Got my production number; Any more word on the Sport Auto?
05-18-2007, 08:33 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Got my production number and can follow the car on the oc.bmwusa website. Any more word on the Sport Auto?
05-18-2007, 08:38 AM
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I don't know what else there is to know -- except for someone actually driving one and giving their impressions.
I'm in the same boat as you -- I'm either going to love it or wish I'd gotten a 6-spd for the next three years! I'm optimistic that it'll be a fun three years starting this July...
I'm in the same boat as you -- I'm either going to love it or wish I'd gotten a 6-spd for the next three years! I'm optimistic that it'll be a fun three years starting this July...
05-18-2007, 11:16 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by Rudy' post='425899' date='May 18 2007, 12:38 PM
I don't know what else there is to know -- except for someone actually driving one and giving their impressions.
I'm in the same boat as you -- I'm either going to love it or wish I'd gotten a 6-spd for the next three years! I'm optimistic that it'll be a fun three years starting this July...
I'm in the same boat as you -- I'm either going to love it or wish I'd gotten a 6-spd for the next three years! I'm optimistic that it'll be a fun three years starting this July...
05-18-2007, 12:51 PM
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My Ride: '11 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity M Sport Carbon Black Cinnamon Brown Dark Bamboo Anthracite Headliner M Sports Pkg Convenience Pkg Active Steering Comfort Access Heated Front Seats Navigation Premium Hi-Fi
we've all seen this posted and in press release:
"Apart from the direct connection to the engine, this transmission stands out in particular through its upgraded hydraulics, innovative torque converter and even more powerful management software, ensuring a more spontaneous response to even the slightest movement of the gas pedal and an extremely fast and efficient gearchange. On the road, this means reaction times now some 40 per cent faster than on former automatic transmission models, with the actual gearchange time being almost halved. Shifting back a gear is now just as fast, too, thanks to the direct gear path finder.
The automatic transmission is controlled by an electronic gear selector lever following the usual gearshift pattern. The new gear selector lever moves back to its initial position once the gear selected is in mesh, with the transmission itself masterminded not in a mechanical process, but rather via electrical signals."
Here is from 08 Owners Manual:
I ordered 5/2/07, have a production number, status 112 - scheduled for production with no confirmed date...Im surprised too that we havent heard from someone that had the chance somehow to test drive one as we've seen them at the NY Auto Show, etc...
"Apart from the direct connection to the engine, this transmission stands out in particular through its upgraded hydraulics, innovative torque converter and even more powerful management software, ensuring a more spontaneous response to even the slightest movement of the gas pedal and an extremely fast and efficient gearchange. On the road, this means reaction times now some 40 per cent faster than on former automatic transmission models, with the actual gearchange time being almost halved. Shifting back a gear is now just as fast, too, thanks to the direct gear path finder.
The automatic transmission is controlled by an electronic gear selector lever following the usual gearshift pattern. The new gear selector lever moves back to its initial position once the gear selected is in mesh, with the transmission itself masterminded not in a mechanical process, but rather via electrical signals."
Here is from 08 Owners Manual:
I ordered 5/2/07, have a production number, status 112 - scheduled for production with no confirmed date...Im surprised too that we havent heard from someone that had the chance somehow to test drive one as we've seen them at the NY Auto Show, etc...
05-18-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='425899' date='May 18 2007, 09:38 AM
I don't know what else there is to know -- except for someone actually driving one and giving their impressions.
I'm in the same boat as you -- I'm either going to love it or wish I'd gotten a 6-spd for the next three years! I'm optimistic that it'll be a fun three years starting this July...
I'm in the same boat as you -- I'm either going to love it or wish I'd gotten a 6-spd for the next three years! I'm optimistic that it'll be a fun three years starting this July...
No SMG eh? IF SMG was available would you have gotten again? I'm sure I know your answer but I want you to respond so others can see.
05-18-2007, 02:42 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='426067' date='May 18 2007, 06:34 PM
No SMG eh? IF SMG was available would you have gotten again? I'm sure I know your answer but I want you to respond so others can see.
05-18-2007, 08:03 PM
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Count me as one that would've clearly ordered the SMG again if it were available. I absolutely love it and can only hope that the new sport automatic will make me as happy as the SMG did for the last three years...
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