Manual or Automatic

RaptorKTM · 05-21-2006, 10:23 PM

What do you guys think. Why would you get one over the other. I mean is the speed diffrent (it is i know) but I just want to hear other peoples opinions.

nyyankee · 05-21-2006, 10:32 PM

I would have gone with the 6 speed....not that there's anything wrong with the step.....its just not as much fun. But dont let me influence your decision. Test drive them both, and then decide.

MoreCowbell · 05-21-2006, 10:32 PM

:mad:

Unreal.

Just unreal.

This has got to be a joke.

Carnage · 05-21-2006, 10:38 PM

It depends on alot of things. Who else will be driving the car, what's the driving environment like on a day to day basis, among others. My wife can't drive a standard so I chose the auto. People who encounter alot of stop and go traffic on a regular basis tend to chose autos because they're perceived to be "less work" for a driver. You have to chose what's best for your personal situation.

canucklion · 05-21-2006, 10:42 PM

Please make use of the Search function on this forum, this topic has been covered like gazabillion times, that's right, that's with gazab in front.

Carnage · 05-21-2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

that's right, that's with gazab in front.

LOL!

Isn't a gazab like one step before infinity?

ward · 05-21-2006, 10:49 PM

whoever doesn't have the same transmission as me is stupid

yeah so here we go again

dammit

canucklion · 05-21-2006, 10:52 PM

damnit, just consulted with a physicist, you're correct. I should say it's infinity + 1 -illion times then.

just to give the OP a headstart, here are some, not all the posts on the same subject:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=steptronic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=auto
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=auto
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=auto
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=steptronic

Quote:

Originally Posted by matsarge

LOL!

Isn't a gazab like one step before infinity?

RaptorKTM · 05-21-2006, 10:54 PM

sry about not searching...

Eiso · 05-21-2006, 10:55 PM

auto for me in the bimmer

RaptorKTM · 05-21-2006, 11:00 PM

i dono, i just got rid of my m3 smg. and let me tell you smg was really nice, i mean its not hard to use at all, it has a nice gearbox and everything. But what i liked was it had a lot of manual in it. i mean same manual gear box just no clutch. I think that manual i just better in the 330 because its not hard to get used to and its just a lot of fun. Especailly since there is bluetooth available so you dont need your hands and it keeps you focused on the road.

ZuerstBMW · 05-21-2006, 11:04 PM

Manual is

clutch09 · 05-22-2006, 12:29 AM

My personal experience:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19193

HRC · 05-22-2006, 01:29 AM

He's getting a manual!

Danny

b311lee · 05-22-2006, 01:35 AM

nothing compares to stick

Robin_NL · 05-22-2006, 01:58 AM

autoboxes are for Cadillacs and Benzes. Even SMG is not the way to go. Stick to a stick. Like Porsche does.

Refujeet · 05-22-2006, 02:01 AM

personal pref. Only you know your needs and wants. Some ppl prefer auto, some prefer a manual. What do you want? What are your needs?

b311lee · 05-22-2006, 03:01 AM

u are cool if u drive stick...
u are weaksauce if u drive a slushbox!

climkt · 05-22-2006, 03:56 AM

my lifelong motto is 'manual or nothing!' -steptronic sucks for me- could not appreciate the engine braking and the cornering effect with downshifting. the biggest , annoying prob with my e46 auto was the long, long time, it took to upshift to higher gear in the morning in auto mode. had to change it manually. defeats purpose of auto box. the other turn off, is stepping brake continously at the red traffic lights, much prefer leaving in neutral and pulling handbrake.when it comes to changing gears, i am 100 % pro DIY!

aem · 05-22-2006, 04:29 AM

You want a speedy car where you can drive fast, get an Sti or Evo. BMWs are for cruising in confort more than anything so the step would be a more logical choice.

climkt · 05-22-2006, 04:40 AM

don't agree with aem completely, no doubt bmws are for cruising in comfort but one can also do so in a manual car. bottom line, unless u want to give your gear- change hand a break, then get step. i cope with a manual gear stick even in the hustle and bustle of singapore traffic. no probs at all. a step would put me to sleep!

