Going from 335i msport to 550i msport ?

bubbahead · 07-08-2011, 09:54 AM

I'm contemplating making this jump. I like the sound of my 335i coupe manual...but anyone else make the upgrade? ...will I miss anything from the 335i when driving the 550i msport auto?

Robin_NL · 07-08-2011, 10:02 AM

You will miss the agility plus parking spaces seem a lot smaller plus (mini)roundabouts aren't fun anymore. And that's about it.

AVIMAX · 07-08-2011, 10:17 AM

I switched from a 335i cab 6-speed to a 535xi auto. I really miss the manual transmission. I can't drive my F10 it in normal mode, 8 speeds is just too much shifting too early in the rev range, but sport mode is pretty good, raising the shift points and eliminating 8th gear. I also 2nd the comment that you will miss the agility, the F10 is not as fun in the corners, however if you do a lot of highway driving, you will love the new car. The interior is fantastic, a great place to be.

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bubbahead Captain 187 Rep 853 Posts Drives: 2022 G05 40i Msport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Going from 335i msport to 550i msport ? I'm contemplating making this jump. I like the sound of my 335i coupe manual...but anyone else make the upgrade? ...will I miss anything from the 335i when driving the 550i msport auto?
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	You will miss the agility plus parking spaces seem a lot smaller plus (mini)roundabouts aren't fun anymore. And that's about it.
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AVIMAX Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 228 Posts Drives: last BMW was 2014 535xd Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I switched from a 335i cab 6-speed to a 535xi auto. I really miss the manual transmission. I can't drive my F10 it in normal mode, 8 speeds is just too much shifting too early in the rev range, but sport mode is pretty good, raising the shift points and eliminating 8th gear. I also 2nd the comment that you will miss the agility, the F10 is not as fun in the corners, however if you do a lot of highway driving, you will love the new car. The interior is fantastic, a great place to be.
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