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Re: Transmission: Manual vs. Automatic

> From: "Stephen West" <stwest@domain.elided>
> Date: Fri, 09 Aug 96 09:48:43 CST
> Subject: <E36> Transmission: Manual vs. Automatic
> 
>      I am curious as to any statistical/personal knowledge relating to
the 
>      reliability of a manual transmission vs. the automatic.
>      
>      I will be ordering a '97  328is  within the next 6 months, and I am 
>      torn between getting the 5spd. or the Auto.
>      
>      My driving is mostly highway with occasional traffic slow downs and
stops 
>      (about 4 toll booth stops.)
>      
>      I believe that all '96 and newer 328's will use the ZF 5 spd. that
was 
>      previously used in the M3, but I do not know if the auto. tranny is
the 
>      same used in the older 325's.
>      
>      Does anyone have any comments, opinions regarding the reliability of
the 
>      auto and manual tranny?  Is the 5 spd in the 328 significantly
better than 
>      the older 5 spd.
>      
>      Thanks..
>      

Come on Stephen, if you have to ask this question maybe you should consider
a Bonneville (however it's spelled!) , which some people have compared to
the BMW. 
Try and find a car with auto trans. in Europe, the only reason not to go
stick is if you have trouble with your left leg!

Drive, don't be driven!

Rocco, '96 328iC 5 exhilarating gears!

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