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MACK
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That's kinda of my point. I get about 30mpg and I'm not exactly hanging around. It has always surprised me how well the zed does when compared to the missus old e46 330i cab which was also a manual. That used to get around 22mpg and 23mpg once I'd replaced the vanos seals. I know the zeds a fair chunk lighter but even so I wasn't expecting 7mpg for similar driving
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Bing
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The facelift 3.0Si Sport auto has the paddles already. Not sure if the smaller engines do, or if it's related to SE/Sport designation.
I loved mine. Floor it and the gear changes are pretty much seamless, it pulls like a train - relentless. Lots of options as said around how you use it. I actually used the manual stick shift more than the paddles when on a hoon. I love the M and wouldn't swap back, but I do use it for 'ordinary' driving a lot and I definitely miss the ease of the auto in heavy traffic. I had no issues with mine at all from 56k to 96k miles.
I loved mine. Floor it and the gear changes are pretty much seamless, it pulls like a train - relentless. Lots of options as said around how you use it. I actually used the manual stick shift more than the paddles when on a hoon. I love the M and wouldn't swap back, but I do use it for 'ordinary' driving a lot and I definitely miss the ease of the auto in heavy traffic. I had no issues with mine at all from 56k to 96k miles.
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Taz
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owning both an auto and a manual for me there is no choice, i would pick the auto any day
in reality i never use the paddles, if i am feeling enthusiastic i just stick the sports but on a welly it, it flies like s**t and so much smoother than the manual, auto will never miss a gear
in reality i never use the paddles, if i am feeling enthusiastic i just stick the sports but on a welly it, it flies like s**t and so much smoother than the manual, auto will never miss a gear
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jabber
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I have had an E85 3.0 manual and currently own a 3.0 smg. The smg took a while to get used to driving but I do enjoy using it I drive it using the paddles but the wife always drives it in auto mode.
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
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jabber
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That's strange my smg never drops into neutral unless I select itMactran wrote:Ive had a smg (not a z4) but now have an auto z4. I find the gear changes a lot faster and smoother using the paddles on the auto than the smg. Especially when pulling away. The smg used to take a sec to get into first as when u are in standstill (red lights etc) it drops to neutral only when u engage the the accelerator it changes to first.
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
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Beedub
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the idea of having one alongside my z4m is too alluring...
think I'm going to start looking properly..... think ill be looking for a coupe however.... so i literally have both ends of the spectrum...
i want low miles, 3.0, low owner count if possible as this one will be used and kept, HAS to be auto... this sounds expensive.
think I'm going to start looking properly..... think ill be looking for a coupe however.... so i literally have both ends of the spectrum...
i want low miles, 3.0, low owner count if possible as this one will be used and kept, HAS to be auto... this sounds expensive.
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NickDE
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My 1988 E30 325i Convertible Auto can do 28mpg on long motorway runs. Round town probably a lot worse but i never check as I didn't buy it for it's economy.MACK wrote:How do similar vintage autos fair in this respect?
My 2000 E46 328i Touring Auto manages 30ish on long runs, 20-25 in town traffic. Is an E46 vintage yet ?
My E86 Auto does high 20s in the same town traffic.
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firebobby
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Wow some of you guys must be booting yours cars most of the time as I can get low 40mpg on a run
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
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Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
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85genius
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My 3.0 si is auto and I really really like it!
For the daily grind I just stick it in drive and I don't have to worry it really is super smooth
On a hoon I have the flappy paddles which maybe not as fast to change gear as a more modern dual clutch setup are still faster than doing it manually and are very satisfying to use
For the daily grind I just stick it in drive and I don't have to worry it really is super smooth
On a hoon I have the flappy paddles which maybe not as fast to change gear as a more modern dual clutch setup are still faster than doing it manually and are very satisfying to use
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Ducklakeview
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I like to erm, take advantage of the power lol..firebobby wrote:Wow some of you guys must be booting yours cars most of the time as I can get low 40mpg on a run
Mike
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firebobby
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I know what you mean, but these can be very frugal tooDucklakeview wrote:I like to erm, take advantage of the power lol..firebobby wrote:Wow some of you guys must be booting yours cars most of the time as I can get low 40mpg on a run
Mike
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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ronk
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I didn't buy mine for the econonomy either - but its nice to know that you can stretch a cupful of petrol when miles from home and running low!
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So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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MACK
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You sure yours is running right, or don't have a major fuel leak?Ducklakeview wrote:I like to erm, take advantage of the power lol..firebobby wrote:Wow some of you guys must be booting yours cars most of the time as I can get low 40mpg on a run
Mike
Silver 05 3.0i SE
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
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jimmybell
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Would consider DCT or ZF-8 for an auto car only really. My C63's 'MCT' is fine when going for it, but not that fast to respond for downshifts. Works great around town though.
There is one exception i'd put up with.. V12 Vantage S.
There is one exception i'd put up with.. V12 Vantage S.
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Mactran
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Well it says its in 1 but if i let go of the brake it will roll backwards if on a hill. So i guess technically it was in 1 with the clutch down.jabber wrote:That's strange my smg never drops into neutral unless I select itMactran wrote:Ive had a smg (not a z4) but now have an auto z4. I find the gear changes a lot faster and smoother using the paddles on the auto than the smg. Especially when pulling away. The smg used to take a sec to get into first as when u are in standstill (red lights etc) it drops to neutral only when u engage the the accelerator it changes to first.