i ordered a manual transmission luxury car...am I crazy???
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It seems that very few would get a manual transmission on a 5 series but I did it anyways. It just seems that I would get bored with an automatic 535i. I have always driven manual and when I drive automatic, I get sleepy. AM I CRAZY??
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Nope....you ain't crazy...I orderedn mine with 6-spd for exactly the same reason. Be prepared to be disappointed with the long throw of the shifter and jerkiness when shifting. Be sure to invest in a short shift kit and a clutch-delay valve and you'll be all set! 
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Enjoy the car. In consideration of selling a used 535i some years from now, you might get less back in either a trade or sale.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='462559' date='Aug 25 2007, 09:58 PM
Clearly not crazy. What's crazy is that other high-end car manufacturers don't even offer a manual transmission! 