6MT vs 5AT
#106
01-24-2010, 11:38 PM
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Hello,
I live in Houston and have to deal with traffic all the time. The 5AT is a lot of fun. I installed a grounding kit a month ago and the shifts in MM are much quicker than before and during spirited driving, kick in with a jolt. With a VB upgrade you'll be chirping tires. As far as whether I regret it, kinda. I love MT with a passion. But there is nothing wrong with the 5AT. All in all, it's your call. I'd say go with the MT, but with the traffic definitely go with the 5AT. Enjoy your new G!!
I live in Houston and have to deal with traffic all the time. The 5AT is a lot of fun. I installed a grounding kit a month ago and the shifts in MM are much quicker than before and during spirited driving, kick in with a jolt. With a VB upgrade you'll be chirping tires. As far as whether I regret it, kinda. I love MT with a passion. But there is nothing wrong with the 5AT. All in all, it's your call. I'd say go with the MT, but with the traffic definitely go with the 5AT. Enjoy your new G!!
#108
01-25-2010, 01:45 AM
Like I stated previously, fast or not, a manual car is more fun. Ever been on a canyon run with a few friends? 5+ cars cruising and just hugging the curves?
Not much fun in an automatic.
And the traffic excuse is getting old. You know UPS drivers, and other big rigs drive manuals? And they drive a lot more than we do. Even the USPS trucks are manual. And they go thru lots of stop and go traffic.
Not much fun in an automatic.
And the traffic excuse is getting old. You know UPS drivers, and other big rigs drive manuals? And they drive a lot more than we do. Even the USPS trucks are manual. And they go thru lots of stop and go traffic.
#109
01-25-2010, 01:57 AM
But I see plenty of 5at wanting to get a 6mt of the same car. (a lot or regret getting 5at).. I don't see that many regretting getting their 6mt. Sure we complain about the notchy shifting and the clutch grabbing way to high. But not driving a 6mt in traffic.
I don't even think about it when I'm stuck in traffic.
#112
01-25-2010, 03:00 PM
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^^^ Doesn't BMW still offer their SUVs (ahem, excuse me ... SAVs) with manual transmissions? Or did they stop doing that now?
#115
01-28-2010, 08:48 PM
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Its what ever you prefer, I got the 5AT cause my wife doesn't like driving stick anymore. AT works out well for me cuz florida drivers suck, and there really isn't much Winding roads down here. I MISS GEORGIA. lol.
The 5AT isn't bad, its still a G and always fun to drive.
The 5AT isn't bad, its still a G and always fun to drive.
#117
01-29-2010, 10:05 AM
City driving? AT for sure. But if u want to have fun, MT. I chose to buy a 03 MT with 85k miles for $9.5k instead of a 05 AT with 45k miles for only $13k.
Real men drive MT. Lol
Real men drive MT. Lol
#118
01-29-2010, 12:28 PM
No I meant I dont like driving stick on SUV's. It just doesnt have the same affect on me.
#119
01-29-2010, 02:02 PM
i just picked up an auto but i wish mine was a 6MT.most of your friends that have interest in cars are going to ask you " why didnt you get a stick?" haha
#120
01-29-2010, 02:18 PM
I don't get why some 5AT owners wish they had a 6MT.... didn't you guys test drive your car before buying it? Lol. Choosing the right transmission for you is a big deal when buying a car..... It's not as if someone forced you into buying a car you didn't like.
/rant
/rant