SMG Info
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I am planning to get the SMG option. I found a few links that are related to the M3 SMG. For the most part the M3 SMG features will apply to the new 5's SMG. My guess is that the 5's SMG will not have launch control and may only have a couple of A and S programs.
Official SMG Info From BMW - There are a number of videos here to explain the features, e.g., how to start going up a hill.
"Unofficial" E46 M3 SMG II
I wish the new 5 uses the M3 style paddles for gear switching instead of the thumb lever.
Official SMG Info From BMW - There are a number of videos here to explain the features, e.g., how to start going up a hill.
"Unofficial" E46 M3 SMG II
I wish the new 5 uses the M3 style paddles for gear switching instead of the thumb lever.
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I can't decide between SMG and manual...have you used SMG in "auto mode" before? If so, how is it? I keep thinking it would be nice to have the convenience of an automatic sometimes, but no enough to make me actually GET an automatic.
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Originally Posted by kif' date='Jun 4 2003, 12:00 PM
The SMG for the E65 will be based on the Z4 H-SMG different shift logic than M3,
also diff. components and operation than M3.
also diff. components and operation than M3.
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Originally Posted by Guest_KIF' date='Jun 4 2003, 12:27 PM
Bad news no SMG on 545, no 545 til Jan or Feb., no HUD till march.
On bmwusa.com they say:
Choice of a 2.5? or 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine or a 4.4-liter VALVETRONIC V8 engine?all available with a choice of six-speed manual, six-speed SMG and six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission
Is the 545i visually the same as the 525i/530i?
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Welcome KIF! It is good to hear some more official words. Really Appreciate it.
This is indeed bad news . I really want SMG because it is so cool technologically. It is also a great option to satisfy both the performance oriented and the easy-to-use oriented family members. I don't mind if I have to wait a few more months for the 545i. Having SMG on both 525i and 530i but not the 545i seems a bit backward. May be the new SMG is not quite strong enough for the V8 engine? KIF, if you can help, please push SMG on 545i for us
I also want the HUD. Basically I pretty much want all the options
KIF do you know what options come with the Sport Package? And if 545i would look a bit different than the 535i and 530i, i.e., more aggressive, different front spoiler, side skirts, etc?
Thanks!
This is indeed bad news . I really want SMG because it is so cool technologically. It is also a great option to satisfy both the performance oriented and the easy-to-use oriented family members. I don't mind if I have to wait a few more months for the 545i. Having SMG on both 525i and 530i but not the 545i seems a bit backward. May be the new SMG is not quite strong enough for the V8 engine? KIF, if you can help, please push SMG on 545i for us
I also want the HUD. Basically I pretty much want all the options
KIF do you know what options come with the Sport Package? And if 545i would look a bit different than the 535i and 530i, i.e., more aggressive, different front spoiler, side skirts, etc?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Litster' date='Jun 4 2003, 02:19 PM
And if 545i would look a bit different than the 535i and 530i, i.e., more aggressive, different front spoiler, side skirts, etc?
As for SMG, maybe he's right that they will change it for marketing reasons down the road. I guess at this point we'll have to wait and see.