The new 8-spd auto tranny is quite impressive. I drove a new 328i with it. The gears shift rapidly and the 2 liter turbo has plenty of torque so I never lacked for power.
Having said that, I then drove a 135i with a manual and as the saying goes, game over! The throws are short and smooth. I also just like working a clutch and selecting my own gears. If I were driving the car in city traffic regularly I might feel different about my choice of transmission, but that's not an issue for me.
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