335i coupe: Manual or Auto

Tee-Tom · 08-09-2007, 08:12 AM

About to buy a 335i coupe and as I'm out here in West Africa, there are non to test drive. For those owners out there, what do you all think? Manual or Automatic?
The only disadvantage of the manual here is that it will be a bitch to resell.

canucklion · 08-09-2007, 08:28 AM

for: auto vs manual

ArmyBimmerDude · 08-09-2007, 08:37 AM

Ah shit, not this topic again

Get the Auto and close this thread

Zirenz2006 · 08-09-2007, 08:46 AM

not again

Das M · 08-09-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

Ah shit, not this topic again

Get the Auto and close this thread

+1

raleedy · 08-09-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tee-Tom

About to buy a 335i coupe and as I'm out here in West Africa, there are non to test drive. For those owners out there, what do you all think? Manual or Automatic?
The only disadvantage of the manual here is that it will be a bitch to resell.

They're both very good. The choice is really a matter of personal preference. For the 335i, I would choose the automatic since there is more than ample power for a passenger car. In a 328i, I would choose the 6MT. For me, a manual transmission is more fun to drive in most situations, heavy traffic being the main exception. In Lagos, I think that might be an issue.

KP22 · 08-09-2007, 08:52 AM

Take automatic with paddle shifters so you kind of have them both.

GraphiteBrawler · 08-09-2007, 08:54 AM

auto with paddles

banks2152 · 08-09-2007, 11:53 AM

there is no substitute for 6 sp... forget the paddles n go with manual

phantom330 · 08-09-2007, 11:56 AM

6 speed, no brainer. Automatics are for old men and women.

!Xoible · 08-09-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom330

6 speed, no brainer. Automatics are for old men and women.

they're both 6 speed?

yah dude, manual all the friggin way.

dmboone25 · 08-09-2007, 12:13 PM

MT--but its really personal preference, so.....

e92phreak · 08-09-2007, 12:16 PM

I have the STEP in my E92, though my E46 is manual. It's nice to be clutchless when in traffic in SoCal.

I don't like the fact that the paddle shifters rotate with the wheel. Makes it extremely difficult when you do really need to shift on a turn. I end up using the main shifter anyways.

The feel of the car is different. You really need to test-drive to see if you like it.

achien · 08-09-2007, 12:38 PM

Why do you care? In your country, you will need an army to protect you and your Bimmer.

You may as well get a body guard and chauffeur to drive your Bimmer. In that case, get the Auto for a better ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tee-Tom

About to buy a 335i coupe and as I'm out here in West Africa, there are non to test drive. For those owners out there, what do you all think? Manual or Automatic?
The only disadvantage of the manual here is that it will be a bitch to resell.

Gort · 08-09-2007, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

for: auto vs manual

I'm going to shoot myself in the head this time.

Brunotheboxer · 08-09-2007, 01:48 PM

are you getting leather or ette.

killer_bee · 08-09-2007, 01:52 PM

Noooooooooo

Are you sure you want the coupe, not the sedan?

Tee-Tom · 08-09-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achien

Why do you care? In your country, you will need an army to protect you and your Bimmer.

You may as well get a body guard and chauffeur to drive your Bimmer. In that case, get the Auto for a better ride.

You must think I'm in your country...

Tee-Tom · 08-09-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer_bee

Noooooooooo

Are you sure you want the coupe, not the sedan?

Definitely the coupe. Really wanted the M3 but price difference has thrown my budget out of wack

achien · 08-09-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tee-Tom

You must think I'm in your country...

Quote:

Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

This has to be the joke of the day.

toofasttooslow · 08-09-2007, 06:37 PM

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rrandyy · 08-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gort

I'm going to shoot myself in the head this time.

Please, take me with you!

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