Why do people get AT with the 330i SP?

liverpoolfc · 08-16-2005, 02:38 PM

This really gets me mad! :mad: Why do people get a 330i with SP and then get it with Automatic Transmission?

LiverpoolFC
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peakpro · 08-16-2005, 02:41 PM

Because it's their money and they can do as they wish.

liverpoolfc · 08-16-2005, 02:45 PM

That's just a waste of money!

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Oz · 08-16-2005, 02:49 PM

Did you order your BMW yet liverpool?

PS. Steptronic is awesome. Some people doesn't want to get manual and there is nothing wrong with that.

camsd85 · 08-16-2005, 02:52 PM

I agree with you personally. I think it's a waste to buy that car with an AT as well--but each to his own. This is America, and contrary to the rest of the world, the majority of Americans prefer driving automatic transmission because it seems more "practical" and because frankly some people are just too lazy and looking for extra comfort.

liverpoolfc · 08-16-2005, 02:54 PM

OZ, she is arriving September 12th.
I totally agree that its their money and they can do what they want! But it just makes me feel sad!

I have a guy who parks in my building's garage and he just received his 2005 twin turbo Porsche 911....and it's .......Automatic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ward · 08-16-2005, 02:55 PM

I like my transmissions not to fail at 80,000 miles

manuals only for me.

I don't need a stinking computer telling me what gear I should be in.

Americans are such lazy slobs that most can't be bothered with shifting gears. It would inconvenience their phone conversations, eating, drinking, shaving, putting makeup on, slapping the crap out of the kids in back, getting road head, reading, changing clothes, and whatever the heck else.

Most americans don't care about "driving" they care about having a "fancy" car. If we gave a crap about driving over here more than 10% of new cars would be sold with a manual transmission.

itznin · 08-16-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I like my transmissions not to fail at 80,000 miles

manuals only for me.

I don't need a stinking computer telling me what gear I should be in.

Americans are such lazy slobs that most can't be bothered with shifting gears. It would inconvenience their phone conversations, eating, drinking, shaving, putting makeup on, slapping the crap out of the kids in back, getting road head, reading, changing clothes, and whatever the heck else.

Most americans don't care about "driving" they care about having a "fancy" car. If we gave a crap about driving over here more than 10% of new cars would be sold with a manual transmission.

There you go.........question answered

Road Head

liverpoolfc · 08-16-2005, 02:59 PM

Ward, you made me !!! LOL

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alex_alex · 08-16-2005, 02:59 PM

Why? As a driver who much prefers driving stick, here's why...

(1) Wife has no desire to learn, however will need to drive the car every so often.

(2) Try driving a stick on a 200km round trip commute in bumper-to-bumper traffic 5-6 days a week

(3) A/T has come along way and BMW's steptronic actually works when gearing down (as opposed to the G35 which I found just made a lot of noise)

(4) Have a true sports toy in the garage for weekend play on country roads that's a stick if you can.

Alex.

bmw330ipty · 08-16-2005, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverpoolfc

This really gets me mad! :mad: Why do people get a 330i with SP and then get it with Automatic Transmission?

LiverpoolFC
YNWA

i was forced to get auto transmission cuz in two years my sister will use my car and she dont use manual... if it wasnt for that i would have gotten a manual....

also, i think that all the people who do the typical 9-5 commute are the people who buy auto cuz of the traffic but true performance enthusiasts get manual

Kao BMW · 08-16-2005, 03:02 PM

Have you actually driven the 330 with automatic/steptronic? I've test driven the manual and steptronic manual and the result... no difference. You can use each gear to its fullest effectively as the manual. The DS mode on the steptronic is just awesome. The computer does a great job of shifting a max potential. Just go test drive both before you think others are wasting money.

fatass · 08-16-2005, 03:05 PM

If I want a stick shift car, I'll either get an m3/m5 or a coupe. Plus SMG is the future of sports cars.

Automatic is so much more practical for daily driving.

itznin · 08-16-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kao BMW

Have you actually driven the 330 with automatic/steptronic? I've test driven the manual and steptronic manual and the result... no difference. You can use each gear to its fullest effectively as the manual. The DS mode on the steptronic is just awesome. The computer does a great job of shifting a max potential. Just go test drive both before you think others are wasting money.

Agreed

What's even worse than someone driving an AT on a 330i SP is a person caring so much about it to make a thread about something so stupid.

So we can all sit here and bash Americans........smart thread....

Oz · 08-16-2005, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex_alex

Why? As a driver who much prefers driving stick, here's why...

(1) Wife has no desire to learn, however will need to drive the car every so often.

(2) Try driving a stick on a 200km round trip commute in bumper-to-bumper traffic 5-6 days a week

(3) A/T has come along way and BMW's steptronic actually works when gearing down (as opposed to the G35 which I found just made a lot of noise)

(4) Have a true sports toy in the garage for weekend play on country roads that's a stick if you can.

Alex.

I agree with you completely

My reasons for buying automatic WITHOUT sports package

1) I commute to New York City

2) My dad and brother prefers automatic since they will also drive the car

Also, when i intend to buy a sports car, I will get it manual because thats what they are made for.

liverpoolfc · 08-16-2005, 03:08 PM

Oh don't get me started on the SMG. Its the biggest waste of money! My friend wishes he never ordered his on his M3.. he thinks it's an absolute garbage..

