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6speed manual | 60 | 51.28% | |
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11-27-2011, 12:36 PM | #1 |
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Manual or 8speed Auto
What are you guys planning on going with? At first i was 100% going manual(never owned one before and think it would be a blast). But the ZF 8speed sounds nice, especially with the sport auto option and paddles.
Has anyone driven this ZF 8speed? If so, how was it? I had a zf6 speed in my 335 and it was quick, but i think it could get quicker(mainly me shifting..) Still will probably go with the manual, but just wanted to see what others were thinking. I threw a poll up too. My guess would be 70-30 auto manual.
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11-27-2011, 01:46 PM | #2 |
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Auto for me - with the sport option. Manual is way too much trouble in Dallas traffic. Plus, with the 8 speed auto, it appears there will be no loss of time on a 0-60 run and will actually get better fuel economy than the 6 speed manual m
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11-27-2011, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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I voted for the 8speed Auto. Even if it's the regular auto with no paddles, that is good enough for me. If I need more involvement I can switch to manual mode and still be satisfied.
I used to be a manual transmission fan, but the modern auto transmissions are getting better and better with every generation. |
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11-27-2011, 07:25 PM | #6 |
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Nice. Anyone think that CDV mod will need to be done to the F30?
Also, good to see some others choosing manual(even ho manual will only make up about 10% of all f30). Users who currently own a manual bmw, what are your thoughts? How does it comapre to other manuals? This will be my first(tho i know how to drive 6spd), excited lol.
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Will be especially interested in hearing from former MT owners that go with the 8AT. |
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11-27-2011, 07:57 PM | #8 |
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Yea, i started a thread in the Z4 forum, those cars are very similar. Engine, transmission, z4 has adaptive suspension, weight. Maybe those guys can give us some insight.
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11-27-2011, 11:15 PM | #9 |
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For the driving I'm doing, the 8 speed Steptronic is all the fun I need. |
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11-28-2011, 06:33 AM | #12 |
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Why? Maybe the F10 didnt have the sport auto?
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11-28-2011, 07:06 AM | #14 |
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Thanks. I had the ZF on my 335. It was nice, but everything I read about BMW manuals say they are amazing. I have never owned a manual but am looking forward to my first!
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I don't regret my F10 535i having the autobox. It suits the bigger car a bit better I guess. But a 3 series is more sporty, so I want to go back to a 6MT. |
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11-28-2011, 08:51 AM | #16 | |
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The idea would be how long do you plan on owning the car. I plan on ordering a 328i auto next year but would be jumping into a 335i manual the following two years to make sure all the problems have been worked out. What I really want would be a 320d or 335d manual. I would keep that baby for a very long time.
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I would own this car between 3 and 4 years. 328. Im leaning heavily towards the manual, never owned one and think it would be fun. I dont have to worry about traffic at the moment, but that could quickly change. The auto does sound tempting, but i am worried it wont shift as fast as i need it to, specifically downshifting from like 6 to 2. Will prob drive a e90 328 manual thursday before i place my order, just to confirm.
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I'd still rather have the MT. I've been driving a MT for most of the last 10 years and never felt it to be a pain even in traffic jams. I have zero interest in an AT in my 3 series.
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11-28-2011, 09:37 AM | #19 |
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Good man! I find the argument of using a manual in traffic is sort of akin to saying that once you get a Segway, you'll never go back to walking. I've driven a manual for all 22 years of my driving, and don't plan on changing that, even if it means eventually ignoring new cars.
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11-28-2011, 09:41 AM | #20 |
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My biggest gripe with the 335i zf6auto was approaching a turn at high speeds, it takes a while to downshift from 6 to 5 to 4 to 3 to 2...not sure what it will be like with 8gears. I hav no doubt the zf will be damn quick, and most likely shift better than i can. But i think owning a manual is a different driving experience than even a dct. I'm an enthusiast, and feel a manual car is something every enthusiast should own at least once.
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I took a bath to get out of it, but I've been much happier. But a few weeks ago, on a whim, I took a spin in a manual E90 335i, and the clutch and shifter were buttery smooth. I could not believe the difference, and was kicking myself for not having driven a BMW before buying that G37. So naturally I'm going manual with the F30! |
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