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Originally Posted by BillD1953
I know what you mean.....................
Today I dropped of my base 228i 6MT coupe off @ the dealer for a 30,000 service.
I requested a 328i sedan for a loaner...I got 3,300 mile 330i loaner xdrive.
I have the loaner overnight and put about 60 miles on it today.
The 330i feels big/heavy on the road compared to my 228i.
I think it is the xdrive in the 330i compared to the to the RWD 228i.
The 330i is quick, nice auto trans....but I kept looking for the clutch with my L leg most of the day !
I'll stay with a 6MT transmission. I wouldn't mind having the two back doors of the sedan !
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Followup:
I had the 330i xdrive for an additional day of driving.
I put the 8 speed through it's paces using the manual mode on the gear shifter. With some practice you can easily shift the 8 speed auto as a 8MT without using your left leg.
I'll consider an auto next time around.