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      02-20-2014, 12:21 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by IZAGLO View Post
The Blue M235i looks and sounds great, but what is it this year with all the test cars with a Auto trans? I have not seen ONE test car or review with a manual. In a automated era i can understand auto trans but come on BMW the 2 series is for enthusiasts mostly....and a great majority of us prefer to shift the old fashion way and be engaged physically with the car,......the test driver in these videos did not even try the paddle shifter at all....
Not only did he not use the paddles, he didn't even have the shifter in S mode.

At least the car sounds nice. This video just reinforces my strong desire to get rid of my 8AT and back into a proper manual. 3 pedals from now on!
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