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Old 05-08-2008, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Penguin
Yes.


Seriously, I know that the BMW (Getrag or ZP?) transmissions are transmiting much more HP and torque, but how can Ford create a FWD transmission for an inexpensive $10,000 - $15,000 car like a Focus that shifts better than a BMW transmission on a $70,000 vehicle?

BMW should be embarassed and ashamed.

And if you don't believe me, go test drive a Ford Focus.
I totally believe you. Driven a lot of cars in the past and have never noticed a bad performing transmission until recently. Had a 2004 MB E320 that was absolutely horrible. It felt like the transmission didn't know what I wanted it to do. Heard the 7-speed put in after 2005 rectified this situation. Just hope my X5 won't be like that.

Does anyone know what transmission is being put into the X5's now?
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