There really is no argument—just education. Today, none of that is the case. To each there own for me has to be a manual. The shift program adapts to the driver as well, so its not the same after the car gets used to your preferences. We think a Ford Focus is an economy car. And, of course, the car's lighter, more responsive, more efficient.
The engine generates the power, the tranny sucks up the power. The car was just lifeless. For driver engagement and driving enjoyment, I still prefer the manual. I don't care how well you or I drive. Mine goes when you jab the accelerator. The comment about knowing what gear you are in is also revealing, as the driver doesnt know the car.
Some people just like to say things that have no validity. Today's electronically-controlled automatics especially dual-clutch boxes are lightning fast. Some show the auto faster, some the manual. Has anyone driven both the manual and automatic 335i who can tell me if the turbo kick is the same for both cars. The cost is too high and in that kind of setup the weight gain will remove the potential fuel savings. I still can't shake that feeling that while I was test driving the Auto and clamping down at 60mph, the percieved acceleration seemed way more than the Manual with downhifting while clamping down at 60 similarily.
I just want to make get other comments. Lets face it, computer control is just about optimal, its hard to beat. I'd fall asleep behind the wheel if I had to drive an automatic car everyday. Of course, they drove it in manual mode. Its smoother, faster, and has paddle shifters.
You can also re-wire the stock for left down, right up; like a proper sports car. As for the Magazine tests they have been all over the map with times from 4. Some cars are ok as automatics - commuter cars or minivans, those cars are not meant to be fun. The downshifting is where the auto shines, as fast as 80ms, faster than upshifts 200ms. Overall, again - if he usually likes manuals, get a manual.
I am talking not just a bit heavier but a lot heavier. The mag numbers have been pretty consistent for the auto, and have been more variable for the manual, probably due to launch differences. It's the first auto transmission that I actually considered buying. I drove an auto, felt the turbo when clamong down, but when I test drove a manual version, it somehow didn't feel quite the same. I want to purchase this weekend. Sometimes you just have to learn the tranny to use it properly. This is my first Auto transmission car in 10 years, and I went that route because I was tired of a manual as a daily driver sitting in rush hour traffic.
I bought a 335i with Steptronic and sports package. Description : What do you folks think of the manual vs automatic i might not be used to the mt on the bmw but it felt a little rough rougher than my old gsr the automatic was pretty smooth even during the gear change im getting ready to buy a 335i and deciding which one to get. I still can't shake that feeling that while I was test driving the Auto and clamping down at 60mph, the percieved acceleration seemed way more than the Manual with downhifting while clamping down at 60 similarily. Today, none of that is the case. There are a lot of folks on this forum who ask the same question and sometimes end up getting the manual and sometimes the auto. If it weren't my daily driver I would definitely have gone with a manual gearbox. I was initially wanting a manual for my 335i but gave up after finding only autos never driven any other auto cars before and is more than happy with the auto box in the 335i mine is a normal.
The easiest way to connect to the chatroom is with , a web client that you can run in your browser. The engine generates the power, the tranny sucks up the power. I drove an auto, felt the turbo when clamong down, but when I test drove a manual version, it somehow didn't feel quite the same. Anyone else want to chime in if I am wrong? My daughter been driving two years and she drives a manual. While that is true, computer control is just so boooooring. Those trannys are going to be costly to repair though, if they need it, so +1 on that. StepTronic is pure Poser as it has a torque converter.
Auto is way too bland for me personally unless I was buying like a truck or a luxo barge. Now I have a 2010 auto. No, I'm not buying on the basis of 0-xxx accleration. I had an 08 auto then an 07 manual. Manual is way more fun. Soon though, I predict manual gearboxes only in the smallest economy cars, or performance vehicles that want to appeal to a certain crowd.