SMG tranny??
11-27-2007 | 01:42 AM
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Buy an 2004 545, 2.9%, they pay your first 2 monthes car payment..... I can't pass that up.
Anyone have an opinion on an SMG tranny?? I have never driven one in a 5, drove an M3 SMG, same?
Anyone have an opinion on an SMG tranny?? I have never driven one in a 5, drove an M3 SMG, same?
11-27-2007 | 06:26 AM
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There are a ton of SMG owners (and lovers) on this board. It's a matter of personal choice though. SMG is an incredible choice and is loads of fun to drive but only if you're the type of person who would consider a manual transmission.
Take a look at the following SMG FAQ thread and read all of the threads that it links to. If you still have questions after that, then ask away!
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2106
BTW, the SMG on the E60 is not the same as the M3 -- it's still worth it though, in my opinion...
Take a look at the following SMG FAQ thread and read all of the threads that it links to. If you still have questions after that, then ask away!
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2106
BTW, the SMG on the E60 is not the same as the M3 -- it's still worth it though, in my opinion...
11-27-2007 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='499587' date='Nov 27 2007, 10:00 AM
i love mine.
go test drive one (or play gran turismo
) to make sure you like it though
go test drive one (or play gran turismo
) to make sure you like it though
I love the SMG, but highly recommend you take an extended test drive with it to make sure it suits you.
11-27-2007 | 01:31 PM
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11-27-2007 | 08:34 PM
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Get it... if you are a car enthusiasts... not to say others arnt... but if you are a car enthusiasts and you are willing to learn how to properly drive an SMG you'll love it!
11-28-2007 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by timmay77' post='499462' date='Nov 27 2007, 06:42 AM
Buy an 2004 545, 2.9%, they pay your first 2 monthes car payment..... I can't pass that up.
Anyone have an opinion on an SMG tranny?? I have never driven one in a 5, drove an M3 SMG, same?
Anyone have an opinion on an SMG tranny?? I have never driven one in a 5, drove an M3 SMG, same?
It depends on your driving style and where you do most of your driving. I test drove three 2008 M5's with SMG and really tried hard to like it but ended going with a 2008 550i with sport auto. I drive a lot in the city traffic and it isn't ideal for that. I think it is a good product but it just wasn't right for me.
You absolutely have to test drive it before you pull the trigger.
11-28-2007 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by WindycityBMW' post='500035' date='Nov 28 2007, 10:28 AM
It depends on your driving style and where you do most of your driving. I test drove three 2008 M5's with SMG and really tried hard to like it but ended going with a 2008 550i with sport auto. I drive a lot in the city traffic and it isn't ideal for that. I think it is a good product but it just wasn't right for me.
You absolutely have to test drive it before you pull the trigger.
You absolutely have to test drive it before you pull the trigger.
In my opinion, SMG in city traffic is far superior to a manual transmission in city traffic...
11-28-2007 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by timmay77' post='499462' date='Nov 27 2007, 02:42 AM
Buy an 2004 545, 2.9%, they pay your first 2 monthes car payment..... I can't pass that up.
Anyone have an opinion on an SMG tranny?? I have never driven one in a 5, drove an M3 SMG, same?
Anyone have an opinion on an SMG tranny?? I have never driven one in a 5, drove an M3 SMG, same?