Buying new manual Vs auto advice please..

Mlover · 03-30-2009, 05:21 PM

Hello there, i am a new member however have been following posts and advice/info for months. You guys are really helpful and im proud to be part of such enthusiasts.
I am about to order a new 330d convertible/cabrio

But still so VERY undecided about what transmission to go for

Ive had an early e60 530d before, engine was great but thot the auto box wasnt great (bear in mind this was auto without paddles 05 plate)
Now im going for the same engine again albeit in 3series guise but am soo undecided because i drove a 320i se and found the clutch so hard and gearchange so clunky.
Dealer says Msport has a shortened gearchange
Is this smoother??
Any experience with auto or manual or advice greatly appreciated

madman · 03-30-2009, 05:22 PM

Search searchy search search McSearch.

Crimson92 · 03-30-2009, 05:22 PM

blk335i08 · 03-30-2009, 05:50 PM

I understand your excited about getting a new car and you want everyone to talk about it with you... but you need to

Neutrino45 · 03-30-2009, 05:56 PM

Get a manual if you like to shift gears while driving. I don't like shifting gears in traffic so I got an auto. I also have a 328i so it's not like I'm going to be racing or anything like that so I got the auto for the ease of driving (lazy). If I really wanted to shift and keep my gears, I have paddles to do that with.

blue2fire · 03-30-2009, 06:06 PM

A 330d cabrio?
You sure?

blakjack23 · 03-30-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino45

Get a manual if you like to shift gears while driving. I don't like shifting gears in traffic so I got an auto. I also have a 328i so it's not like I'm going to be racing or anything like that so I got the auto for the ease of driving (lazy). If I really wanted to shift and keep my gears, I have paddles to do that with.

NOOOOO.....don't keep this going.

Crimson92 · 03-30-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

A 330d cabrio?
You sure?

uk..they get it

quarantine · 03-30-2009, 06:08 PM

welcome, and good luck with the car

check this thread out
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=manual+auto

blue2fire · 03-30-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

uk..they get it

I know that. Was just wondering about the "d" part.

canucklion · 03-30-2009, 07:01 PM

get leatherette

Zirenz2006 · 03-30-2009, 07:04 PM

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Mlover Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: e93 330d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Glasgow, UK iTrader: (0)	Buying new manual Vs auto advice please.. Hello there, i am a new member however have been following posts and advice/info for months. You guys are really helpful and im proud to be part of such enthusiasts. I am about to order a new 330d convertible/cabrio But still so VERY undecided about what transmission to go for Ive had an early e60 530d before, engine was great but thot the auto box wasnt great (bear in mind this was auto without paddles 05 plate) Now im going for the same engine again albeit in 3series guise but am soo undecided because i drove a 320i se and found the clutch so hard and gearchange so clunky. Dealer says Msport has a shortened gearchange Is this smoother?? Any experience with auto or manual or advice greatly appreciated
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Neutrino45 Major 62 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: XXX Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: milky way iTrader: (2)	Get a manual if you like to shift gears while driving. I don't like shifting gears in traffic so I got an auto. I also have a 328i so it's not like I'm going to be racing or anything like that so I got the auto for the ease of driving (lazy). If I really wanted to shift and keep my gears, I have paddles to do that with.
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quarantine Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: STi, Silvia, 968, CooperS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0)	welcome, and good luck with the car check this thread out http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=manual+auto
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