URGENT! Auto/Manual advice needed on 6 series
20 April 2005, 04:20 PM
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Haven't you driven them to see the difference. 'typically' it's always been bmw=manual, merc=auto. Maybe the 645 auto is ok, maybe not. Try bmw forums too.
21 April 2005, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Sub97
Am I the only one who can see "Resale value doesn't matter, as I'm leasing it" - or was it added after the messages above?
B,
If that's the case, get whatever floats your boat. I'd have a manual!
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21 April 2005, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by moo
Another vote for the manual. Had a 325i and 535i before the Scoob, both manual and great to drive hard.
All the 645s i've seen so far are autos if that means anything
21 April 2005, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by XT
All the 645s i've seen so far are autos if that means anything
BMW say that the auto boxes sort of adapt to how you drive, hold on to the gears longer and change real quick. So i guess people prefer to go for this new technology.
I'm old school and would chose a manual no matter what.
21 April 2005, 06:43 PM
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Definitely manual, although I'd like to try an SMG for comparison but I'm not convinced I'd feel like I was driving, even though it's still a "proper" box underneath. Wouldn't touch an old-school sludgebox, feels very detached from the car even if they have got buttons on the steering wheel. Defeats the point IMO in developing a car with a nimble chassis and sharp steering with nice feedback etc - feel "connected" - then disconnect yourself by throwing in a sludgebox 
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Although I suppose if it's only for the image that's a different matter....
.Although I suppose if it's only for the image that's a different matter....
22 April 2005, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_M
Definitely manual, although I'd like to try an SMG for comparison but I'm not convinced I'd feel like I was driving, even though it's still a "proper" box underneath. Wouldn't touch an old-school sludgebox, feels very detached from the car even if they have got buttons on the steering wheel. Defeats the point IMO in developing a car with a nimble chassis and sharp steering with nice feedback etc - feel "connected" - then disconnect yourself by throwing in a sludgebox .
Although I suppose if it's only for the image that's a different matter....
.Although I suppose if it's only for the image that's a different matter....
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