donger274 · 05-22-2006, 04:41 AM

lol seriously pulling your hand brake? thats a first in my book

05-21-2006, 10:23 PM	#1
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	Manual or Automatic What do you guys think. Why would you get one over the other. I mean is the speed diffrent (it is i know) but I just want to hear other peoples opinions.
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nyyankee The Ultimate Posting Machine 42 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ft.Lauderdale iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I would have gone with the 6 speed....not that there's anything wrong with the step.....its just not as much fun. But dont let me influence your decision. Test drive them both, and then decide. __________________ DISCLAIMER: Poster makes no guarantee that the above expressed information is accurate, complete, current, funny, new, spelled correctly, or grammatically correct. The above-stated information is instead provided on an "AS IS" basis, and is subject to revision with or without notice.
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05-21-2006, 10:32 PM	#3
MoreCowbell Lieutenant Colonel 490 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 24 i5M60 23 X740 23 Vette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	:mad: Unreal. Just unreal. This has got to be a joke.
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05-21-2006, 10:38 PM	#4
Carnage Lieutenant General 341 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	It depends on alot of things. Who else will be driving the car, what's the driving environment like on a day to day basis, among others. My wife can't drive a standard so I chose the auto. People who encounter alot of stop and go traffic on a regular basis tend to chose autos because they're perceived to be "less work" for a driver. You have to chose what's best for your personal situation.
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	Please make use of the Search function on this forum, this topic has been covered like gazabillion times, that's right, that's with gazab in front. __________________
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05-21-2006, 10:49 PM	#7
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	whoever doesn't have the same transmission as me is stupid yeah so here we go again dammit
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RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	sry about not searching...
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Eiso 1283 FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 08' G37S, 09' Audi TT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hong Kong & Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	auto for me in the bimmer
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05-21-2006, 11:00 PM	#11
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	i dono, i just got rid of my m3 smg. and let me tell you smg was really nice, i mean its not hard to use at all, it has a nice gearbox and everything. But what i liked was it had a lot of manual in it. i mean same manual gear box just no clutch. I think that manual i just better in the 330 because its not hard to get used to and its just a lot of fun. Especailly since there is bluetooth available so you dont need your hands and it keeps you focused on the road.
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05-22-2006, 12:29 AM	#13
clutch09 Lieutenant 31 Rep 463 Posts Drives: '08 320i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (0)	My personal experience: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19193
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b311lee Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: .::330i zsp::. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	nothing compares to stick __________________ 330i/ 6spd MT/ Sports Package/ Premium Package/ Sparkling Graphite/ Terra Leather/ Heated Seats/ Comfort Access/ Pinnacle 15 Tint
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8719 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	autoboxes are for Cadillacs and Benzes. Even SMG is not the way to go. Stick to a stick. Like Porsche does.
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Refujeet Lieutenant 264 Rep 442 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	personal pref. Only you know your needs and wants. Some ppl prefer auto, some prefer a manual. What do you want? What are your needs?
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b311lee Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: .::330i zsp::. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	u are cool if u drive stick... u are weaksauce if u drive a slushbox! __________________ 330i/ 6spd MT/ Sports Package/ Premium Package/ Sparkling Graphite/ Terra Leather/ Heated Seats/ Comfort Access/ Pinnacle 15 Tint
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05-22-2006, 03:56 AM	#19
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	my lifelong motto is 'manual or nothing!' -steptronic sucks for me- could not appreciate the engine braking and the cornering effect with downshifting. the biggest , annoying prob with my e46 auto was the long, long time, it took to upshift to higher gear in the morning in auto mode. had to change it manually. defeats purpose of auto box. the other turn off, is stepping brake continously at the red traffic lights, much prefer leaving in neutral and pulling handbrake.when it comes to changing gears, i am 100 % pro DIY!
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aem Why pay more for nothing? 21 Rep 300 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	You want a speedy car where you can drive fast, get an Sti or Evo. BMWs are for cruising in confort more than anything so the step would be a more logical choice. __________________ Click.
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05-22-2006, 04:40 AM	#21
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	don't agree with aem completely, no doubt bmws are for cruising in comfort but one can also do so in a manual car. bottom line, unless u want to give your gear- change hand a break, then get step. i cope with a manual gear stick even in the hustle and bustle of singapore traffic. no probs at all. a step would put me to sleep!
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donger274 Private 3 Rep 53 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	lol seriously pulling your hand brake? thats a first in my book __________________ theDon
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