07-25-2014, 08:25 AM | #25 |
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Manual for me. I drive a lot for work. I prefer the MT. My current 335i coupe is AT and I find my self getting highway hypnosis. I don't feel engaged. I have had 540i MT and 545i MT then I settled when I leased my 335i. I can't wait for my 235! Should be late Sept.
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07-25-2014, 09:36 AM | #26 | |
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There are times when I'm really driving. Hitting a corner hard, searching out the apex, nailing the throttle, etc. There are other times when I'm just traveling. Putting through a parking lot with 1 hand on the wheel and the other holding a coffee while chatting on the phone via bluetooth. With the A/T, I can travel if I want to. Sit in traffic while holding my wife's hand and chill. That option is unavailable on a M/T. When I really want to drive, I like that in the A/T I can tilt the shifter into manual and jump on the paddles for a much more engaging experience. Plus, there's something very satisfying when the hammer is down and you just flick that paddle and feel that lightning "thunk" of the next gear. This A/T is fantastic. Way faster than I was ever able to shift a M/T. When I was younger, I drove everywhere. Every trip to the store was an imagined autocross event. M/T was the only way to go. Not so anymore. I guess if my M235i was a weekender, a M/T would have been the more engaging/fun/sporty option. But I feel that the A/T has better practicality for me as a DD and lets me choose whether I'm Dr Jekyl or Mr. Hyde when I'm driving. |
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07-25-2014, 09:37 AM | #27 |
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I own M235i for over 3 months and the manual gearbox started grinding when executing relatively quick first - second shifts (Mind you: not abusive or even hard shifts, just moderately quick in a straight line). This worries me because based on various forums BMWs, even M-models, have fragile and underengineered gearboxes compared to heavy, yet robust Borg Vagners or Tremecs they put in American muscle.
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07-25-2014, 10:03 AM | #28 |
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6MT here as well.
I enjoy driving the car, my previous car was a 2011 E90 335i xDrive w/ 6MT as well. One thing that is bothersome - the hill assist is more intrusive than in the E90. |
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07-25-2014, 10:59 AM | #30 |
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6MT because,
1. More engaging 2. More fun 3. I'm a snobby elitist 4. "automatics suck"
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07-25-2014, 11:14 AM | #31 |
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It'll be interesting to see how I enjoy manual when my car gets here. I've driven a few manuals car, but never owned one... Kinda like when people like snow it's fun for vacation but sucks to live with it. Hope this isn't the same case.
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07-25-2014, 11:49 AM | #32 |
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6 speed manual and it's my 10th BMW manual
325 328 Z3 Z4 330ci 335ci M3 coupe M3 conv M3 coupe M235 The only auto BMW I ever bought (other than SUV's) was a 528 and I regretted it from day 1.
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07-25-2014, 12:16 PM | #33 |
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Like your name says...YOLO!
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07-25-2014, 12:27 PM | #34 | |
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07-25-2014, 12:46 PM | #35 |
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I got an automatic for 4 reasons:
1. My left knee is giving out 2. The car is quicker than the manual 3. My car came that way 4. My wife can drive the car (but so far, hasn't)
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07-25-2014, 02:39 PM | #36 |
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228i guys are obviously welcome to throw their two cents in as well!!
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1. Slightly less weight 2. Less mechanical complexity 3. Easier for doing reverse 180's 4. My GF can't drive manual (and she's asking to learn) |
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07-25-2014, 05:56 PM | #40 |
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228i driver here. My reasons for getting a manual:
1) I've driven manual cars for 15 years 2) makes my short city commute much more entertaining (even with some stop-and-go traffic) 3) excellent defense against distracted driving 4) offers more engagement with the car 5) and most important: I don't want to give BMW an excuse to stop making them! |
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07-26-2014, 12:09 AM | #42 |
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6MT - Been driving a manual for 12 years now and won't go back to an auto by choice. At such a point in time that we all drive electric cars that don't actually have transmissions, I will reluctantly go without. Until then, I'm thoroughly enjoying my 228 6MT and look forward to a M2 6-speed being my next car in about 4 years.
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07-26-2014, 12:18 AM | #43 |
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i test driven auto transmission and was totally sold. this transmission is not just your typical auto tran, it's an excellent one, almost as fast as DC is. plus you get a much better gas/mileage on a long road (i was able to do 42mpg driving 70mph).
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