GM transmissions in the BMW. I am glad I found this board. I have learned so much about the car that I am ('er was) planning to purchase. I am absolutely shocked that a car of this caliber and price has a transmission (vital piece of hardware) built by one of the worst designers/builders of automobiles. GM does not make a single car that is even close to what BMW claims it offers its customers. I can't seem to bring myself to spend $45,000 on a BMW and get a GM at its core. PLEASE SOMEONE CONVINCE ME THAT A BMW WITH A GM TRANSMISSION IS OKAY. My concern is if GM can build a worldclass transmission why do they not put it in their own vehicles. HELP HELP HELP!! I have 50 grand warming up in the bullpen!!