Do you regret going automatic?

nocturnal25 · 02-08-2010, 07:11 PM

Im about to put money down on a 07 coupe with the automatic and paddle shifters,i really wanted auto because this car will be my daily driver and driven in traffic daily. Iv always found driving standard and drinking coffee or whatever a pain in the butt, are you happy with your auto? i know the autos are faster but with the paddles do you have fun and enjoy the car? also do you drive mostly using the paddles or never use them at all?

bavarian19 · 02-08-2010, 07:12 PM

Nope, got a 6mt.

deletedelete · 02-08-2010, 07:15 PM

I love my auto for daily driving, and the manual mode satisfies me enough when I want to play. I would like a manual track car though, but for dd I need auto. The auto trans is a very good one. Be prepared for a bunch of auto hate.

2kaccordocoupe · 02-08-2010, 07:19 PM

6 MT or bust

Ron1n · 02-08-2010, 07:19 PM

Aside from the fact that I didn't have a choice, not one bit.

Bimmer This · 02-08-2010, 07:24 PM

After almost 13 years of 5+ cars with a manual transmission, I decided to buy an automatic. Till this day, I have not once regreted buying an auto. I love it as much as a fat kid loves cake. Besides, my left foot was getting tired of holding in the clutch all the time sitting in traffic. DS mode in auto is my favorite new gear to be in.

balance · 02-08-2010, 07:25 PM

i really wish i got a 6mt
every day i try to shift gears only to find that i have an auto and then i get all sad haha

RUS0628 · 02-08-2010, 07:25 PM

I got Auto. I barely use the paddles, someone did a test and stated that it shifted slower. As for traffic we have bluetooth so I never have to mess around with my phone while I drive. I wish I had a 6 speed so I can mess around more.

The_AMG_Hunter · 02-08-2010, 07:26 PM

Auto>6mt

e60_M5_2020 · 02-08-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balance

i really wish i got a 6mt
every day i try to shift gears only to find that i have an auto and then i get all sad haha

muscle memory got the best of me once. I slammed the brake pedal with my left foot forgetting it was an auto. ooops.

VTECaddict · 02-08-2010, 07:32 PM

I don't regret not getting an auto.

kgb1637 · 02-08-2010, 07:34 PM

Nope, its a good one, I'll have my 6MT M3 one day....

Top_Gear_Fan · 02-08-2010, 07:36 PM

If its your DD and you live with tons of traffic, then its a no brainer! Auto would make your life much easier. As much as I love the fun of a manual, I live in LA where traffic is everywhere and getting an automatic has saved me headaches. Also its still fun with the paddle shifters and DS mode, though still not as engaging as a manual. Besides if I ever wanted manual I got a 911 RS America for those fun weekend runs. Though a couple of times I did have to sit in traffic on the 405 freeway in LA in the 911, and every time since the clutch was so damn heavy my left foot went numb. However, DCT is my new favorite transmission, sorry 6MT fans.

Tee212 · 02-08-2010, 07:38 PM

First auto after 13 years of stick in traffic NO regrets. The paddles to me are basically for looks, removing the clutch is basically cutting off your balls. I tried the DS/paddle mode and i said to myself "are you fing serious?" this is nothing remotely close to a manual 5-6 speed.

Budfox27 · 02-08-2010, 07:39 PM

6MT all the way. Drives totally different than an auto.

persian54 · 02-08-2010, 07:40 PM

I love my Auto with M mode lol

My Porsche was 6MT and it was hell in traffic (for me)

fun though..

CC · 02-08-2010, 07:40 PM

This is my first car with an automatic after 20 years of driving.

I've only had for a little over a month but no regrets so far.

J-boogey · 02-08-2010, 07:42 PM

love my auto. bmw steptronic is one of the best in the bussinesss

Top_Gear_Fan · 02-08-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

I love my Auto with M mode lol

My Porsche was 6MT and it was hell in traffic (for me)

fun though..

What is Auto with M mode? Do you mean DS?

+1 on your Porsche comment, I feel you.

sbux · 02-08-2010, 07:47 PM

never looked back. used to drive manual for the past like 10 yrs and now 330i auto...

cgpublic · 02-08-2010, 07:48 PM

Daily Driver + Traffic + Metro = Auto
All other combinations = MT
Best of both worlds in most but not all conditions = DCT

TWSnow · 02-08-2010, 07:56 PM

Never I'm to lazy for all that crap. Auto works fine with the paddle shifters . Once inwhile I use the shifters . BUT def be prepared for all the player haters out there when they talk shit about AUTO . Just be like " If hating is your occupation , I probably have a full time job for you. "

