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    Automatic or Manual Transmission

    Hi to all,

    Most of hte cars in UAE are auto transmission.
    I just want to get your opinions as BMW driver, which one do you prefer.

    I am driving manual.
    Complete driving pleasure :)
    43
    Automatic
    9.30%
    4
    Manual
    72.09%
    31
    SMG ( for ///M )
    18.60%
    8
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    Current
    2005 Ford Explorer
    History
    2006 Dodge Durango 5.7
    2001 323ci (Manual) :bmw3:
    2002 Ford Escape 3.0
    2000 Peugeot 306 1.6
    1983 E30 3.18ci (My first love):bmwfan:

    #2
    Ive had the pleasure of driving a manual BMW and i TOTALLY agree with you!!! there is nothing that will come close to the feel of a manual shift!.... if it werent for traffic situations at present...i would definitely opt for a manual!

    MANUAL all the way!!! :)
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    Last edited by Wazif; 18-04-2011, 08:32 AM.
    Current
    E92 M3 - Mineral White
    F80 M3 - SilverStone

    Past
    E36 318is
    E39 540i ///M sport
    VW CC
    E46 M3 - Frozen White

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      #3
      let me put it this way: "i'm too young to drive auto"

      BMW history:
      07 Z4MC | 01 330ci | 99 Z3R | 93 325ic

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        #4
        :clap:
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        Current
        2005 Ford Explorer
        History
        2006 Dodge Durango 5.7
        2001 323ci (Manual) :bmw3:
        2002 Ford Escape 3.0
        2000 Peugeot 306 1.6
        1983 E30 3.18ci (My first love):bmwfan:

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          #5
          :D No for the Automatic .... Yes for the Manual ( or SMG ) :D
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          07' HFP Accord | Current
          HFP Front Lip | HFP Rear Trunk Spoiler | Intake Resonator Delete | MaxSpeed Lowering Springs | Rear Seat Delete | SSP Wheels - Gold 17"s | Pirelli Tires | Custom Intake Tubes | M/T Shifter Boot | Smoked Taillights/Reverse Lights | Black Housing Headlights | Yellow Lens Fog Lights | Carbon Fiber Front Grille | Shadow Black Window Trim | Custom Rear Diffuser-like Mod | PlastiDip on Rear Emblems






          / / / M .... The Most Powerful Letter In The World

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            #6
            the mini was a manual enjoyed every moment of it. i got the SMG now and it's as fun as owning a manual car.

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              #7
              My Previous car was manual (BMW E39 M5), and it was amazing to drive in UAE! always manual! I agree with Haissam, he put it perfectly right "i'm too young to drive auto"! exactly!
              I'm drive an SMG now, which in the begining i was worried it will feel like an automatic, but i realised its not at all! its actually great!

              I actually want to add, that i always thank God for manual when something comes up and I need to slow down drastically, it is so much easier to do it in a manual car (better control). In an automatic, u feel like u have to step on the pedal (both feet), everything in the back of the car jumps to the front, the car feels like it will never stop, etc etc!
              Am I right????
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                #8
                yup yup u r.....manual for ever dude. I love it when u rev abit up to 2000 and then let the car move gently and u hear that sound of the rpm dropping to almot 1300 and then reving back up.....akhh its amazing....

                Drive For Satisfaction :)
                Drive To The Satisfaction... A Dreamer's Pursuit

                2013 F10 M5 - M Drivers Package
                Alpine White / Sakhir Orange

                Mods: ZCP Kidney Grilles

                2009 E92 M3 - M Drivers Package
                Melbourne Red / Imola Red [Manual] (SOLD)

                Mods: Full Catless AlphaMale Performance Valvetronic Exhaust | Macht Schnell Stage 2 Air Intake | H&R Lowering Springs | ECS Tuning Spacers | Carbon Fiber Front Splitters | Glossy Black Kidney Grilles | Plasti-Dipped Fender Grilles | LCI Tail Lights | Carbon Fiber H-Style Diffuser | Stage 2 Tune (Simon MotorSport) | Macht Schnell Pulleys | Carbon Fiber LowKick Trunk Spoiler

                2003 E46 M3 - Carbon Black / Imola Red (BLOWN)
                Mods: Rear Smoked LEDs | Front Smoked Corner Lights | 4300K Phillips 85122+ Bulbs | BMC Drop-In Panel | Matt Black Kidney Grilles | 7500K CCFL | Matt Black Side Grilles | FOX SS Muffler | VIEZU Remap | CSL Carbon Fiber Splitters | EvoSport Under Drive Pulley Kit | K&N Cold Air Intake | K&N Scoops | Hawk Carbon-Ceramic Brake Pads | R1Concepts Zinc-Coated Cross-Drilled Rotors | Agency Power Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines | Hyper Black M3 Competition Rims | FXR Bi-Xenon Projectors w/ Clear Lenses | 70% 3M Tinting
                1997 E39 528i - Champagne Beige / Sand Beige (SOLD)
                Mods: Front & Rear OEM Facelift | K&N Cold Air Intake | Straight Pipes | MAF Delete | Custom Made Air Intake Elbow | 3.15 LSD Differential | SplitFire Spark Plugs | E36-7 Z3 OEM 17" Rims | 50% 3M Tinting

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                  #9
                  Auto is for the traffic...manual is for the drivin pleasure :D

                  2008 E92 335i Space Grey / Coral Red
                  Mods: Front Aero Lip | Hartge Rear Spoiler | JB+ Performance Chip | AA bov | AA full exhaust system | Air Scoops

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Moe-335 View Post
                    Auto is for the traffic...manual is for the drivin pleasure :D
                    auto is for traffic IF you are old :read:

                    both my cars are manual, my Z4MC & my daily driver Z3 1.9 :pimp:

                    BMW history:
                    07 Z4MC | 01 330ci | 99 Z3R | 93 325ic

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                      #11
                      Sometimes I thank God for automatic, but not an automatic BMW! You can instantly tell the engine is killed by the box, at least in the E36 models that is...

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                        #12
                        lol haissam if u live in shj u would know what i mean :D :D
                        Last edited by Moe; 30-05-2008, 03:53 AM.

                        2008 E92 335i Space Grey / Coral Red
                        Mods: Front Aero Lip | Hartge Rear Spoiler | JB+ Performance Chip | AA bov | AA full exhaust system | Air Scoops

                        www.moenajati.com

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Moe-335 View Post
                          lol haissam if u live in shj u'll know what i mean :D :D
                          i know man i know :)

                          BMW history:
                          07 Z4MC | 01 330ci | 99 Z3R | 93 325ic

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                            #14
                            ^^ He used to drive to Al Fardan only and get pissed lol!!

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                              #15
                              The last auto BMW I would drive would be the ZF equipped E30 as a daily driver and an executive personalised daily driver at that ! The ZF box is literally bullet proof !!

                              But, for the rest. I still am too young for slushing my way around town !!
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                              LTW FW+228mm SACHS|UUC EVOII|ATS Metal LSD|Solid mounts throughout
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