Is an auto ok?

Argyll Andy said:
[ref]Nanu[/ref],

unless it’s the 35is with the DCT auto :poke:

+1, especially when you work out how to get all the settings right :thumbsup:

The 8HP in the G29 is another step up imo :driving:
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Is there more settings than sport?
 
Ive got the 8speed Torque convertor box in the 335 and the 7speed DCT in the 35is (I don't know the nomenclature ) but both are good gearboxes and it will be a cold day in hell before I drive a manual again. :thumbsup:

Modern Auto boxes are always in the correct gear - I was on the Autobahn when I first had an auto 3.0l Z4 and Its strange to hear the car change down at 100mph! In a manual car I probably wouldn't have bothered but the Auto knew best!

An old boy I knew, hated Auto boxes as he said that he wanted to be in charge - He was always in the wrong gear and missing changes to an embarrassing degree :rofl:

However the Auto v Manual is that perennial never to be answered correctly question - it boils down to personal choice.
 
ronk said:
An old boy I knew, hated Auto boxes as he said that he wanted to be in charge - He was always in the wrong gear and missing changes to an embarrassing degree
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But he got driver satisfaction because he had a manual! :rofl:
 
Silverstar said:
ronk said:
An old boy I knew, hated Auto boxes as he said that he wanted to be in charge - He was always in the wrong gear and missing changes to an embarrassing degree
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But he got driver satisfaction because he had a manual! :rofl:
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And he got satisfaction knowing HE was responsible for wrecking the gearbox and it wasn't being done on his behalf. :rofl:
 
Nanu said:
Silverstar said:
ronk said:
An old boy I knew, hated Auto boxes as he said that he wanted to be in charge - He was always in the wrong gear and missing changes to an embarrassing degree
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But he got driver satisfaction because he had a manual! :rofl:
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And he got satisfaction knowing HE was responsible for wrecking the gearbox and it wasn't being done on his behalf. :rofl:
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The same chap was an observer with the IAM :rofl:
 
ronk said:
And he got satisfaction knowing HE was responsible for wrecking the gearbox and it wasn't being done on his behalf.
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At least a wrecked manual box won't cost as much to repair / replace as an auto. See another plus for the manual! :rofl:
 
Silverstar said:
ronk said:
And he got satisfaction knowing HE was responsible for wrecking the gearbox and it wasn't being done on his behalf.
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At least a wrecked manual box won't cost as much to repair / replace as an auto. See another plus for the manual! :rofl:
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That quote wasn’t mine!
 
Yeh autos have paddle shift (my model does 3.0si coupe) Cant comment on other auto’s sure there’s a mix of engines/gearbox set ups….

Just to get back on the matter - 2/3 months in to an auto and absolutely I love with the thing….

don’t get me wrong there is that split second auto lag but what comes next makes up for it….

Not the most responsive/best driving machine in the world but the looks make up for any imperfections…..

Dream car - long time coming and hasn’t disappointed yet….
 
Might be joining you mate auto makes a heap of sense

I might have worded my question wrong earlier I did mean all the z4 coupes in auto having paddles not sure if they do
 
Unitedleeds1919 said:
Might be joining you mate auto makes a heap of sense

I might have worded my question wrong earlier I did mean all the z4 coupes in auto having paddles not sure if they do
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all the coupes do yes.. it was a facelift feature so all facelifted autos 2006 on had paddles.. earlier boxes just had the the maual auto changer on the stick
 
Kdawg1 said:
don’t get me wrong there is that split second auto lag but what comes next makes up for it….

Not the most responsive/best driving machine in the world but the looks make up for any imperfections…..
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With the sports button pressed, my car really is responsive, I don't want for more.
 
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