03-16-2013, 04:23 AM | #1 |
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M135i manual vs auto?
Just wanted to know what the M135i owners on here think is the best transmission for the car? On paper it seems like a no brainer as the Auto offers slightly better economy and a quicker 0-60.
Having spoken to my step dad who has owned countless BMW's and drives them day to day at all speeds for the Police, he said after having his current 530 in Auto he wishes he'd opted for the manual. He said the drive just isn't as engaging as the 330 manuals he drives at work. I am looking to order my car in the next few weeks, and will do my best to test drive both transmission's so I can see for myself |
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03-16-2013, 06:05 AM | #4 |
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As you are in the UK and looking at right hand drive cars you may find the pedals are very offset in the manual.
I found the clutch pedal didn't sit naturally under my left foot. Not a big issue as we wanted an auto anyway and the ZF8hp is probably the best auto gearbox on sale. Cheers Lee |
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03-16-2013, 06:25 AM | #5 |
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In Hong Kong, Auto and manual is the same price. So I chose Auto, and the fact that having an Auto would be easier to resell in the future.
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03-16-2013, 10:23 AM | #6 |
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You might want to check/continue in this thread for auto vs manual opinions:
http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ht=manual+auto |
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At the moment i'm more swayed towards the auto tbh as its had rave reviews and the only reviewers with preference to the manual have been racing or track focused reviews, which isn't what I'm looking for in a car, or id save myself some money and go for a 265 cup Megane. |
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