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Captisock · 08-09-2011, 12:53 AM

I drive a 2009 128i, and recently I've been regretting getting it in automatic. Is converting the transmission to manual a possible option? Has anyone done it before?

Thanks.

roundel335 · 08-09-2011, 08:05 AM

Just trade your car...it's more hassle than it's worth, and the ECU would likely need to be reprogrammed and so forth in addition to the cost of the new trans, clutch, and other required pieces. The cost would likely be prohibitive.

alpnwhite96 · 08-09-2011, 08:25 AM

absolutely its possible

but probably better off selling your car and buying one thats manual

amancuso · 08-09-2011, 09:15 AM

I agree with the posts above.

doublevanosrc · 08-09-2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpnwhite96

absolutely its possible

but probably better off selling your car and buying one thats manual

+1

x97Melbourne · 08-09-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captisock

I drive a 2009 128i, and recently I've been regretting getting it in automatic. Is converting the transmission to manual a possible option? Has anyone done it before?

Thanks.

Maybe this is a joke? Is this a serious question?

Captisock · 08-11-2011, 11:08 PM

Definitely a serious question, and I was hoping it would cost less to just switch over the transmission. My car is barely used and I've been taking very good care of it, so I would prefer not to have to trade it.

aerobod · 08-11-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Captisock

Definitely a serious question, and I was hoping it would cost less to just switch over the transmission. My car is barely used and I've been taking very good care of it, so I would prefer not to have to trade it.

Best to advertise for someone who has bought a comparable car with a manual transmission that regrets not getting an auto, then do a swap. Perhaps use black book price on both cars to determine whether a trade is straight across, or whether a cash adjustment is needed.

fwmcb · 08-12-2011, 04:13 AM

I'm guessing that kind of a mod would kill your trade in value if you were to trade.

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roundel335 Colonel Drives: 13 335i Sedan, 11 128i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 2,707 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [5.00] 2011 BMW 128i Cabri ... [4.25]	Just trade your car...it's more hassle than it's worth, and the ECU would likely need to be reprogrammed and so forth in addition to the cost of the new trans, clutch, and other required pieces. The cost would likely be prohibitive. __________________ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport 8AT/MPE/MPPK, 2011 128i M-sport Cabrio 6MT/PE

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amancuso Captain Drives: 00 Z3 2.3,12 R56, 12 128i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, New Jersey Posts: 734 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 128i [0.50]	I agree with the posts above. __________________ 2012 Mini Cooper Hatchback

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08-09-2011, 08:25 AM	#3
alpnwhite96 Second Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 295 iTrader: (0)	absolutely its possible but probably better off selling your car and buying one thats manual

08-11-2011, 11:08 PM	#7
Captisock Enlisted Member Drives: Metallic Black 128i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North America Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Definitely a serious question, and I was hoping it would cost less to just switch over the transmission. My car is barely used and I've been taking very good care of it, so I would prefer not to have to trade it.

08-12-2011, 04:13 AM	#9
fwmcb Major Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB Posts: 1,084 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	I'm guessing that kind of a mod would kill your trade in value if you were to trade.