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Originally Posted by crosvs
logically, why SHOULD it cause a problem? if anything, if done correctly, then just like on a manual transmission, it's actually EASIER on the car cuz you get the RPMs to the proper speed of the lower gear
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You have apparently learned the "proper" way to do it on a different vehicle than an X5. I'm not saying that if done properly it isn't easier on the trans. It's the "IF" that I'm saying isn't good.
While I wouldn't call the auto trans in a 4.4, weak, judging from the amount of posts on this forum refering to the auto trans I wouldn't call it bullet proof either. There are many better engine transmissions combinations out there to learn on. In fact "if done properly" a manual trans can be shifted without any clutch using the "blip" method.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with your technique, or with the fact that your changing gear this way. I'm just saying that I wouldn't recommend someone learning how to do it on and auto trans X5. I would recommend a VW jetta. The engine is less powerful and the parts are a lot cheaper. That's what I learned on.
