Unless at a complete stop I dont often see the need for first gear.
The gearing is too low, 2nd tends to hook up much better from 5mph upwards.
I want an M135i but have a wedding/honeymoon to pay for. I'd get the auto without question... Better fuel economy and quicker - no brainer. I would miss heel and toeing though.
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Car: e91 330d with Viezu map
Gone but not forgotten: 2010 Jaguar XFR (Cat-back exhaust, pulley, intake mods and map), Highly Modified E90 335i LCI M Sport Manual (circa 480BHP/500lb ft)
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