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Originally Posted by johnkjos
Hi all,
I'm thinking of buying a X1 with the 3.5 engine. I am curious as to why it only has a 6-speed automatic transmission and what others who have that model think of it. We have a 2.8 X3 with the new 8-speed transmission and that is one smooth shifting and efficient transmission. Why doesn't BMW use that?
Anyway, my 335i has about 400HP with Dinan Stage 2 software, exhaust and air intake. That is the best set-up of any BMW I have owned. I'd like to have it in a X1 (I think).
Thanks,
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Rumor was that the 8s didn't fit. Or they were just using up inventory.
With the N55 torque, I don't really miss the 8s. Note that E90 N55 cars were as quick or quicker than F30 N55 cars. The real advantage of the 8s is keeping less torquey motors on full boost and it's generally more efficient.
One advantage to the old 6s is its incompatible with Auto Start Stop, so the X1 35i doesn't have that rubbish.