02-08-2010, 07:11 PM	#1
nocturnal25 New Member 8 Rep 21 Posts Drives: lexus is350 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Do you regret going automatic? Im about to put money down on a 07 coupe with the automatic and paddle shifters,i really wanted auto because this car will be my daily driver and driven in traffic daily. Iv always found driving standard and drinking coffee or whatever a pain in the butt, are you happy with your auto? i know the autos are faster but with the paddles do you have fun and enjoy the car? also do you drive mostly using the paddles or never use them at all?
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02-08-2010, 07:12 PM	#2
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Nope, got a 6mt.
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02-08-2010, 07:15 PM	#3
deletedelete Major General 361 Rep 5,873 Posts Drives: m Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: usa iTrader: (14) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [0.00] 2011 e93 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2009 335xi (sold) [0.00]	I love my auto for daily driving, and the manual mode satisfies me enough when I want to play. I would like a manual track car though, but for dd I need auto. The auto trans is a very good one. Be prepared for a bunch of auto hate. __________________ ---> Click For xi/xDrive Suspension Compatibility List <--- Last edited by deletedelete; 02-08-2010 at 07:21 PM..
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02-08-2010, 07:19 PM	#4
2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	6 MT or bust
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02-08-2010, 07:19 PM	#5
Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	Aside from the fact that I didn't have a choice, not one bit. __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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02-08-2010, 07:24 PM	#6
Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	After almost 13 years of 5+ cars with a manual transmission, I decided to buy an automatic. Till this day, I have not once regreted buying an auto. I love it as much as a fat kid loves cake. Besides, my left foot was getting tired of holding in the clutch all the time sitting in traffic. DS mode in auto is my favorite new gear to be in.
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02-08-2010, 07:25 PM	#7
balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	i really wish i got a 6mt every day i try to shift gears only to find that i have an auto and then i get all sad haha __________________
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02-08-2010, 07:25 PM	#8
RUS0628 First Lieutenant 13 Rep 313 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (3)	I got Auto. I barely use the paddles, someone did a test and stated that it shifted slower. As for traffic we have bluetooth so I never have to mess around with my phone while I drive. I wish I had a 6 speed so I can mess around more. __________________ BSM e92 335i JB3\|5% Tint\|Matte Grills\|H&R Sport\|230's
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02-08-2010, 07:26 PM	#9
The_AMG_Hunter Captain 88 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M5 Comp Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Bmw M5 Competi ... [0.00]	Auto>6mt __________________
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02-08-2010, 07:32 PM	#11
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	I don't regret not getting an auto. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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02-08-2010, 07:34 PM	#12
kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Nope, its a good one, I'll have my 6MT M3 one day.... __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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02-08-2010, 07:36 PM	#13
Top_Gear_Fan Lieutenant 108 Rep 403 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	If its your DD and you live with tons of traffic, then its a no brainer! Auto would make your life much easier. As much as I love the fun of a manual, I live in LA where traffic is everywhere and getting an automatic has saved me headaches. Also its still fun with the paddle shifters and DS mode, though still not as engaging as a manual. Besides if I ever wanted manual I got a 911 RS America for those fun weekend runs. Though a couple of times I did have to sit in traffic on the 405 freeway in LA in the 911, and every time since the clutch was so damn heavy my left foot went numb. However, DCT is my new favorite transmission, sorry 6MT fans. __________________ My Ferrari 458 experience http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=738262 My McLaren MP4-12c experiences http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794746 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=939740
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02-08-2010, 07:38 PM	#14
Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	First auto after 13 years of stick in traffic NO regrets. The paddles to me are basically for looks, removing the clutch is basically cutting off your balls. I tried the DS/paddle mode and i said to myself "are you fing serious?" this is nothing remotely close to a manual 5-6 speed.
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02-08-2010, 07:39 PM	#15
Budfox27 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	6MT all the way. Drives totally different than an auto.
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02-08-2010, 07:40 PM	#16
persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I love my Auto with M mode lol My Porsche was 6MT and it was hell in traffic (for me) fun though.. __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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02-08-2010, 07:40 PM	#17
CC Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2017 530i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: D/FW iTrader: (0)	This is my first car with an automatic after 20 years of driving. I've only had for a little over a month but no regrets so far.
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02-08-2010, 07:42 PM	#18
J-boogey Major 70 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oceanside, New York iTrader: (3)	love my auto. bmw steptronic is one of the best in the bussinesss
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02-08-2010, 07:47 PM	#20
sbux First Lieutenant 13 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	never looked back. used to drive manual for the past like 10 yrs and now 330i auto...
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02-08-2010, 07:48 PM	#21
cgpublic Lieutenant 22 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2015 A3 2.0T Quattro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn to Bronxville iTrader: (0)	"Why take a chance. At least, that's how I feel about it." Daily Driver + Traffic + Metro = Auto All other combinations = MT Best of both worlds in most but not all conditions = DCT __________________ Present: 2015 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro \| Scuba Blue \| Sport Past: 2011 E90 335 xDrive (March Build) \| Deep Sea Blue \| Saddle Brown \| Brushed Aluminum Packages & Options: Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| BMW Apps, iDrive & iPod Past: 2008 E90 328xi \| Montego Blue \| Dakota Black \| Brushed Aluminum Packages & Options: Premium \| Sport \| Xenon \| CA \| Heated Seats \| iPod
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02-08-2010, 07:56 PM	#22
TWSnow Lieutenant 27 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2009 335I xDrive coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UpState, NY iTrader: (0)	Never I'm to lazy for all that crap. Auto works fine with the paddle shifters . Once inwhile I use the shifters . BUT def be prepared for all the player haters out there when they talk shit about AUTO . Just be like " If hating is your occupation , I probably have a full time job for you. " __________________ http://upstateclothingco.com
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