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In Reply to: 6 Speed vs. Automatic posted by Stan on February 03, 2000 at 13:08:00:
I have only just taken delivery of my '96 850ci, so my experience is limited, but I have $.02 on this issue. My preference as I get older (i'm 45) is to go with the tiptronic-like automatics. I find they give me the driving excitment of a stick for the most part without the feet dancing required of a full manual. On the other hand some people just prefer the 'I am in control of this car' feeling that sticks inherently provide. But when I need to make a phone call or drink my coffee in the car, I need one hand free the tiptronic works out great here. My wife has an Audi A4 Avant with the 2.8 in it and it has a manual. Its fun for a while but utimately tiresome to me, especially in traffic. I may not get the ultimate from my v12 but hey I like it just fine.
regards, davew
: I hope I don't ignite a controversy here, but I'd like to hear some opinions from the group. When I was looking for an 850, I heard various opinions but most favored going with the automatic (for various reasons). Anyway, I was convinced at that time and purchased a '92 automatic. Now, I do like this car very much, but after reading of the different models the group has, I have begun to wonder about this choice. So: please feel free to pontificate over the relative merits of 6 speed vs. auto.
: For myself, living in a high traffic area (SF Bay area), having the auto seems ideal (although my "commute" is from my bedroom to my downstairs office). When I get the urge for some manual action I take out my wife's '94 Supra (which also happens to be a very fun car). However, it seems that a lot of the modified 8's posted about here are sticks, and as I contemplate mod's to mine, I may think about just purchasing a nicely done 6 speed. So…..pour it on!
: P.S. Now that both cam shaft position sensors have been replaced, the car is running great again. I can't wait for my DK's to go south (next year please, if the great car gods are listening).
: Stan C.
: '92 BMW 850I, Maur. Blue, 76K miles, auto
: '94 Toyota Supra (non-turbo)
: '85 Honda CRX-SiR, SCCA CSP autocrosser
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