Steptronic and SMG
03-04-2006, 08:50 AM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
i just found out that the smg is cheaper than the steptronic 
i wondered what the differences are between them and i think i found them
smg doesnt have D mode and the only way to chnge gear is either from the paddles or by moving the knob back and forward
am i right?
if not, and the smg does have d mode, then i think i ll get it instead of steptronic
plz help me
am i right???
i wondered what the differences are between them and i think i found them
smg doesnt have D mode and the only way to chnge gear is either from the paddles or by moving the knob back and forward
am i right?
if not, and the smg does have d mode, then i think i ll get it instead of steptronic
plz help me
am i right???
03-04-2006, 09:20 AM
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Don't forget the obvious. The SMG would be more efficient by its very design of being a manual transmission and the Step is an inefficient slush box but would be smoother.
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
yes i know that the smg is a lot better, and faster in shifting but i need an answer
does smg has d mode???
does smg has d mode???
03-04-2006, 10:12 AM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
of the cars manual?
anyone who has smg can help?
anyone who has smg can help?
03-04-2006, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='249784' date='Mar 4 2006, 02:12 PM
of the cars manual?
03-04-2006, 10:22 AM
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If I were you, I would, as you are, give the matter very serious consideration. In this regard, I think you should assess your driving skills and driving interests. I like straight-line performance (check this link) and have absolutely no need for a track-type tranny on the street. I like smooth, easy, simple, and relatively problem-freeness for the street. Thus, a Step was, and still would be, my choice. Note that the Step provides me with enough control to be able to drive pretty much as trackie as I would ever want on the street.
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530i msport, I'll take a stab at this and say that I'd highly recommend that you get the Steptronic. To me it sounds like you're expecting the SMG to be like an automatic and you're only considering it because of the cost.
If that's true, get the Steptronic. You can thank me later.
(and, by the way, in case you're thinking I'm biased and "anti-SMG," do a search!
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If that's true, get the Steptronic. You can thank me later.
(and, by the way, in case you're thinking I'm biased and "anti-SMG," do a search!
)
03-04-2006, 10:57 AM
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no i am not expecting it to be like automatic.most of the time the car will be driven in manual if u can call it that and not that much in D.
D will be used only in the city and sometimes on the freeway.
i am not gonna go around the city with the car except only if its an emergency.i use a smaller car to go around the city because its much more fuel eficient especially in our cities in Greece where the traffic is horrible :thumbsdown:
so now that u know whats gonna happen would u recommend the same?
i am listening to the experienced ones
D will be used only in the city and sometimes on the freeway.
i am not gonna go around the city with the car except only if its an emergency.i use a smaller car to go around the city because its much more fuel eficient especially in our cities in Greece where the traffic is horrible :thumbsdown:
so now that u know whats gonna happen would u recommend the same?
i am listening to the experienced ones
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='249761' date='Mar 4 2006, 10:20 AM
Don't forget the obvious. The SMG would be more efficient by its very design of being a manual transmission and the Step is an inefficient slush box but would be smoother.