08-16-2013, 11:29 AM
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Location: Wake Forest, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TiAgX5
If BMW had put a proper 3 pedal trans behind the V8s in the E53, ATF would never have been a topic I would discuss. In over 30 yrs of driving, this is the first slushbox vehicle I have owned. 60s/70s muscle cars, Hondas, Audi Quattros, Jeeps, Vettes, Vipers, BMWs (except the E53), all manual trans.
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Hell I am just glad and lucky I have a 3 pedal 6 cylinder, if the E53 was a V8 only car I highly doubt that they would have even offered a manual trans on it. Sad, really, when you think about it.
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