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What transmission do you have?
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6 speed manual transmission -- only way to go! Especially if you have the 530i... that inline-6 is awesome.
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Znod' post='269011' date='Apr 14 2006, 04:42 PM
Steps rule. They are faster. 

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Originally Posted by drjochen' post='268963' date='Apr 14 2006, 06:45 AM
SMG, but not much longer anymore.
Originally Posted by chrishei' post='268899' date='Apr 13 2006, 11:30 PM
steptronic. best of both worlds and my wife drives freaquently and she needs auto. I like stick and its close enough.
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Originally Posted by jtp1947' post='269087' date='Apr 14 2006, 06:39 PM
Manual for just the opposite reason. My wife can't drive stick 












