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Would you trade in for a manual M40i...?
- ronk
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Would you trade in for a manual M40i...?
These cars are mostly bought for fun / pleasure - so it all boils down to buying what gives you the most pleasure- manual or auto.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
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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Would you trade in for a manual M40i...?
Some positive reviews of the Supra manual especially, with the gearing aimed towards acceleration over low rpm in sixth. Having offered the Z4 2.0 with a manual seemed like a bad choice, predominately those buying the 2.0 litre I would guess would prefer an all rounder vehicle where an automatic is preferable. Someone getting the higher rated 2.0 and especially the M40i perhaps wants something more involving and interactive and here the manual, in my opinion, would probably sell.
I for one would have considered the manual, yes it’s a pain in traffic, but maybe it would have been worthwhile for the open road. My partner and I are on holiday in the North Yorkshire dales, we decided to take the Golf so that we can share the driving, he just won’t drive an automatic. I do love the manual golf, it’s great fun drive without being ridiculous like the M40i, where you can take corners at speeds that are way north of legal.
I for one would have considered the manual, yes it’s a pain in traffic, but maybe it would have been worthwhile for the open road. My partner and I are on holiday in the North Yorkshire dales, we decided to take the Golf so that we can share the driving, he just won’t drive an automatic. I do love the manual golf, it’s great fun drive without being ridiculous like the M40i, where you can take corners at speeds that are way north of legal.
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What is better than driving the Stelvio in a manual a week or so ago
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It’s funny though as when I spoke to a BMW tech, he said the zf8 gearbox is so reliable they never have issues with them.Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:29 pmI know, but Autoboxes don't seem quite as robust and if they go wrong repairs soon get very expensive! But then G29s are all still pretty new.ori wrote: ↑Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:45 pm The only advantage of a manual in todays world is small cars and driver involvement. Nothing feels as good as a perfectly timed downshift before a corner.
Performance…..auto wins.
Economy…….auto wins.
Comfort……..auto wins
Plus clutch plates are so expensive on powerful cars and flywheels aren’t cheap either!
The dst has a lot more issues.
I have to say manual box has it pluses, but driving in London with clutch up and down wearing away those plates winds me up. Also every manual I’ve owned the clutch pedal ends up making a noise when you press it down. First few times I oil when needs it, but I just give up and put up with the noise.
Point is, I think the zf8 gearbox is very reliable.
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For an auto box, it is fantastic yes. I have it in my M and it is really good, especially as you can change the pattern with the modes available (only did that when driving in the mountains though).
It just is soulless when driving, but lovely when in traffic though. A daily is absolutely fine with an auto box, but when out enjoying yourself? Not so much
It just is soulless when driving, but lovely when in traffic though. A daily is absolutely fine with an auto box, but when out enjoying yourself? Not so much
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That's a superb photo Paul.....
Compliment the good lady on it won't you as she obviously took it.....
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Wrong John, the mountain trips have always been done with my son
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Ok, compliment him then.....
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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He was already a convert as he has his own M140 manual, but driving the 911 (first time) with 7 speed manual box convinced him he never wanted an auto box.
That gearbox is like no other I have ever driven.
That gearbox is like no other I have ever driven.
Current:
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X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
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I changed from the DCT box on the 35is to the zf8 on the G29 and to be honest, can't tell the difference other than the slightly different intervals between gear changes. Both very smooth and quicker than any manual. Will never go back.
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