Re: question on BMW automatics

[John G.Burns <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I've decided to look at an automatic 5or 7 series. I would like to find out the
>history of the automatic in BMWs from 1985 on. What year did they go from 3 to
>4 speed? From 4 to 5? Are there years to avoid for any
reason?

Avoid pre-9/87 ZF four speed units, later models have a
pressure relief hole to stop the A clutch pack self
destructing.

Models with the three speed tranny often had the option of a
four speed at extra cost so there is no definitive guide. I
doubt if any post-85 US models had the three speed anyway.

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