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      06-09-2014, 05:47 PM   #23
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Drives: 2010 e92 335i
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Originally Posted by tlerwane View Post
I've been shopping around for a 2007-2008 BMW 335i and have gotten many offers but a lot of them didn't have paddle-shifters liked I want so then I figured out that paddle-shifters can be added quite easily if the vehicle already has manual option. So my question is, do all 335i's have the manual option even if they don't have the sports package? I've asked around and have gotten mixed answers (even from BMW workers via phone). I'm wondering because this would mean I could buy any 335i without paddle-shifters and eventually add them aftermarket which makes my market search open up a lot more.

Simple answer: yes.

I have a 2010 w/o sport package (no paddles).
all you have to do is move your stick knob to the left (this activates sports mode). To engage in manual mode, just push it up or down once. It will display what gear you are in on your dash. M2 (manual 2nd gear), M3 (manual 3rd gear), etc.

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