Age of members and manual or auto?

Double Nick · 04-11-2009, 02:49 PM

Curious to see the age range and transmission choices. I am 65--geez that even looks old and have never had an auto. Oh, don't let the age fool you. I still run 40-50 miles per week and for you runners(Boston Qualifier '08/'09-- sub 4hr marathon). When I had my C5 Vette only about 1/3 were manuals--which was surprising to me. Ofcourse, when I started driving back in '58/'59 most of the fun cars were "stick shift". Remember, a body in motion tends to stay in motion. Nick

M3_Dust · 04-11-2009, 02:55 PM

34, 6MT

macmook · 04-11-2009, 03:05 PM

58 - 6MT and more manual than auto over the years.

EDUC8ED · 04-11-2009, 03:06 PM

26....6MT

cagekicker · 04-11-2009, 03:09 PM

38, 6MT

1lvr · 04-11-2009, 03:10 PM

39 and auto but only because I couldnt wait for one to be built. Apparently in Oct of 08 there were no manuals close enough to deal. Guess thats what i get for living in the hills.

Anyway the auto is a fast shifting MFer and I actually love the paddle shifters. So its all good...

pit1 · 04-11-2009, 03:12 PM

27 Manual

I read a recent article stating only about 7% of all cars on the road are proper manuals. I've never owned an auto and I don't plan on it. Stop and go traffic about 80mins/day and still not worth it IMO. I think you'll get a falsely inflated result polling this group of driving/car enthusiasts, more likely to opt for the manual. Same goes for most BMW drivers...
(badge whores and soccer moms aside.)

I've recently pulled some old research comparing cognitive effects of manual/auto, all a bit out dated. I'm curious about the driving experience and unconscious effects created by the car and the subsequent driver performance...do auto trans (more importantly, less 'involving' cars) allow for a more distracted, poorer performing driver? Personally, I'm more disconnected from the driving task when I'm behind the wheel of an auto, more likely to make a mistake from inattention or laziness.

That said, I think this "disconnected" element is diminished in BMWs in general as they are inherently involving vehicles.

gtaday51 · 04-11-2009, 03:17 PM

17 (but 18 on wednesday!) I have the auto with paddles. I wanted a stick, but my dad wanted my mom and my sis to be able to drive the car. And since hes paying for half of the car I got stuck with it. But at least I convinced him to not get iDrive!

rocketpop · 04-11-2009, 03:21 PM

38 (today!!!) - 6MT

1lvr · 04-11-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketpop

38 (today!!!) - 6MT

Happy B-Day...

pit1 · 04-11-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketpop

38 (today!!!) - 6MT

Happy Birthday!!!!

pit1 · 04-11-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

my dad wanted my mom and my sis to be able to drive the car

Teach 'em!!!!! They'll be better drivers because of it. Every woman in my family drives manual, learned to drive manual first, and drive nothing but.

At the very least, they'll never be caught in a bind, stranded unable to drive that drunk/injured friend's car.

edit: noticed that sounded a bit sexist...don't intend that at all. The complete opposite really.

135iUSN · 04-11-2009, 03:42 PM

43 . auto

InsaneSkippy · 04-11-2009, 03:44 PM

20, 6MT

Papa13 · 04-11-2009, 03:57 PM

21 and auto

italiantank26 · 04-11-2009, 04:01 PM

18, auto

ulrichd · 04-11-2009, 04:05 PM

49/manual.

Dr_Jones · 04-11-2009, 04:08 PM

29/manpedal

SpacE82 · 04-11-2009, 04:09 PM

23 manual

vasracer · 04-11-2009, 04:10 PM

37, manual

Krugar · 04-11-2009, 04:13 PM

24 / Manual

1013mm · 04-11-2009, 04:37 PM

21. auto.

