Question for space space grey owners

[Andrew*Debbie]

It might have to do with the new N20 engine?

Or the lack of hill start assist on the N20 powered cars. Again most Americans don't know how to drive a manual. Lack of hill start and the silly electric parking brake. ... well we all know about that one.

If AT had been a zero cost option over here, I would have seriously considered it. Would have been our first new car with an autobox in like umm ummm .... I just realized we've never bought a new car with an automatic, even when it was a $0 option.

 

[Anonymous]

Most Americans don't know how to drive a manual. Many of those that do are aging and may not want a manual.

Hey, I resemble that remark! :wink:
Actually, if the 35is had been offered in a manual, I most likely would have taken that.
(I know you were talking about the 20i, though).
My other car is a 6-speed Mini, and I love driving that even though I'm an aging Amurican.

 

[Andrew*Debbie]

One of the reasons we bought BMWs is that they are one of few cars sold in the US with a Manual.

If most other manufacturers offer a MT at all, it is only on the base model or super stripped advertisers.


UK market has a much wider selection. Mercedes is AT only on many of their higher trim models.

 

[Glaikit]

A belated thanks for everone's feedback on space grey. Was a close call but I kept being drawn back to recession white :wink: Still think space grey is a cracking colour.

PS picked up my auto replacement this morning and the 8spd is so sweeeeet