At the risk of being flamed! A ridiculous request!

LaCroix · 07-25-2010, 02:40 PM

So thanks to this clusterfuck of a post, I was finally able to drive this beast I've been on the hunt for. Yesterday I drove to NOLA and met up with Bluesunit, where he proceeded to let me drive his 6MT 135. SO, needless to say, I will be pulling the trigger on one just as soon as I can. I'll keep you all up-to-date.

Bluesunit, you're a great guy and I can't thank you enough for your trust and generosity.

madostrich · 07-25-2010, 02:50 PM

the 11s are hitting dealer lots every day. I gotta believe that you can find an '11 6MT on a dealer lot!

jhuber · 07-25-2010, 02:53 PM

tell your dealer how interested you are and if they are worth buying a car from they will get a demo sent up to your area

///M///M Good · 07-25-2010, 03:06 PM

I understand what you mean with the auto [DCT]. It's just not as involving . . . and there's a hesitation when taking off from a stoplight. The dealership I went to only had 135s and 335s in the auto and I was disappointed. Luckily for me the dealership had a 2nd location on the other side of Jacksonville with a 6MT 135i on the lot and I went and drove that one. My only suggestion would be for you or your dealer to call other dealers looking for a 6MT for you to try.

LaCroix · 07-25-2010, 06:25 PM

There are only a handful of BMW dealers within a few hundred miles of me, and all have them have told me they simply do not order manual transmissions. I tried that route, calling every dealer from OKC to Dallas (about 11) all of them said I'm just out of luck. I may try again, but thanks for the advice either way.

mephiska · 07-25-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LaCroix

There are only a handful of BMW dealers within a few hundred miles of me, and all have them have told me they simply do not order manual transmissions. I tried that route, calling every dealer from OKC to Dallas (about 11) all of them said I'm just out of luck. I may try again, but thanks for the advice either way.

That's a sad state of affairs. I can go to at least 3 different SF bay area dealers and find a manual to test drive. Lazy Americans, all of us. (that said I have a step because my wife refused to drive my last 5-spd car)

hppypaul · 07-25-2010, 06:59 PM

BMW are hypocrites. there is nothing Ultimate about an auto

LaCroix · 07-25-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mephiska

That's a sad state of affairs. I can go to at least 3 different SF bay area dealers and find a manual to test drive. Lazy Americans, all of us. (that said I have a step because my wife refused to drive my last 5-spd car)

I couldn't agree with you more.

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Originally Posted by hppypaul

BMW are hypocrites. there is nothing Ultimate about an auto

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Originally Posted by maxnix

You can search autotrader or cars by transmission type. Do not drive a DCT!

I've done this at least weekly for months now. Ebay, Carmax, and autos.yahoo as well.

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Originally Posted by maxnix

You just missed a nicely priced 6MT CPO SMG in Edmond. Have you talked to Femi Akadiri there?

No sir, never heard of him/her. I did, however, have a terrible experience at BMW Edmond. Completely disrespectful and ensured I would not buy from there.

Schtuffy · 07-25-2010, 09:13 PM

We visited 4 dealers in my area and none of them had a manual 135i to test drive either

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The 6MT sport pkg 128i was way more fun to drive than a DCT 135i, so because of reliability concerns, gas mileage, price diff, and the fact that she can steal my STI anytime, we ended up ordering an ED M sport 6MT 128i for my wife. Unfortunately, none of that helps you and this post is useless. Sorry! Hope you get to test drive a 6MT 135i somewhere.

egainer · 07-25-2010, 10:13 PM

I had the same feelings. I drove an auto, and ordered a 6MT. We'll see how much I like it when it arrives mid august.

I have never seen a dealer ordered 6MT as a lot car.

NewYearsBoy · 07-26-2010, 12:07 AM

WHAT!!??! The paddles on this car are so much fun to drive... It shifts so cleanly, its pure magic...

N55_NOLE · 07-26-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M///M Good

I understand what you mean with the auto [DCT]. It's just not as involving . . . and there's a hesitation when taking off from a stoplight. The dealership I went to only had 135s and 335s in the auto and I was disappointed. Luckily for me the dealership had a 2nd location on the other side of Jacksonville with a 6MT 135i on the lot and I went and drove that one. My only suggestion would be for you or your dealer to call other dealers looking for a 6MT for you to try.

Was it a red 2010 from Tom Busch? I drove up from Orlando to drive that one and while I was very impressed with the actual gearbox, I was upset by how soft the clutch was. It was still enough to convince me that it was at least, almost as good at the 6 speed in my 01' S2000.

I must say though, I absolutely LOVE the 6 speed in my 2011! I don't know if it was because half the state of Florida had been abusing that poor red 135, or if it was just a difference between 2010-2011, but there was a night and day difference in clutch feel.

rsjean · 07-26-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mephiska

(that said I have a step because my wife refused to drive my last 5-spd car)

That's funny. It's the same reason I bought a 6-spd.

acivick · 07-26-2010, 11:07 AM

Nothing on the regional forum?

Ash83 · 07-26-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by madostrich

the 11s are hitting dealer lots every day. I gotta believe that you can find an '11 6MT on a dealer lot!

+1

My story was: went to the dealer to order a 2010 or 2011 and drove back with a 2010 from the lot with a great deal (because as you know the love to move units so they will work a better deal with you if you found what you need on the lot) it has everything i wanted expect the CA .

