View Poll Results: What type of transmission do you have in your E60?
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What type of transmission do you have?
09-28-2005, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='Jul 27 2004, 10:20 AM
I believe among all those flashy options now offered, the toughest and the most important choice when buying your E60, remains the type of transmission you have to choose.? It is a relationship killer between you and your loved E60 if you choose the wrong transmission.
The choice has become tougher now with the addition of SMG, which is a fairly new and unconventional way to shift.? Some people have chosen this but regreted big time afterward.
I have a 545i in order with steptronic because in short, my wife refuses to use her five limbs (head counts too!) to drive.? The SMG gets poorer mileage, jerky auto mode and carries $1,000 guzzler tax.? With the removal of this guzzler tax for MY05, I am tempted to change my transmission choice to SMG (there is still time for Nov delivery).
I know many people in this board are confronted with this dilema including myself.? If would help us tremendously is you share your experience on your choice of transmission with us, be it stick, auto or smg.? I am sure that many of you made your choice not because you wanted, but you have to, for whatever reason.
We would like to know if you have any regrets, or praises of your tranny and why.? Anything we should expect?
The choice has become tougher now with the addition of SMG, which is a fairly new and unconventional way to shift.? Some people have chosen this but regreted big time afterward.
I have a 545i in order with steptronic because in short, my wife refuses to use her five limbs (head counts too!) to drive.? The SMG gets poorer mileage, jerky auto mode and carries $1,000 guzzler tax.? With the removal of this guzzler tax for MY05, I am tempted to change my transmission choice to SMG (there is still time for Nov delivery).
I know many people in this board are confronted with this dilema including myself.? If would help us tremendously is you share your experience on your choice of transmission with us, be it stick, auto or smg.? I am sure that many of you made your choice not because you wanted, but you have to, for whatever reason.
We would like to know if you have any regrets, or praises of your tranny and why.? Anything we should expect?
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1. In general, the shifting could be a tad quicker in both DS and manual.
2. When shifting manually, I want to hit a rev limiter if I go beyond red line rather than have the Step shift for me. Similarly, I would like the Step to be a little more flexible in allowing me to hold gears before red line is reached.
3. After manual shifting has been engaged, I want the Step to downshift to 1st and to revert to DS once a complete stop has occurred.
09-28-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sj3' date='Jul 28 2004, 10:18 AM
Yeah, I was a very bad case and basically started when I was about 8 years old and never thought I would be able to stop.? Acupuncture + hypnosis were the big guns that were needed.? Thanks again.
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Oh, and on topic -- Step here - after 40 years of manuals I got into autos several years back. This auto is the best I've ever had and can be made aggressive with BMWs tricks (manual shift, sport etc). Never thought my wife would try to drive and in 10000 miles plus she has not. She is fearful of the "High Tech" in the car and I have not tried to dissuade her.
09-28-2005, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' date='Sep 28 2005, 02:21 PM
For those of you have SMG, do you prefer current paddle shift (one for up and down shift) or M-style one (left for down shift and right for upshift)?
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Clearly there are times while driving around town where you might reach for something in the car (maybe the iDrive controller?) It's nice to be able to up or downshift with your left hand if you need to.
Also, with the E60 setup, the wheel could be turned significantly and you could still up or downshift without having to figure out which paddle is which. (Obviously, with both cars you could opt for the console shifter in this case but it's easier on the E60 because you can do either...)
09-29-2005, 02:34 PM
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I hate the paddle shifters...they don't fit my hands too well and coming from a manual, I like a hand on the shifter anyway so I've ignored them for the most part.
What is the deal with Launch Control on this SMG? I've seen the post for M5 (didn't dig hard into...guess I should? )
Thanks....
What is the deal with Launch Control on this SMG? I've seen the post for M5 (didn't dig hard into...guess I should?
)Thanks....
10-05-2005, 06:20 PM
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What about launch control? There are plenty of posts here about it.
I think realtyman may have the record on launches here...
I think realtyman may have the record on launches here...
10-06-2005, 09:09 AM
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I went with the Steptronic. Personally, I would like a manual transmission in something smaller, like an M3. I do love manual transmissions... but living in Los Angeles... having a manual trans. gets really old when you are sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. Besides... I find myself wanting to melt tires with a manual stick... just too tempting at each stoplight! Just my 2 cents...
10-06-2005, 06:53 PM
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Great post, and soooooo true. The only mistake I made was my tranny. Huuuuuge mistake. The only good that came out of it, is my wife got tired of listening to it, and gave the go ahead on the M5. Can't wait, but I will have to. It will probably be a while.
10-07-2005, 04:08 AM
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Which tranny was a mistake? Manual or Auto?
Originally Posted by LuvE60' date='Oct 6 2005, 09:53 PM
Great post, and soooooo true.? The only mistake I made was my tranny.? Huuuuuge mistake.
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10-07-2005, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by isbell' date='Jul 27 2004, 09:13 AM
I have a manual.? I've only ever had manuals and I'm happy to have it.
I should have gotten an automatic so my wife could drive the car, too... but then my wife would be able to drive the car, too.
My next car will likely be a manual or somesuch, but after that I'll almost certainly give up and go for an automatic.? Then I'll probably just get a 745i and admit that I'm old.? OOOOOOOOOLD.
Peace.
I should have gotten an automatic so my wife could drive the car, too... but then my wife would be able to drive the car, too.
My next car will likely be a manual or somesuch, but after that I'll almost certainly give up and go for an automatic.? Then I'll probably just get a 745i and admit that I'm old.? OOOOOOOOOLD.
Peace.
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10-07-2005, 07:05 PM
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I have steptronic and I never regretted that choice!