It's been awhile.....I've moved on from BMW

AzNMpower32 · #6 08-16-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JCL

Yes, but a Brit would still be measuring miles per gallon, albeit imperial gallons.

Not sure why you went for the automatic over the six speed manual? The manual is lighter, gets better fuel economy, and you actually, you know, drive it.

Understand the attraction of Xenon headlights, and the tech gizmos, but were they enough of a draw to give up a clutch?

Nice car regardless. Congratulations. I like the colour too. Our son in law drives an earlier one, same body style, not quite as refined an interior from the photos. It is a popular car in Canada, as you say. We like our hatchbacks.

Jeff

Thanks guys!

Life always works out this way. In North America for 2014, you can only get the 6-speed automatic with the bigger motor. Of course, I find out in July (after placing the order in May) that the 2015 with the 2,5 litre are now available with 6-speed manual. Although the order wasn't binding nor did I put down any deposit, but I wasn't keen on waiting another 3 months.....I've been waiting 2 years to replace the X3! I only plan to keep the vehicle 6-7 years.

Discovered the joys of Active Cruise Control today.......love it! Set it at 140km/h (87mph) on my usual autobahn stretch, when it approached a car doing 120km/h (74mph), it closed the throttle then smoothly applied the brakes to match. Changed lanes left, it resumed 140 in quick order.

I am lucky to live near some of the best driving roads and conditions and a MT is hugely appealing. However, I must admit 85% of the time, I really just want to get to my destination (usually hours away), not interested in the long drives that are my weekends. The 15% time I can really exercise the car are nice for manual gearboxes but I really take my driving to the karting track thesedays....I try to be socially responsible on the backroads.