Can I Test-drive your F32 440i Manual? SF Bay Area?

partialresponse · 07-26-2021, 02:00 AM

I'm interested in a manual F32 440i but have never actually driven one. If you live in the SF Bay area and are willing to let me drive yours to see how it feels, I be greatly indebted. I would love it even more if it had the M-sport package!
I'm looking to replace my E46 ZHP 6MT.

Thanks!
Kofi

DarkF30 · 08-10-2021, 04:25 AM

Why not just test drive at a dealer or used car place?

partialresponse · 08-13-2021, 10:59 AM

Because it's not easy to find an F32 with a manual transmission. I suppose I could look for an F30 with a manual transmission .... that should be the same, yes?

LuxoM3 · 08-30-2021, 12:09 PM

All I can say is...enjoy. When I got my 2015 435i M Sport... it came down to the 6-speed or 8-speed auto. I went with the 8-speed auto. The extra 2 gears REALLY makes a difference if you like power on demand. And the sport-mode option makes driving around town just nicer overall... the throttle goes from comfy to neck snapping.

And well, I also came from 7 years of commuting into SF in my 95 E36 M3 5-speed stick. I wore out my left miniscus from pushing the clutch so much! For a daily and commuting, an auto just makes life a lot easier.

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partialresponse Private 12 Rep 83 Posts Drives: '04 E46 ZHP 6MT, '22 G22 RWD Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Can I Test-drive your F32 440i Manual? SF Bay Area? I'm interested in a manual F32 440i but have never actually driven one. If you live in the SF Bay area and are willing to let me drive yours to see how it feels, I be greatly indebted. I would love it even more if it had the M-sport package! I'm looking to replace my E46 ZHP 6MT. Thanks! Kofi
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DarkF30 Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 250 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Why not just test drive at a dealer or used car place?
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partialresponse Private 12 Rep 83 Posts Drives: '04 E46 ZHP 6MT, '22 G22 RWD Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Because it's not easy to find an F32 with a manual transmission. I suppose I could look for an F30 with a manual transmission .... that should be the same, yes?
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08-30-2021, 12:09 PM	#4
LuxoM3 (formerly exe36M3) 47 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 435i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	All I can say is...enjoy. When I got my 2015 435i M Sport... it came down to the 6-speed or 8-speed auto. I went with the 8-speed auto. The extra 2 gears REALLY makes a difference if you like power on demand. And the sport-mode option makes driving around town just nicer overall... the throttle goes from comfy to neck snapping. And well, I also came from 7 years of commuting into SF in my 95 E36 M3 5-speed stick. I wore out my left miniscus from pushing the clutch so much! For a daily and commuting, an auto just makes life a lot easier.
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