LaCroix · 07-26-2010, 02:17 PM

We're kind of getting off-topic. I'm glad that everyone here had an opportunity to drive one, but I'm looking to figure out how I can. I'm in the middle of the country, and 95% of the bimmers here are 328s.

jhuber · 07-26-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rsjean

That's funny. It's the same reason I bought a 6-spd.

jpd · 07-26-2010, 04:15 PM

My local dealer in Tacoma, Wa always seem to carry 4-5 manuals.

bimmerboy · 07-26-2010, 05:09 PM

I would expand your search to 335i 6MTs as well, as they have the same transmisions. Between CPOs and new 335i 6mt i'm sure u will find one since there is a much larger volume of 3series compared to the 1 series

///M///M Good · 07-26-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by N55_NOLE

Was it a red 2010 from Tom Busch? I drove up from Orlando to drive that one and while I was very impressed with the actual gearbox, I was upset by how soft the clutch was. It was still enough to convince me that it was at least, almost as good at the 6 speed in my 01' S2000.

I must say though, I absolutely LOVE the 6 speed in my 2011! I don't know if it was because half the state of Florida had been abusing that poor red 135, or if it was just a difference between 2010-2011, but there was a night and day difference in clutch feel.

Actually, I'm pretty sure it was this one.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411857

BrokenVert · 07-26-2010, 05:45 PM

What do you mean lag? The step is instant response did you ever take it out of D?

Whatever I don't care that you're a stick guy but no need to hate on the step

bozola · 07-26-2010, 07:04 PM

Love the step.

I don't think that driving one will help. I think you are already committed. Why not order and be PLEASANTLY surprised!

07-25-2010, 02:40 PM	#1
LaCroix Private 3 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2008 MazdaSpeed3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	UPDATED!!! So thanks to this clusterfuck of a post, I was finally able to drive this beast I've been on the hunt for. Yesterday I drove to NOLA and met up with Bluesunit, where he proceeded to let me drive his 6MT 135. SO, needless to say, I will be pulling the trigger on one just as soon as I can. I'll keep you all up-to-date. Bluesunit, you're a great guy and I can't thank you enough for your trust and generosity. Last edited by LaCroix; 07-30-2010 at 11:45 PM..
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madostrich Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: '10 135i Black/Red M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCA iTrader: (0)	the 11s are hitting dealer lots every day. I gotta believe that you can find an '11 6MT on a dealer lot!
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jhuber Lieutenant 66 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leavenworth, KS iTrader: (2)	tell your dealer how interested you are and if they are worth buying a car from they will get a demo sent up to your area
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///M///M Good Private First Class 9 Rep 109 Posts Drives: people nuts Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	I understand what you mean with the auto [DCT]. It's just not as involving . . . and there's a hesitation when taking off from a stoplight. The dealership I went to only had 135s and 335s in the auto and I was disappointed. Luckily for me the dealership had a 2nd location on the other side of Jacksonville with a 6MT 135i on the lot and I went and drove that one. My only suggestion would be for you or your dealer to call other dealers looking for a 6MT for you to try.
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07-25-2010, 06:25 PM	#5
LaCroix Private 3 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2008 MazdaSpeed3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	There are only a handful of BMW dealers within a few hundred miles of me, and all have them have told me they simply do not order manual transmissions. I tried that route, calling every dealer from OKC to Dallas (about 11) all of them said I'm just out of luck. I may try again, but thanks for the advice either way.
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07-25-2010, 06:59 PM	#7
hppypaul Private 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2009, 135i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	BMW are hypocrites. there is nothing Ultimate about an auto
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Schtuffy New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: '07 STI Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	We visited 4 dealers in my area and none of them had a manual 135i to test drive either . The 6MT sport pkg 128i was way more fun to drive than a DCT 135i, so because of reliability concerns, gas mileage, price diff, and the fact that she can steal my STI anytime, we ended up ordering an ED M sport 6MT 128i for my wife. Unfortunately, none of that helps you and this post is useless. Sorry! Hope you get to test drive a 6MT 135i somewhere.
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egainer Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I had the same feelings. I drove an auto, and ordered a 6MT. We'll see how much I like it when it arrives mid august. I have never seen a dealer ordered 6MT as a lot car.
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NewYearsBoy Colonel 68 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	WHAT!!??! The paddles on this car are so much fun to drive... It shifts so cleanly, its pure magic... __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
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LaCroix Private 3 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2008 MazdaSpeed3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	We're kind of getting off-topic. I'm glad that everyone here had an opportunity to drive one, but I'm looking to figure out how I can. I'm in the middle of the country, and 95% of the bimmers here are 328s.
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jpd Lieutenant 5 Rep 572 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	My local dealer in Tacoma, Wa always seem to carry 4-5 manuals.
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07-26-2010, 05:09 PM	#19
bimmerboy Captain 23 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I would expand your search to 335i 6MTs as well, as they have the same transmisions. Between CPOs and new 335i 6mt i'm sure u will find one since there is a much larger volume of 3series compared to the 1 series __________________ *--2009 BSM 135i--* -Manual, Sport Package, BMW Assist
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 478 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	What do you mean lag? The step is instant response did you ever take it out of D? Whatever I don't care that you're a stick guy but no need to hate on the step __________________
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