Do You Have the Step or Manual Transmission?

antidentite · 11-12-2006, 11:55 PM

I ordered Manual, but with all the traffic up here in Seattle I'm thinking about paying the extra $ for the Step.

This would be my first auto transmission, so I'm a little worried about not having as 'engaging' of a driving experience.

Which tranny did you choose?

canucklion · 11-12-2006, 11:59 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic

Nikki · 11-13-2006, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic

and that's probably only 1/5 of them lol

Asiann · 11-13-2006, 12:03 AM

Only 15% of buyers have manual. End of Poll!

canucklion · 11-13-2006, 12:03 AM

^, haha, yeah, there are tonnes more

Fraggy · 11-13-2006, 12:08 AM

Its my first step and I love it. I feel just (almost) as engaged, I dont think I will ever go back to manual.

VapoR · 11-13-2006, 01:50 AM

^ trader!

E90Fleet · 11-13-2006, 02:00 AM

If I remember correctly, for the factory here, 85-90% of its US orders ( 328i now) are for Auto

Only 55-60% of local orders are for Auto ( 320i,323i,325i,330i)

Raayman · 11-13-2006, 04:45 AM

I would have ordered a manual, but since I'm a wheelchair driver unfortunately an automatic is my only choice. Fortunately I've heard that the tranny in the new 3 series is great so that's some comfort.

RUBER · 11-13-2006, 05:14 AM

Also in Belgium, automatic transmission becomes more and more common.
But we got H-u-u-u-u-g-e taxes on big engines ( 1000 euro per year for 3 litre

) and KiloWatts (5000 euro once

), therefore I 'll get the 325.
BUT!
No paddles available on the 2500!

Does anybody know if you can buy the paddles apart and mount them in a 325?

MikeCCrutchfield · 11-13-2006, 05:49 AM

Have the Auto w/o paddles to make it easier for Mrs. Crutch 325i to drive. I didn't really spend enough time with teaching her stick in my TDI Jetta, so she wasn't comfortable with a stick for her daily driver.

Ninjaneer · 11-13-2006, 06:14 AM

Step w/paddles. As the poll indicates though, the responses won't show many w/paddles since they just came out recently.

Paddles make it feel more engaging, it's a nice extra (for only $100 why skip it?), very responsive tranny on the '07s now. Got step for my commutes, past car was manual but got tired of it for now.

Greeney · 11-13-2006, 07:02 AM

I wanted SMG...

TahoeOG · 11-13-2006, 07:18 AM

6 speed manual transmission here... ORdere the 335i "sport coupe car" theirfor i like to be nsync with the car, hence manual transmission

DFW_M · 11-13-2006, 07:44 AM

BMW with anything else but MT is a Buick...

TahoeOG · 11-13-2006, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr325i

BMW with anything else but MT is a Buick...

^Well put

ALPINE6SPD · 11-13-2006, 08:46 AM

mt

Weedo · 11-13-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr325i

BMW with anything else but MT is a Buick...

Exactly! We all have to remember we're in America. Here, most go with the lazy automatic. In Europe and other areas, the percentage is very much in favor of the "fun factor" manual. Now, is there anything wrong with the auto? Not at all, it's an excellent auto! I went with a Coupe this time and a Coupe with an auto just seems like you missed the boat. Our last two fun cars had autos ('06 330i & currently own an IS350). Fun cars for having an auto, but my 335i with the manual is in an entirely different driver's level of fun! Keep in mind this is a "3rd car" for us... Just my opinion... GO WITH THE MANUAL!!

txusa03 · 11-13-2006, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=transmission
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=automatic

should we tally each poll to see how accurate they are (they should have similar results)

Maybe ppl think the previous auto/manual polls are not accurate. The next person who creates a man/auto poll will be

LEDZEP · 11-13-2006, 10:03 AM

I have the steptronic in both cars. The E91 is primarily my wife's car, and my driving is in too much traffic. I've done the contant clutch dance in the past - no more.

Paul330d · 11-13-2006, 10:14 AM

I had DSG (similar to SMG) on my last car and it was crap. Steptronic all the way! The manual 'box can't take the torque anyway

bobnaz · 11-13-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeney

I wanted SMG...

Not with the 335, no jerky feel with the steptronic. With paddles is extremely close to SMG

View Poll Results: Step of Manual
Step w/ Paddles	50	17.79%
Step without Paddles	82	29.18%
Manual	149	53.02%
Voters: 281. You may not vote on this poll

11-12-2006, 11:55 PM	#1
antidentite Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 269 Posts Drives: See signature Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belleuve, WA iTrader: (0)	Do You Have the Step or Manual Transmission? I ordered Manual, but with all the traffic up here in Seattle I'm thinking about paying the extra $ for the Step. This would be my first auto transmission, so I'm a little worried about not having as 'engaging' of a driving experience. Which tranny did you choose? __________________ Retired: '00 e46 (5mt) Retired: '07 e92 (6mt) Current: '08 S2000 (6mt) Current: '17 Porsche Macan GTS Current: '04 V8 4Runner
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Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Only 15% of buyers have manual. End of Poll! __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	^, haha, yeah, there are tonnes more __________________
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Fraggy Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (11)	Its my first step and I love it. I feel just (almost) as engaged, I dont think I will ever go back to manual. __________________ 2016 Alpine White M3 (gone) 2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	If I remember correctly, for the factory here, 85-90% of its US orders ( 328i now) are for Auto Only 55-60% of local orders are for Auto ( 320i,323i,325i,330i) __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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Raayman Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 320d Touring Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany / Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E91 320d Touring [0.00]	I would have ordered a manual, but since I'm a wheelchair driver unfortunately an automatic is my only choice. Fortunately I've heard that the tranny in the new 3 series is great so that's some comfort.
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RUBER Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Alfa 156 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Also in Belgium, automatic transmission becomes more and more common. But we got H-u-u-u-u-g-e taxes on big engines ( 1000 euro per year for 3 litre ) and KiloWatts (5000 euro once ), therefore I 'll get the 325. BUT! No paddles available on the 2500! Does anybody know if you can buy the paddles apart and mount them in a 325?
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MikeCCrutchfield Lieutenant 20 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Vert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chestertown, MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i Convertible [0.00] 2007 VW Rabbit [0.00] 2006 VW Jetta TDI [0.00]	Have the Auto w/o paddles to make it easier for Mrs. Crutch 325i to drive. I didn't really spend enough time with teaching her stick in my TDI Jetta, so she wasn't comfortable with a stick for her daily driver.
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11-13-2006, 06:14 AM	#12
Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 143 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Step w/paddles. As the poll indicates though, the responses won't show many w/paddles since they just came out recently. Paddles make it feel more engaging, it's a nice extra (for only $100 why skip it?), very responsive tranny on the '07s now. Got step for my commutes, past car was manual but got tired of it for now. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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TahoeOG Major 83 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	6 speed manual transmission here... ORdere the 335i "sport coupe car" theirfor i like to be nsync with the car, hence manual transmission __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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