SO WOULD I :driving:

Hi JoeyD - any updates on your auto? e.g. track times, re-dyno? Thanks!!

I haven't had a chance to do much of anything with the car. There is an auto-x event close to me March 28-29. I'm going to try and get out to it. As for a dyno pull...I'm not getting another base-line pull done unless I have a 6spd to do it with me.

is this your first AT ever? how are you liking it? i remember when i bought my first AT and was so excited, by the time i got back from the dealer to my house i was like "**** i gotta get rid of this ****", then sold it in 3 months

^I'm heading down that road. It's great in traffic and the paddle shifters are a lot of fun. But, I plan on keeping this car forever. When I get it paid off I'll buy something new to drive every day and have this car as my tinkering toy. When I think of what I want in a toy I always return to a manual.

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Yep. I've already contacted a few dealers about trading. Problem is I kind of blew my wad on buying this car. The dealers want me to take a 8K loss on it already, and I just can't afford that.

The good news is that my concerns are totally based on me thinking I might change my mind in the future. Right now I love driving the auto. The reason enthusiasts prefer manuals is bescause it allows proper gear selection and predicatable shifting. This auto does the same thing when in M mode. You just have to convince your left foot that it likes doing nothing. Hopefully I will get to auto-x next month and have some more insights on the auto.

did u buy or lease? in either cases DO NOT go to dealer for that. they will rip you off. go to a private party. i lease my cars so when i wanted to get rid of my 335 (the auto one) i had a friend take over my lease.

whatever it is man, it is not the same. i dont care how fast i just cant enjoy it. even the sweet dual clutch transmission on the M3 isnt good enough, or F1 trannies on nicer cars... i also hate the idea that there's software that controls my shifting lol. disturbing!

try auto trader, or ur own community (friends, or even online forums)

good luck man

xoible - how are you likeing your M3 coupe? I am also considering a used 08 DCT in silverstone 2. I was lucky to test drive an 09. Felt good but didn't feel any power until you reved up high. Def less torquey feel than the 335 coupe.

Are you considering 370z?

Thanks

I am loving mine. I had a 335 before (and was chipped too) but i would never take the 335 over the M (steering, handling, throttle response, suspension, chassis, transmission, quality, etc.) Mine is a manual though.

In a 335 u get a lot of low end but once u hit 5k RPM the pull dies down for sure. in the M3 it's a slow car until u hit 4-5k RPM then it becomes very quick. It might not feel as fast as it is, the speedometer will keep jumping very quickly but u dont feel the pull u feel in turbo. unless ur like me u like to do 3rd gear pulls on the freeway from 80 to 110 mph.

the problem on test drives is they wont let u rev past 5k RPM. so hook up with ur local BMW group and have them show u around. the car feels amazing. The engine is a masterpiece for real. response is crazy on that thing! M3post.com is an awesome place for info and meets

I need a small quick car that's a bit fun. im putting too many miles on my car and i have to travel for work, so i thought of picking something up. I looked into Mini S, STi, S2000, 350Z, 370Z, Z4M and i have a few more on my list like Evo X. The 370Z is one of my top choices but the lease deals right now are looking too close to Z4M which is one of my favorites too (except it's very rare now). But then i have this inner-struggle coz i think the STi is the most practical and since i live out of my car i need a trunk + i snowboard a lot.

xoible - thansk for the info. I wish I could have felt that power after 5k rpm :)

I was very impressed with Evo X MR (dct as well) but just not sure about living with the styling. STi wasn't bad at all - was very close to picking one up when they were selling $10k below msrp over x-mas.

Good luck!

oh i can live with the styling, but cant live with DCT lol. thanks for your wishes.
yah some dealers still have the 10k off.

sorrh, but it is very informwtive
 

:) genuinely absorbed by this website

Im glad you think so too cuz I have thought the same thing, so when Im really racing someone I use the paddles and not the stick shift. Dont know if its suppose to be that way or Im just crazy but..

For track purposes, AND for young ones like youse guys, the bad news part may be disappointing; but this old man's in love with his Z's 5AT, 'cause I ain't crusin' for bruisin'; rather, I enjoy my old '04 Touring Coupe as a 60-year-old should. Cheers!