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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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It isn't for everybody, but for us the alternative was the E83. 3.0si, 260 hp, 6MT, better shifting than the E53 manual, better 0-100 km than the E53 4.4 (600 lbs less curb weight). More cargo space than the E53. Towing limited to 3500 lbs. And then there is the whole status thing.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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