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05-21-2013, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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2014 -- no 550i manual transmission
I was planning to replace my 2011 550i with the 2014, new motor and all. Now I find out that they will not offer the 6-speed manual in the 2014 550i! VERY bummed!! I called BMW today, and they confirmed it.
For anybody else with that combo (or looking to get there some day), call BMW USA and let them know you want it!!
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05-21-2013, 05:32 PM | #2 |
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That's not going to happen if BMW made a business decision based on poor 2011-2013 sales for the 6MT. Time to pony up for a new M5, or lightly used one.
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Not necessarily. The only reason there is an M5 with a manual transmission is customer feedback.
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I don't think that's really applicable as the M cars have a whole other reputation to live up to. My bet is that BMW will drop the 6MT for the M5 within two model generations, if not the next. The 1M, M3 and soon-to-be M4 will be the only ones left to carry on the 6MT torch.
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I agree. The SAT transmission in this car is so good I would never consider owning an F10 in manual. The 2014 will also have launch control as well so it will likely trump the MT in acceleration as well. This is coming from a long time MT drive myself. I would have gotten an M3 if i wanted to row my own gears again.
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Yeah no problems controlling my 550i 6spd even with DinanS3. Especially once I ditched the runflats for real tires.
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05-22-2013, 06:17 PM | #11 |
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Maybe yes, maybe no. But for me, it is about enjoying the drive. I really appreciate controling the transmission manually and think it is a shame that the option has been eliminated. The 550's power coupled with the 6 speed manual is a blast to drive. Glad I got a 2013 when I did.
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[QUOTE=45ACP;14031295]I don't think that's really applicable as the M cars have a whole other reputation to live up to. My bet is that BMW will drop the 6MT for the M5 within two model generations, if not the next. The 1M, M3 and soon-to-be M4 will be the only ones left to carry on the 6MT torch.[/QUOTE
Eventually every car manufacturer will get rid of manual transmission. Even Porsche doesn’t offer manual transmission on 2014 911 GT3 |
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I've owned manuals and SATs. The manuals have all been fun to drive and engaging. The SATs were automatics. Used the paddles a few times and then never again. I don't see how anyone who has driven a manual can say there are any similarities.
I mourn the loss of the 6MT 550i, it's a sad day. |
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The SAT in these cars may be "better" as far as speed and MPG but they are BORING. I had manual mode on autos, its nothing like the real thing. I was considering getting the new 6er but as soon as i found out no more MT i said NO WAY lol
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Guess I'll drive another car into the ground. I will note though that I test drove a Panamera Turbo. Amazing ride for an automatic. Amazing car all around for that matter. A far more sophisticated automatic transmission. But I think it came in north of $140K.
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Yes, I hear you about BORING... had a 535i loaner totally boring. I couldn't wait to get my 6MT back, even the technician said my car is a real BMW
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The 5AT I have in my E39 is a dragon and certainly not the choice to make. The 8AT is much smoother, quicker and doesn't seem to hestitate like mine. With flappy paddle, It feels like an SMG or DSG, so almost immediate. My old 5AT is already after the apex before shift down actually happens while I requested it before steer in, that's really bad and a major let down!! With the LCI they add the launch control function but also the "precog" function when you have prof GPS! That's really what I've been waiting for now since years: It shifts down before the turn since it knows there is a hair pin coming up! When you have this intelligence in this marvellous 8AT, you will not be asking for a MT ever in your live again, certainly not in the massive beast the 550i is, dripping torque in every single occasion! |
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But I guess we'll have to live with it, as manual tranny will go in the history book with manual crank windows and hydraulic steering. |
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We got manual 550i in europe as well, but I guess no one ordered it. Now manual 535i is gone with LCI, which was my option. When it comes to fuel consumption, its correct the silly values from factory is lower on automatic, but I guess in realnlofe manual takes less.
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When I had my 335i coupe, manual was the only way to go. I knew when I went to the 550ix, there was no way I would want a manual transmission on such a big car. The 5 is nice for relaxing and cruising with...if I wanted to toss it around abit i got the controls at my fingertips ..
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