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09-08-2020, 02:37 PM

BMW530GURL

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My Ride: 2004 530i manual transmission inline 6

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Hey guys...im new to this forum, but on my 4th BMW in a year and a half...cant get enough of these cars!! I am currently the proud owner of a 2004 530i with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION!! I just cant get myself to drive an automatic for the life of me....
Anyways just wanted to say hello to everyone and happy driving!!! Keep 'em SHINY SIDE UP GUYS!!!!

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09-08-2020, 04:48 PM

donpb

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Umm you do know the newer cars have steptronic transmission, right?

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09-09-2020, 07:05 AM

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My Ride: 2005 545i, premium package, 6sp manual, cold package, navigation package.

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Umm you do know the newer cars have steptronic transmission, right?

That is still NOT a manual. The joys of manually downshifting without a hitch or "heel & toe" into a curve or turn cannot be duplicated with any automatic.