi Bm Asst /403 19" w/perf tyres Ordered: 12/15/12, ED Delivery Date: 04/23/13
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