04-11-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
Double Nick Private 16 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 135i Man/CR/Taupe. 5/08/09 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL iTrader: (0)	Age of members and manual or auto? Curious to see the age range and transmission choices. I am 65--geez that even looks old and have never had an auto. Oh, don't let the age fool you. I still run 40-50 miles per week and for you runners(Boston Qualifier '08/'09-- sub 4hr marathon). When I had my C5 Vette only about 1/3 were manuals--which was surprising to me. Ofcourse, when I started driving back in '58/'59 most of the fun cars were "stick shift". Remember, a body in motion tends to stay in motion. Nick
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04-11-2009, 02:55 PM	#2
M3_Dust Michelin Man 386 Rep 740 Posts Drives: F10 535i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on forums iTrader: (0)	34, 6MT
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04-11-2009, 03:05 PM	#3
macmook Semi-Geezer 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	58 - 6MT and more manual than auto over the years. __________________ *'09 135i ragtop, 6MT, Crimson, Sport*
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04-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
EDUC8ED First Lieutenant 7 Rep 341 Posts Drives: "Blue Majic" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	26....6MT __________________ *Montego/ Coral 135i* *"Progress not Perfection"*
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04-11-2009, 03:09 PM	#5
cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	38, 6MT __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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04-11-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
1lvr Private First Class 1 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 135i JB+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bryant AR iTrader: (0)	39 and auto but only because I couldnt wait for one to be built. Apparently in Oct of 08 there were no manuals close enough to deal. Guess thats what i get for living in the hills. Anyway the auto is a fast shifting MFer and I actually love the paddle shifters. So its all good...
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04-11-2009, 03:12 PM	#7
pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	27 Manual I read a recent article stating only about 7% of all cars on the road are proper manuals. I've never owned an auto and I don't plan on it. Stop and go traffic about 80mins/day and still not worth it IMO. I think you'll get a falsely inflated result polling this group of driving/car enthusiasts, more likely to opt for the manual. Same goes for most BMW drivers... (badge whores and soccer moms aside.) I've recently pulled some old research comparing cognitive effects of manual/auto, all a bit out dated. I'm curious about the driving experience and unconscious effects created by the car and the subsequent driver performance...do auto trans (more importantly, less 'involving' cars) allow for a more distracted, poorer performing driver? Personally, I'm more disconnected from the driving task when I'm behind the wheel of an auto, more likely to make a mistake from inattention or laziness. That said, I think this "disconnected" element is diminished in BMWs in general as they are inherently involving vehicles.
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04-11-2009, 03:17 PM	#8
gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	17 (but 18 on wednesday!) I have the auto with paddles. I wanted a stick, but my dad wanted my mom and my sis to be able to drive the car. And since hes paying for half of the car I got stuck with it. But at least I convinced him to not get iDrive! __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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04-11-2009, 03:21 PM	#9
rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	38 (today!!!) - 6MT __________________
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04-11-2009, 03:42 PM	#13
135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	43 . auto __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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04-11-2009, 03:44 PM	#14
InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	20, 6MT __________________
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04-11-2009, 03:57 PM	#15
Papa13 Go Gators! 90 Rep 1,621 Posts Drives: e82 / e90 / e53 / e46 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa / SoCal iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	21 and auto __________________ e90 M-Tech 330i JB/Terra / e82 n54 135i AW/CR 420rwhp 444rwtq - RIP e53 X5 4.8is M///BLUE/M///SUEDE - 357whp 369wtq - The Snow Beast! n54 135i JB/CR JB4 FBO - Tc Kline D/A Coils - 11.5 @ 122mph 1/4 mile 18' Blue/Black SEL Premium R-Line 4 Motion Tiguan - Mods on order
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04-11-2009, 04:01 PM	#16
italiantank26 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 381 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	18, auto
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04-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#17
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	49/manual.
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04-11-2009, 04:08 PM	#18
Dr_Jones Major 70 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	29/manpedal __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip
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04-11-2009, 04:09 PM	#19
SpacE82 Major 113 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	23 manual
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04-11-2009, 04:10 PM	#20
vasracer Private 6 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i 6spd Msport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (0)	37, manual
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04-11-2009, 04:13 PM	#21
Krugar Cruising Daily 11 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	24 / Manual __________________ 2008 BMW 135i - AR Catless DP - Agency Power Mids - Corsa Exhaust - KW v2 - Performance Side Skirts, Pedals, Steering Wheel, SSK. - CF Spoiler, Diffuser, Mirror Caps - Injen Intake - JB3 2.0 - CPE BOV Kit (HKS) - 6k HID AE - 6700k D1S - Evolution Racewerks FMIC -
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04-11-2009, 04:37 PM	#22
1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	21. auto. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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