Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWonly
I have done some research on German websites (I am German) and read various used car buyers guides. Most of them mentioned that manual downshifts in the tiptronic mode WILL ruin an auto trans. Recommendation is to just leave it in auto all the time.
Hope this helps.
Dieter
|
Wow... that is the first time I am hearing this. When you say 'an auto trans' do you mean any, or just X5's? Given the increased popularity of paddle shifters on the steering wheels, I am even more surprised to hear that.
