Manual 335i vs. Step

abdarm · 05-06-2007, 09:14 PM

I know everyone askes whether the Automatic transmision owners regret thier decision, but i was just wondering if there was anyone with a manual who would get the auto with the paddle shifters if they could choose again.

SGP335i · 05-06-2007, 09:31 PM

No shot, sports cars need a stick... Bottom line

PresaMat · 05-06-2007, 09:56 PM

Truthfully... I almost wish I got the step. The clutch in the 335 is a POS. Its already slipping on me when I try to put the power down. I think with a decent clutch/SSK it will be much better but until then the step will win out. Also from what I hear it has a better gearing ratio.

Mat

MadDog · 05-06-2007, 10:08 PM

Time for some

FirstClass · 05-06-2007, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGP335i

No shot, sports cars need a stick... Bottom line

3er isn't a sports car, but I agree it's much better with a stick unless you live in LA or NYC where you're in constant traffic.

Spool · 05-06-2007, 10:24 PM

Depends on your preference, the past 8 or so cars i've owned...all are manual...

my beater is auto, but it is a hand me down, i didn't buy it...

chbrules · 05-06-2007, 10:33 PM

I was really tempted to get a manual with my 335i, but I think I'll have more fun with the steptronic and paddles. I've only driven a manual once in my life, and I was pretty good with it on my brother's old supercharged Nissan Z (didn't stall once), but I'd be worried I'd blow out the engine.

ejazbmw · 05-06-2007, 10:36 PM

i have step in my 325 but i just placed a order for a 335 with manual :rocks:

LOLrance · 05-06-2007, 10:38 PM

Oh know, another 6mt vs step thread. FLAME ON!

ejazbmw · 05-06-2007, 10:42 PM

Bimmer335i07 · 05-06-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Oh know, another 6mt vs step thread. FLAME ON!

RKP-M6 · 05-06-2007, 10:48 PM

step is just as fun as manual.

daveyg · 05-06-2007, 10:54 PM

I love my steptronic and my popcorn

335i-SG · 05-06-2007, 11:01 PM

I have been driving stick for 9 years. My knee went bad last summer, mainly from over use of the clutch. This is from all the rediculous traffic here in Miami,FL.

Love stick and I think its more fun. You definetly feel more in control of your car but with todays automatics the gap between the two is becoming closer.

My car shifts fast and is smooth and you ever have to worry about miss shifting and with the increase in traffic in all citys, I have to say that im happer w/ Automatics+Paddles.

Sometimes I miss stick. I guess the best thing is too have two cars. Auto for everyday and a stick for fun. My knee is feeling so much better now! lol

Hemlock · 05-07-2007, 06:44 AM

My first BMW was a 97 M3.. manual of course and I loved it. My latest is a 335i sedan, sports package and it does indeed have the Step with the paddle shifters. I found that especially at higher speeds the Step in manual mode shifts faster than I can do it with a Manual.. and I am no slouch in that area.

Hemlock

P.S. Now if I just had my car back from the shop... 1 Week so far waiting for high pressure fuel pump.

ski360 · 05-07-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abdarm

I know everyone askes whether the Automatic transmision owners regret thier decision, but i was just wondering if there was anyone with a manual who would get the auto with the paddle shifters if they could choose again.

I was just wondering if there is a way to get people to

before they post?

HyperM3 · 05-07-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ski360

I was just wondering if there is a way to get people to

before they post?

I havent actually seen a post where someone asked what the OP asked. Most are giong from auto to manual, not the other way around.

If I had to do it over again I could be happy with the step. Ive had manual cars for the past 14 yrs and at this point in my DD I wouldnt mind being lazy. I still have my garaged M3 thats a stick and my bike if I need to go out and have fun. Sure Im enjoying the 335 in stick but its just not the type of car that likes to be run hard, shifting fast through the gears. Its more of a lazy shifting car. Very comfortable and smooth, but not a race car.

Robmaster · 05-07-2007, 01:34 PM

i test drove the step and i dont like it. it feels like a faster automatic, for me just boring.

05-07-2007, 01:54 PM

The benefits of the auto, i.e., traffic jams, eating while holding a cell phone, etc. simply are meaningless when you have a manual and rip it down into 3rd, go back in the seat, and let them gasp as they see your tail lights trail off into the night.

SfValley335i · 05-07-2007, 01:57 PM

the manual makes the car feel faster because of how it handles the torq compared to the Auto.

auto removes the driver error, which can make the car faster than a manual.

Driver72 · 05-07-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335Topless

The benefits of the auto, i.e., traffic jams, eating while holding a cell phone, etc. simply are meaningless when you have a manual and rip it down into 3rd, go back in the seat, and let them gasp as they see your tail lights trail off into the night.

2 things:

1. Who were you referring to seeing your tail lights off into the night?
2. Where in NC do you live? Love that place, Wilmington is great!

Safety2213 · 05-07-2007, 02:16 PM

If you get the auto you can let your grandmother borrow the car.

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abdarm Private 20 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Manual 335i vs. Step I know everyone askes whether the Automatic transmision owners regret thier decision, but i was just wondering if there was anyone with a manual who would get the auto with the paddle shifters if they could choose again. __________________ e92 335i-step black sapphire/ saddle brown sport/premium/comfort/nav Last edited by abdarm; 05-06-2007 at 09:15 PM.. Reason: typo
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PresaMat Major 35 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 67 GT500,69 Boss 429, 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 1967 Shelby Mustang ... [0.00]	Truthfully... I almost wish I got the step. The clutch in the 335 is a POS. Its already slipping on me when I try to put the power down. I think with a decent clutch/SSK it will be much better but until then the step will win out. Also from what I hear it has a better gearing ratio. Mat
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RKP-M6 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 238 Posts Drives: BMW M6 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Seattle iTrader: (0)	step is just as fun as manual.
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335i-SG Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I have been driving stick for 9 years. My knee went bad last summer, mainly from over use of the clutch. This is from all the rediculous traffic here in Miami,FL. Love stick and I think its more fun. You definetly feel more in control of your car but with todays automatics the gap between the two is becoming closer. My car shifts fast and is smooth and you ever have to worry about miss shifting and with the increase in traffic in all citys, I have to say that im happer w/ Automatics+Paddles. Sometimes I miss stick. I guess the best thing is too have two cars. Auto for everyday and a stick for fun. My knee is feeling so much better now! lol
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Hemlock New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia, USA iTrader: (0)	I drove both... My first BMW was a 97 M3.. manual of course and I loved it. My latest is a 335i sedan, sports package and it does indeed have the Step with the paddle shifters. I found that especially at higher speeds the Step in manual mode shifts faster than I can do it with a Manual.. and I am no slouch in that area. Hemlock P.S. Now if I just had my car back from the shop... 1 Week so far waiting for high pressure fuel pump.
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Robmaster Colonel 151 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2010 E82 135, 2005 E87 130i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (3)	i test drove the step and i dont like it. it feels like a faster automatic, for me just boring.
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335Topless Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	The benefits of the auto, i.e., traffic jams, eating while holding a cell phone, etc. simply are meaningless when you have a manual and rip it down into 3rd, go back in the seat, and let them gasp as they see your tail lights trail off into the night.
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SfValley335i Colonel 164 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	the manual makes the car feel faster because of how it handles the torq compared to the Auto. auto removes the driver error, which can make the car faster than a manual.
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