Sport Automatic transmission question
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Hi guys .... please on the 08' and 09' 550i E60s, is there a noticeable difference between the Sport Automatic transmission and regular steptronic auto transmission? which of them give a better 
"Ultimate Driving Experience" ? can you just tap the steptronic into sports mode to act the same way? ... was trying to do a search but this "so called 4G" is the slowest thing ever. Thanks
"Ultimate Driving Experience" ? can you just tap the steptronic into sports mode to act the same way? ... was trying to do a search but this "so called 4G" is the slowest thing ever. Thanks
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The SAT is a a steptronic tranny that has the paddle shifters and the SPORT button, which when engaged will give you much more aggressive auto gear shifts.
By all means DO get a car with this option.
By all means DO get a car with this option.
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do all 08,09 550's with the M-Sport package come with Sport Automatic or was that a seperat option?
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
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My Ride: 11/2007 E60 LCI 530d ///M Sport - Deep Sea Blue - M Double Sp 172 19" Mixed Wheels - Sports Automatic Transmission - Cream/Beige Dakota Leather - Dark Wood Bamboo - Full Visibility Package - Full Media Package - Heated Seats - Auto-Dim Int+Ext Folding Mirrors - M Rear Spoiler - Sun Protection Glazing - Voice Control
I have SAT (Sports Automatic Transmission) with flappy paddles on the steering wheel on my Nov 2007 car. In the UK it was a $3000 option but money well spent.
When you hit the 'Sport' button at the base of the shifter, boy does it transform the car !! The sterring becomes much harder and more responsive and the main benefit is that changing gears happens very very quickly compared to normal. The RPM mapping is also very different to give a much sportier experience.
It much more fun to drive :-)
If you have a choice, it is a definate must have on the wish list !!
When you hit the 'Sport' button at the base of the shifter, boy does it transform the car !! The sterring becomes much harder and more responsive and the main benefit is that changing gears happens very very quickly compared to normal. The RPM mapping is also very different to give a much sportier experience.
It much more fun to drive :-)
If you have a choice, it is a definate must have on the wish list !!
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I have SAT (Sports Automatic Transmission) with flappy paddles on the steering wheel on my Nov 2007 car. In the UK it was a $3000 option but money well spent.
When you hit the 'Sport' button at the base of the shifter, boy does it transform the car !! The sterring becomes much harder and more responsive and the main benefit is that changing gears happens very very quickly compared to normal. The RPM mapping is also very different to give a much sportier experience.
It much more fun to drive :-)
If you have a choice, it is a definate must have on the wish list !!
When you hit the 'Sport' button at the base of the shifter, boy does it transform the car !! The sterring becomes much harder and more responsive and the main benefit is that changing gears happens very very quickly compared to normal. The RPM mapping is also very different to give a much sportier experience.
It much more fun to drive :-)
If you have a choice, it is a definate must have on the wish list !!
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