3.0si auto with paddles... yes or no?

silverdevill · Post by **silverdevill** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:13 pm

Hey guys, long time no speak!..... been away from the Zed scene for a few years but now possibly looking to return. My old 3.0i was a manual which was fine but i'm shopping around and came across a cracking example (08 3.0si) which i'm really tempted by, but its an auto with paddles. Having never sampled an auto version i'd like to know what they're like, is the shift a bit slow and sluggish (like the SLK....awful box which really let the car down IMO) or is it relatively crisp and lively?. overall i'd just like to know what the auto/paddles driving experience is like really. cheers guys.

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:18 pm

The 3.0 whether SE or Si REALLY suits the auto box, and as for getting off the line, they are NO slouch...

Mine doesn't have paddles, and TBH I don't think I'd use them if it did, there's always manual mode

Drive it, you'll love it..

Mike

stevespg · Post by **stevespg** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:20 pm

It is very good.

I have a cracker 3.0si for sale, in bridgnorth, just 20 mins from you if you want to come and try.

silverdevill · Post by **silverdevill** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:37 pm

hmm... any more details please mate?. Only thing is i really wanted one with sports seats.
EDIT: Dont worry, i found your ad.

Dave1971 · Post by **Dave1971** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:37 pm

I ran a 335d auto for about a year and the auto box was ok but just ok. Fast forward a couple of years I came across a 3.0si auto going cheap so took a punt, much much better. I enjoyed it enough that when I got my e89 35i I made sure I got an auto.

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:42 pm

The 3.0 with box is a superb combo. Ran mine for 10 years and never missed the manual box once.
In sport mode the shifts are quick and later up the rev range. Paddles allow you to drive it very manual like, selecting gears as and when

As with all these things though you simply have to get behind the wheel and try as the Zed is about driving experience and you'll either like the auto or not, regardless of opinions

stevespg · Post by **stevespg** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:13 pm

silverdevill wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:37 pm hmm... any more details please mate?. Only thing is i really wanted one with sports seats.
EDIT: Dont worry, i found your ad.

Wifey likes the se seats.
The perfect sporty ones are tucked up in the garage...

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:22 pm

got to have the paddles.... love the 3,0Auto , they are also really quick!!

DaveZ4richardson · Post by **DaveZ4richardson** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:39 pm

I love mine, only had it a month, put into manual and you will be hooked

RyanB88 · Post by **RyanB88** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:34 pm

a roadster should always be manual in my opinion

Auto boxes do have their places though - my friends 335d suits it well

NickDE · Post by **NickDE** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:47 pm

Auto with paddles. I'm loving mine

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