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EvEr35 · 08-16-2005, 03:08 PM

Same reason you bought a black car....it worked for you

liverpoolfc · 08-16-2005, 03:11 PM

I think if you are going to get an aoutomatic then you are better off with a Minivan

LiverpoolFC
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Kurupt1811 · 08-16-2005, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverpoolfc

This really gets me mad! :mad: Why do people get a 330i with SP and then get it with Automatic Transmission?

LiverpoolFC
YNWA

Why not? What do you care? I'm sorry but I fail to see how someone else getting a A/T for their car affects you at all. Like some other members have said, it is their money, they can do as they wish.

ward · 08-16-2005, 03:15 PM

:rocks:

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverpoolfc

I think if you are going to get an aoutomatic then you are better off with a Minivan

LiverpoolFC
YNWA

:rocks:

other peoples choices to affect me and others when we go to a BMW lot and all the cars are slushboxes.

it's not hard, or terribly taxing to drive a manual trans in traffic

I had to use my left leg

you people make me

impulsebrklyn · 08-16-2005, 03:19 PM

I got a 330i auto sport and the main reason is TRAFFIC. Im in Brooklyn, NY right outside NYC and I dont know whats worse the traffic here or whats in the city. All the expressways and parkways around here are parking lots. Also some people like stiff suspension and the seats in the sports package are more comfortable!!!!!

Chris

EvEr35 · 08-16-2005, 03:20 PM

sorry, but i'm just having a hard time figuring out WHY someone else's choice would make you sad or puke for that matter.

Please explain to me how this affects your daily life??

08-16-2005, 02:38 PM	#1
liverpoolfc Brigadier General 32 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Why do people get AT with the 330i SP? This really gets me mad! :mad: Why do people get a 330i with SP and then get it with Automatic Transmission? LiverpoolFC YNWA
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peakpro Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: ex-Z4; now looking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Because it's their money and they can do as they wish.
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liverpoolfc Brigadier General 32 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, Virginia iTrader: (0)	That's just a waste of money! LiverpoolFC YNWA
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Did you order your BMW yet liverpool? PS. Steptronic is awesome. Some people doesn't want to get manual and there is nothing wrong with that. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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camsd85 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I agree with you personally. I think it's a waste to buy that car with an AT as well--but each to his own. This is America, and contrary to the rest of the world, the majority of Americans prefer driving automatic transmission because it seems more "practical" and because frankly some people are just too lazy and looking for extra comfort.
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liverpoolfc Brigadier General 32 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, Virginia iTrader: (0)	OZ, she is arriving September 12th. I totally agree that its their money and they can do what they want! But it just makes me feel sad! I have a guy who parks in my building's garage and he just received his 2005 twin turbo Porsche 911....and it's .......Automatic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LiverpoolFC YNWA
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I like my transmissions not to fail at 80,000 miles manuals only for me. I don't need a stinking computer telling me what gear I should be in. Americans are such lazy slobs that most can't be bothered with shifting gears. It would inconvenience their phone conversations, eating, drinking, shaving, putting makeup on, slapping the crap out of the kids in back, getting road head, reading, changing clothes, and whatever the heck else. Most americans don't care about "driving" they care about having a "fancy" car. If we gave a crap about driving over here more than 10% of new cars would be sold with a manual transmission.
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08-16-2005, 02:59 PM	#9
liverpoolfc Brigadier General 32 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Ward, you made me !!! LOL LiverpoolFC YNWA
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alex_alex New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Why? As a driver who much prefers driving stick, here's why... (1) Wife has no desire to learn, however will need to drive the car every so often. (2) Try driving a stick on a 200km round trip commute in bumper-to-bumper traffic 5-6 days a week (3) A/T has come along way and BMW's steptronic actually works when gearing down (as opposed to the G35 which I found just made a lot of noise) (4) Have a true sports toy in the garage for weekend play on country roads that's a stick if you can. Alex.
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08-16-2005, 03:02 PM	#12
Kao BMW iLOVE90 64 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (0)	Have you actually driven the 330 with automatic/steptronic? I've test driven the manual and steptronic manual and the result... no difference. You can use each gear to its fullest effectively as the manual. The DS mode on the steptronic is just awesome. The computer does a great job of shifting a max potential. Just go test drive both before you think others are wasting money.
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fatass Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 251 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bay area iTrader: (2)	If I want a stick shift car, I'll either get an m3/m5 or a coupe. Plus SMG is the future of sports cars. Automatic is so much more practical for daily driving.
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liverpoolfc Brigadier General 32 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Oh don't get me started on the SMG. Its the biggest waste of money! My friend wishes he never ordered his on his M3.. he thinks it's an absolute garbage.. LiverpoolFC YNWA
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EvEr35 Private 4 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 330i SP AW AT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Same reason you bought a black car....it worked for you
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liverpoolfc Brigadier General 32 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, Virginia iTrader: (0)	I think if you are going to get an aoutomatic then you are better off with a Minivan LiverpoolFC YNWA
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impulsebrklyn First Lieutenant 18 Rep 387 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	I got a 330i auto sport and the main reason is TRAFFIC. Im in Brooklyn, NY right outside NYC and I dont know whats worse the traffic here or whats in the city. All the expressways and parkways around here are parking lots. Also some people like stiff suspension and the seats in the sports package are more comfortable!!!!! Chris
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EvEr35 Private 4 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 330i SP AW AT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	sorry, but i'm just having a hard time figuring out WHY someone else's choice would make you sad or puke for that matter. Please explain to me how this affects your daily life??
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