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06-19-2008, 11:59 PM | #24 | |
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That aside, great post. Wish drivers here were more enthusiastic.
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06-20-2008, 07:38 AM | #25 | |
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It nice to drive in DS mode.. floor it... and know you went from 5 to 3 very quickly. |
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06-20-2008, 09:15 AM | #26 |
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Let me say that I'm an enthusiast, and this is my first automatic car since I was 16 (Ah, the compromises of marriage! :smile
As an enthusiast, I'm just trying to learn all I can about the behavior of different systems so I can most effectively operate the car. Yes, my transmission happens to be an automatic, but that doesn't me I have to turn into a disaffected, John Q. Public car owner who treats his car only like an appliance. BTW, yes, the kickdown from 5->3 when you floor it in DS is most impressive! |
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06-21-2008, 08:42 AM | #28 |
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Any more pics??? Wow now I am getting a Steptronic the fun in manual mode and paddle shifters!!! Thanks for the write up!!!! Do you have any more pics???
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06-21-2008, 12:21 PM | #29 | |
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Here's some more. I haven't had enough sunny days to get some great shots yet. Pics in other thread |
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06-21-2008, 10:56 PM | #30 |
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so do the gear shifts feel any faster or the same as the SMG or the new DCT in the new M3?
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06-22-2008, 04:14 PM | #31 |
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Great color combo. I really wanted Coral red on my AW, but I bought the one that just came at Beverly Hills BMW. And for $41,800 was not bad. I opted for coupe since I have convert in 650. My two favorite toys!! lol
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06-22-2008, 04:18 PM | #32 |
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Also for got to mention. I used to be a stick shift driver only too until I got a test for the paddle shifter 135 and 650. My last E46 M3 and 350Z were both manual. I don't really miss them anymore. I knew I wanted sport auto for the 650 and I was shopping for a manual for the 135, but they did not have the color combo in stock that I wanted and I did not want to wait to order like I did on my 650. I just simply fell in love with the 135 on my first test drive and knew I had to have it as my daily car.
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06-23-2008, 01:51 AM | #33 |
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Johnny... sorry I'm late on this. CONGRATULATIONS!
Your 'vert is gorgeous! It makes me re-consider the idea of getting mine with a Steptronic. ... Nah... Not really... LOL. Anyway, it truly is stunning! A perfect candidate for carbon fiber rear spoiler... like Texas did to his SGM 'vert. Check out his pics. Hey, c'mon, man... don't leave me hangin'... where's the pic of your GF's leg?
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Thanks!! And you'll be able to see my lady soon. She just finished recording her first album. We are really excited about it!! It's being mastered right now, and she just did a photo shoot for the album cover. ...and since you asked, you'll be required to buy it off itunes when it comes out. |
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