G37 Sedan 6MT owners check in....
#241
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STownSaint,
I went from a xS with a 7AT to a 6MT. I agree that driving the cars is a totally different experience. From my point of view, the 6MT is more fun, more engaging to drive - basically drives like true sports car. Handling is better, no question, even with the 18's on the xS. My wife sees it exactly the opposite - to her the xS was smoother, and drove much more like a $40K car. Part of the smoothness is the auto, part the suspension. I expected worse gas mileage from the 6MT but actually I am averaging about 2mpg higher in the manual. So ... it's my car, not my wife's ... but it does illustrate that people can still like performance but not like as hard core as the 6MT.
Greg
I went from a xS with a 7AT to a 6MT. I agree that driving the cars is a totally different experience. From my point of view, the 6MT is more fun, more engaging to drive - basically drives like true sports car. Handling is better, no question, even with the 18's on the xS. My wife sees it exactly the opposite - to her the xS was smoother, and drove much more like a $40K car. Part of the smoothness is the auto, part the suspension. I expected worse gas mileage from the 6MT but actually I am averaging about 2mpg higher in the manual. So ... it's my car, not my wife's ... but it does illustrate that people can still like performance but not like as hard core as the 6MT.
Greg
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STownSaint (12-08-2013)
#242
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Yup, all depends on the priorities of the driver.
Welcome to the club btw
Welcome to the club btw
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#246
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Just passed 1yr of ownership, still learning the clutch!
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STownSaint (04-15-2014)
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STownSaint (04-15-2014)
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#250
BMW is known for their "slushbox" feel. Although our grab is high and spring is heavy its a more distinguished feel compared to most vehicles.
Shrugs. Love at first touch if that applies haha.
Shrugs. Love at first touch if that applies haha.
#252
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pdp, doesn't apply to me, was one of the more annoying clutches I've driven. But if you like it, more power to you.
Mik3, depending on your dealer, it might be a risk if anything goes wrong with the clutch actuation system. I kept my old pedal assembly, I can reinstall it in an hour or two.
Greg
Mik3, depending on your dealer, it might be a risk if anything goes wrong with the clutch actuation system. I kept my old pedal assembly, I can reinstall it in an hour or two.
Greg
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Mik3G37S (04-11-2014)
#253
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Bought my 2011 used back in Nov. of 2013. It already had the Tanabe axle back exhaust. I had the windows tinted (20%), roof spoiler, overlays on the rear lights (fronts coming), Gen 3 intakes, FI RHFC's installed and the car has been tuned (uprev).
Wheels and suspension next.
Wheels and suspension next.
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Bought my 2011 used back in Nov. of 2013. It already had the Tanabe axle back exhaust. I had the windows tinted (20%), roof spoiler, overlays on the rear lights (fronts coming), Gen 3 intakes, FI RHFC's installed and the car has been tuned (uprev).
Wheels and suspension next.
Wheels and suspension next.
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