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      03-05-2013, 10:20 PM   #40
M3tallicar
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Since my old thread was revived I will chime in that I am quite happy with the M Sport 35i I ended up with so thanks to everyone for your input.

And I have zero regrets about having the 6 speed vs the 8, I didn't buy this engine to have hi mpgs and ASS and I shift away in manual mode with no complaints (I dont even mind that it wants to start from stops in second gear, with this setup it has good power anyway unlike prior BMWs ive driven that did that and I always needs to go to first gear). It has been updated and per ZF this transmission is not outdated -

"Is the 6-speed automatic transmission thus outdated?

Wagner: Certainly not. The 6-speed automatic transmission will continue to provide the benchmark with the reaction and shifting times of a dual clutch transmission. We also lead the competition when it comes to shifting comfort and consumption. Therefore, the 6-speed will surely remain in our program until 2015."

http://www.zf.com/corporate/en/produ...interview.html
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