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      08-22-2012, 10:48 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by juanpgomez2
"That's the reason BMW engineers adopted the ZF auto 8 gears. XXI century technology engine with a XIX century technology manual transmission?"

I agree.... I should have gotten the automatic.... But then again, why make the manual transmission the standard one?
You're right. I think for keeping a lower list price. But the 8 auto should be the first option at least for the gazoline engines.
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