Do we know whether the '09 3 will get this?

andyffer · 07-06-2008, 08:47 AM

I want to know if we will get this gear selector

The 5 series has it the X5, the 7, not sure about the x3
but will taht be part of the facelift?

ChrisM135i · 07-06-2008, 09:35 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154563

I dont think so... check out the interior pics of the facelift model.

Dwn2earth610 · 07-06-2008, 09:37 AM

owww i wish i think that things looks soo cool. like a fighter plane or something lol

PLAYON · 07-06-2008, 09:43 AM

I believe that set-up is reserved for the DCT type of transmission

ChrisM135i · 07-06-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by PLAYON

I believe that set-up is reserved for the DCT type of transmission

That will be M-DCT

andyffer · 07-06-2008, 09:57 AM

that will only come in the 335 coupe? correct? or will that be in all of them?
Boy, o boy do I wish it was!

tyler9595 · 07-06-2008, 07:40 PM

I'm pretty sure that's the shifter from the x5...I had one as a loaner a couple of weeks ago...yes, it looks cool/different. But, beyond the looks, its not really that cool (i.e. shifts like shit compared to my e90 step).

yazz · 07-06-2008, 07:51 PM

is that button in the bottom center the parking brake?

continentalg5 · 07-06-2008, 07:57 PM

^^
No, just park.

CurlyFatAngry · 07-06-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by continentalg5

^^
No, just park.

which one do u mean? the P in the shifter or the one slightly behind it ((P)) ??

mapezzul · 07-06-2008, 08:21 PM

The 3 series will not get the e-shifter from the 5 series etc. IIRC the auto in the 328 (a GM sourced product) will not be compatible with the e-shifter so that would increase the variables per car and thus increase price per car.... not something BMW is interested in.

I will look further into this but my sources have not mentioned this at all. The next z4 will though to increase available space.

yazz · 07-06-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CurlyFatAngry

which one do u mean? the P in the shifter or the one slightly behind it ((P)) ??

the ((P))

ManMachine · 07-06-2008, 08:38 PM

The e-shifter in the 5 series and x5 is a bit confusing. the regular shifter in the 3 is just fine.

parking brake - I'd rather see a mechanical one.

Barmats · 07-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Like anything else, it takes some getting used to. I drove a loaner 528xi last week that had this -- to put it in Park, you press down the button on top. But since I was used to pushing the lever forward into Park on other cars, that's what I did on this. I only did it a couple of times because instead of Park it ends up in Reverse. What a strange feeling to take your foot off the brake and see ground moving...

The main difference was that the piece felt very light and cheap. I initially thought it was cool looking, but after driving it, prefer my step shifter on the 335i.

Year's_End · 07-07-2008, 10:05 PM

If it didn't feel plasticky I'd love it. I think it looks very modern.

NYCe60ne90 · 07-07-2008, 10:07 PM

the new 5 seris and x5 series shifter are complete rubbish... they dont react quick, and are just too complex for such a simple function, the shift lever.

Year's_End · 07-07-2008, 10:19 PM

They react at the same speed. If they were inferior I doubt BMW would slot em in.

NYCe60ne90 · 07-07-2008, 10:39 PM

i own one, and i have the 335i, trust me, its pointless and for lazy people. the ZF tranny in the 335i with the 'manual type auto shifter is better.

Year's_End · 07-07-2008, 10:44 PM

Can I ask what e60 you own? Could be a different ZF tranny. I don't see why BMW would swap out for an inferior design...

gdnyc · 07-08-2008, 12:22 PM

That shifter is in the 5 series. It looks cool, but its annoying. Doesn't fit in with the interior. Too damn big.. I had in a loaner car once. Seems to have an annoying lag when selecting a gear. Or maybe all the BMW autos are like that

darkphantom · 07-08-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gdnyc

That shifter is in the 5 series. It looks cool, but its annoying. Doesn't fit in with the interior. Too damn big.. I had in a loaner car once. Seems to have an annoying lag when selecting a gear. Or maybe all the BMW autos are like that

not our E9Xs ZF trannys - atleast the ones on the 335is...I've driven the 328i w/ the GM tranny and those things felt slowwwwwwww

Kiemyster · 07-08-2008, 03:53 PM

its gonna be available in the 335's. i read it on bimmerfile.

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mapezzul Special Agent 74 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Depends on the day! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (1)	The 3 series will not get the e-shifter from the 5 series etc. IIRC the auto in the 328 (a GM sourced product) will not be compatible with the e-shifter so that would increase the variables per car and thus increase price per car.... not something BMW is interested in. I will look further into this but my sources have not mentioned this at all. The next z4 will though to increase available space. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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ManMachine Lieutenant 32 Rep 484 Posts Drives: E60 528 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	The e-shifter in the 5 series and x5 is a bit confusing. the regular shifter in the 3 is just fine. parking brake - I'd rather see a mechanical one. __________________ E60 528
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Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	Like anything else, it takes some getting used to. I drove a loaner 528xi last week that had this -- to put it in Park, you press down the button on top. But since I was used to pushing the lever forward into Park on other cars, that's what I did on this. I only did it a couple of times because instead of Park it ends up in Reverse. What a strange feeling to take your foot off the brake and see ground moving... The main difference was that the piece felt very light and cheap. I initially thought it was cool looking, but after driving it, prefer my step shifter on the 335i.
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