Pay extra for auto ?

[Martinmc666]

I was just about to order my sdrive35i in manual but took the 23i manual out for a few hours today in canary yellow. I now wonder if I should go for the auto. Sales guy told me that resale would be better with it. But not sure if he is pulling a fast one to sell more options.

 

[mcbeee]

Read the post about DCT in the real world......

 

[ksher]

I think the facelift may have new paddle shift for all models, i.e. left for downshift, and right for upshift.

 

[Maniac]

I think the facelift may have new paddle shift for all models, i.e. left for downshift, and right for upshift.

Really? What makes you say that, have you heard something?

 

[Wondermike]

The facelift 3 series has left and right paddles so it would be a fair bet that they will swap for them.

 

[djtex]

They will defo change for paddles, every review I've read derides the current setup. Though doesn't bother me as my 35i M-Sport that's two weeks away is a manual

 

[MikeS]

Get the DCT!

 

[All Pina]

They will defo change for paddles, every review I've read derides the current setup. Though doesn't bother me as my 35i M-Sport that's two weeks away is a manual

Not sure why - it takes about 30 seconds to master, and being able to up & down shift with either hand is very useful, particularly in tighter bends where the wheel is at an odd angle. Ho hum.............

 

[ksher]

I kept doing it wrong when I had the test drive in a 30i auto 2 years ago (I used to play PC driving game with left down/right up setup ). The auto gear lever on 23i/30i is ugly and out-of-date.

5-series F10 with sport auto have left down/right up paddles .

 

[mcbeee]

They will defo change for paddles, every review I've read derides the current setup. Though doesn't bother me as my 35i M-Sport that's two weeks away is a manual

Not sure why - it takes about 30 seconds to master, and being able to up & down shift with either hand is very useful, particularly in tighter bends where the wheel is at an odd angle. Ho hum.............

x2

 

[Z4andy]

If it's a 23i your going for???? The 8 speed setup is on the way apparently.


The paddles in the current setup are perfect for me as I have a dodgy arm It's actually one of the reasons I bought the car over another brand.

 

[littleone_90]

I have never had an auto before buy I absolutely love the setup on my 23i... I have got the paddles for a bit of fun and in sports mode the car still has that "sporty" feel! It also makes my long commute to work so much easier!!!

Cheers,

Ames x