Walked into my dealership last night to drive both a manual and auto M235i last night. After the two rides I walked out with the auto. The lower gearing in the auto 1st and 2nd are great and the shifts in manual mode fast. The manual was bulky and notchy for my taste. Coming directly from a WRX with a short shifter from the STi the manual was a disappointment. So lucky to get to drive both back to back for comparison. Still can't believe how lucky I was to find a M235i this early on the showroom floor with my color combo and options right there I had to pull the trigger.
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