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      12-12-2009, 03:29 AM   #64
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Originally Posted by E39hijinks View Post
I've driven a 545i for a few weeks with the standard automatic and boy was I impressed. Same for the 335i auto.
Super fast shifting and extremely comfortable and smooth.

I've never driven a DCT but I know I wouldn't like it. I'd feel like im playing gran turismo. I want to have a sense of the gears changing. If it's not a manual (the favorite option) an automatic (standard torque converter one) would be my next choice
If you're impressed by the 6AT in the 545i then you'll shit your pants if you drive the new ZF 8HP.

The 6spd in the 545i is incredibly dated. I hate how much the torque converter interferes in our 645ci. It's like it never locks up at a reasonable RPM.
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