11-25-2015, 10:39 AM | #1 |
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6MT purists - the 8AT is a lot of fun
So while my 340 6mt is in the shop, they gave me a 435 8at loaner. I have to say - while I'm very happy with my decision to go with a manual, the 8at sport trans (it was a '16 435 m-sport xdrive) is definitely fun. Accelerating with the paddles is the most fun, of course, because of the instantaneity of the shifts and the perfect throttle blips. The ability to say "screw it, I'm sitting in traffic" and pop it over to D is quite nice as well.
I still prefer the better control over starts and just the visceral nature of having a clutch, but it's definitely a solid option.
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11-25-2015, 11:15 AM | #5 |
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Yep, the new autos are very nice and you can be very interactive if you want. I could live with one for sure but I really really hope the manuals dont go away forever.
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11-25-2015, 11:28 AM | #6 |
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Oh boy...here we go again...manuals versus autos! Cant we all just co-exist and get along?? LOL!
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11-25-2015, 11:32 AM | #7 |
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Actually I think this thread is about manual drivers feeling 8AT is great too. So we are co-existing and getting along. Progress.
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Agree. Whether it's a 328 or a 340, I'm blown away each time I drive a loaner with the 8AT. It's an amazing thing. I also appreciate the way it "bangs" into the next gear when you really start getting on it (and keep the accelerator planted during the gear change) - very smooth when cruising around but still has that visceral feel when being aggressive.
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So is it smooth in manual when you just keep your foot mashed or do you have to let off the gas quick for shifts?
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Bingo!
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Another manual driver here and I agree, I had a 528 XDrive 8AT Loaner and that car felt quick.. I couldn't believe a car that big handicapped with AWD and that heavy still felt fast with a 4 cylinder... Def a good trans.
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that was certainly the intent, but ... you know - the internets.
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I am Manual purist
I drive a 6MT I admit that the 8AT is a better option, more efficient and is better than me at shifting. But i still enjoy and prefer to row on my own. I dont blame those who have the sport 8AT, as long as BMW continue to offer my choice... |
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Both are great transmissions with perks to owning each one.
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17 years driving manuals and this is my first auto, after two days I was completely sold and will never go back, I drive a lot in city's (mainly London) and I just can't justify a manual after having this 8AT
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11-25-2015, 03:07 PM | #20 |
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It's really up to personal preference, there is no better transmission, both are solid.
All this debate about manual is better or auto is faster is irrelevant. It's how you have fun driving the car that matters. I absolutely love the 8AT as it's quite lovely to manually shift as you hear your exhaust burble and pop. |
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