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      11-01-2011, 04:33 AM   #11
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I certainly wouldn't pick on a brand-new car an option that you think may be worthwhile at resale. One of the best things about a new car is that it's as the way you want it.

I agree that the 8-speed auto is a fabulous piece of engineering but I would still go manual and plenty of others would too. I know a guy who's been looking for a 530d F10 and he desparately wanted a manual but struggled to find one and ended up paying a premium. Don't worry about resale 3 years down the road - things like professional media and other option packs wow the second-hand buyer, I reckon.
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