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please, talk me into buying this...
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yes..smg can be automatic. at least the M5 was.
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SMG can be used as an automatic but it will not be as good as an automatic. Not even close. It's really meant to be used in sequental (manual) mode, with an automatic for the 10% of the time your significant other drives it.
The RX330 is the ultimate luxury washing machine. It rolls like the spin cycle, the gearbox is filled with soapy laundry detergent, and is about as invigorating to operate as choosing between Permanent Press or Regular wash. However like all modern Energy Star appliances, it costs very little to run in the short to mid-term. Reliability is decent and if your wife wants a quiet, comfortable transport device to get to her destinations, the RX330 will do this better than the 2004 5-series. The '04 5-series was not great on reliability. I would rather you find a '02 or '03 E39 5-series. For the price of a '04 530i, you can get a well-equipped E39, even a 540i if you're willing to replace the cooling hoses and radiator. |
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yea... but honestly the SMG is going to be more hassle then its worth... The jury is still out on long-term reliability...
Plus the SMG will never shift smoothly like an automatic unless you drive it like pretending like its a manual - its a completely different mindset... |
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I wasn't aware that a 530 has SMG like in the ///M . I think it's just an automatic with paddle shifters.
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I would get the RX. The 5-Series is more hassle than it is worth.
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no SMG for the 04 530's. It's a steptronic.
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In 2004, SMG was available on a LOT of BMWs, including the 325i, 330i and their respective coupes/convertibles, and across the entire 5-series range. |
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get and mdx
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