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07-25-2010, 02:40 PM | #1 |
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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.. |
07-25-2010, 03:06 PM | #4 |
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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 |
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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, 06:44 PM | #6 | |
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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) |
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07-25-2010, 09:13 PM | #9 |
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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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07-25-2010, 10:13 PM | #10 |
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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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07-26-2010, 12:07 AM | #11 |
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WHAT!!??! The paddles on this car are so much fun to drive... It shifts so cleanly, its pure magic...
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07-26-2010, 01:48 AM | #12 | |
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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. |
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07-26-2010, 10:50 AM | #13 |
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That's funny. It's the same reason I bought a 6-spd.
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07-26-2010, 02:11 PM | #15 | |
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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 .
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07-26-2010, 02:17 PM | #16 |
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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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07-26-2010, 05:09 PM | #19 |
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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
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07-26-2010, 05:45 PM | #21 |
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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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07-26-2010, 07:04 PM | #22 |
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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! |
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