Loan Car... in MANUAL!

Jeef Beef · 12-13-2010, 07:12 PM

Just took my car into service today - and this is what I got.

Never knew they stocked loan cars with the 6MT but my SA was awesome enough to give me one without asking.

I've never driven a diesel in manual before and it was an interesting experience. The auto stop-start function is a bit disconcerting at first but after a few traffic lights it's so seamless that you don't notice it. It's also smart enough so that if you start it up again to creep forward at the lights, it won't shut off the engine when you stop again.

ozzie135i · 12-13-2010, 07:52 PM

looks nice! how does it drive??

MikeinAlexandria · 12-13-2010, 11:52 PM

m Sport 123d... I wish they would bring it to the states...

AussieAlf · 12-14-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

m Sport 123d... I wish they would bring it to the states...

You'd probably feel right at home in mine!
Cheers,
Alf

12-13-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Loan Car... in MANUAL! Just took my car into service today - and this is what I got. Never knew they stocked loan cars with the 6MT but my SA was awesome enough to give me one without asking. I've never driven a diesel in manual before and it was an interesting experience. The auto stop-start function is a bit disconcerting at first but after a few traffic lights it's so seamless that you don't notice it. It's also smart enough so that if you start it up again to creep forward at the lights, it won't shut off the engine when you stop again. Attached Images __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black Last edited by Jeef Beef; 12-14-2010 at 04:39 AM..
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ozzie135i Private First Class 20 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	looks nice! how does it drive??
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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	m Sport 123d... I wish they would bring it to the states...
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