Should I get old mechanic gear or new shift by wire
06-20-2007, 11:51 PM
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My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
What d'ya mean by "Old mechanical gear"? 6-spd manual? I got the 6-spd in my 550 cause I like to row gears myself without any computer aiding me and I love to give my left foot some exercise
I hear the new transmission is a joy though. I am not worried about getting stuck in traffic because the clutch pedal is so light and most of the time I can get the car moving in such situations by slowly releasing the clutch alone. If driving stick on a daily basis bothers you then get the new trans.
I hear the new transmission is a joy though. I am not worried about getting stuck in traffic because the clutch pedal is so light and most of the time I can get the car moving in such situations by slowly releasing the clutch alone. If driving stick on a daily basis bothers you then get the new trans.
06-21-2007, 03:03 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
Model Year: 2015
Engine: N55
You don't get a choice.
If you buy a facelifted model you get the new transmission, which from most reports is much better.
If you buy a facelifted model you get the new transmission, which from most reports is much better.
06-21-2007, 10:36 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
Model Year: 2015
Engine: N55
Originally Posted by bmwdoomboy' post='438185' date='Jun 21 2007, 02:45 PM
my country will have the facelift soon, but old model still available with less price. If there is no distinctive different, i may go for the old one. 
The quality of the transmission is improved a lot apparently on the LCI model, as is fuel comsumption.
Depreciation on the old model will also be higher.
Unless you can get a very good discount (20%) go for the LCI
06-21-2007, 11:46 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545, nav, sport, PP, cold weather
you wont see any difference. its still an auto. to see a difference you need the sport auto for the faster shifting.
, so LCI is my choice then...
06-21-2007, 07:25 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
The new transmission is all electronic - meaning you press the P button to park, and you click the shifter up or down a notch to move between R, N and D. You don't move the shifter through actual slots or gates like old automatics anymore. It might feel a bit weird at first.