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550i - Manual or Automatic ?

Old Dec 17, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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It is funny what you're saying Brent because before buying my former 550i, I was about to sign for a '06 E55 AMG !
(The thing is that the dealer told me it has the panorama roof, whereas it didn't have it.)


Yes, paddle shifters can not replace the stick for being in control of your gears, that's obvious !
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:05 AM
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As you all battle it out, i think the OP had his mind set prior to posting the thread and was looking for validation... he keeps going back to the manual. Personal preference reigns supreme...
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Hey guys,

I was wondering, is there a big noticing gap between the Sport Auto and the "classic" Auto ?

Could we compare the quickness of the Sport Auto to a double-clutch transmission ?

Even though I said that I've made my decision, in fact, I haven't yet.


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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Two inexperience drivers (non professional)?

The auto will almost always win out straight line or in thetwisties.

That being said I would always pick a manual for fun unless I was racing.
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Armen
The manual gearbox is disappearing... all cars now are sold with auto, and that's true also for super sport cars, just as the 458 Italia.
I would add one more thing, in the US anyway, people who know how to drive them are disappearing!
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by itb76
I would add one more thing, in the US anyway, people who know how to drive them are disappearing!
We are definitely a dying breed I know I will always have at least one MT vehicle in my driveway.
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