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Originally Posted by BMWX1Sdrive28i
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Do you by chance know why the X35i has the old 6 speed automatic transmission, even with the old style gear shifter?
I dont understand why the 335i and the 435i, the X3, and X5, all have the 8 speed auto transmission, yet the X35i has the 6 speed......
Aren't you losing acceleration and a drop in fuel economy?
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They didn't bother to refit the newer trans in the X1 35i as a manufacturing expediency, would be my guess. Oh, and yeah, the 35i isn't very fuel efficient, but I believe it's mostly due to the motor, and of course, your right foot. (or left, depending)