i ordered a manual transmission luxury car...am I crazy???
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='462559' date='Aug 25 2007, 06:58 PM
Clearly not crazy. What's crazy is that other high-end car manufacturers don't even offer a manual transmission! 
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Originally Posted by me2happy' post='462499' date='Aug 25 2007, 04:27 PM
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??
Manual Transmission is over rated. They are nice but I had to switch over to auto due to heavy bumper to bumper commuting traffic. While in this heavy traffic, the manual becomes a PITA.
And auto is not that bad.
If I had a third car and only used it for fun or weekends, it would be manual, but for my daily driver, I have a 550 sport with Sport automatic, and in all honesty, I don't miss the manual.
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It all comes down to personal choice. My last 5 cars have all been manual. I buy manual because I enjoying a manual.
Will an auto shift faster, sure. Will an auto allow you to drink coffee a bit easier, sure. Will an auto be more comfy in bumper to bumper traffic, sure. Will an auto ever give the driving experience of a manual, NEVER.
If you enjoy rowing your own gears, get a manual. Don't worry about resale or what others may think.
+1 on the SSk and CDV
Will an auto shift faster, sure. Will an auto allow you to drink coffee a bit easier, sure. Will an auto be more comfy in bumper to bumper traffic, sure. Will an auto ever give the driving experience of a manual, NEVER.
If you enjoy rowing your own gears, get a manual. Don't worry about resale or what others may think.
+1 on the SSk and CDV
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It is a beautiful thing to drive the ultimate driving machine. 
If you want to have 100% control of the engine at all times than in my opinion drive a manual. I do not enjoy a manual in heavy traffic, I absolutely despise it. But there are times when I want to have complete control of the shfting, but I opt to sacriice that control for the automatic. Just my preference.
Get what you want and enjoy it...
If you want to have 100% control of the engine at all times than in my opinion drive a manual. I do not enjoy a manual in heavy traffic, I absolutely despise it. But there are times when I want to have complete control of the shfting, but I opt to sacriice that control for the automatic. Just my preference.Get what you want and enjoy it...
Sport Auto?? 
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Originally Posted by Jeffs' post='462500' date='Aug 25 2007, 02:31 PM
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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Originally Posted by lightfytr' post='462695' date='Aug 26 2007, 12:29 PM
It is a beautiful thing to drive the ultimate driving machine. If you want to have 100% control of the engine at all times than in my opinion drive a manual. I do not enjoy a manual in heavy traffic, I absolutely despise it. But there are times when I want to have complete control of the shfting, but I opt to sacriice that control for the automatic. Just my preference.
Get what you want and enjoy it...
If you want to have 100% control of the engine at all times than in my opinion drive a manual. I do not enjoy a manual in heavy traffic, I absolutely despise it. But there are times when I want to have complete control of the shfting, but I opt to sacriice that control for the automatic. Just my preference.Get what you want and enjoy it...
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Originally Posted by Casper' post='462650' date='Aug 26 2007, 07:07 AM
Manual Transmission is over rated. They are nice but I had to switch over to auto due to heavy bumper to bumper commuting traffic. While in this heavy traffic, the manual becomes a PITA.
And auto is not that bad.
And auto is not that bad.
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Originally Posted by Member545' post='462514' date='Aug 25 2007, 06:44 PM
I just did a quick check and the KBB for a 2004 530i with standard is $650 less than auto. But it's worth it in my book. I love it.
