Auto vs Manual
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FunkDoc
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If you were looking for a 325i Sport and found 2 that were both in very good condition and almost identical except one had lower mileage & was an Auto. Which one would you go for and why?
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kam-325i
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I would personally go for the manual, because i like the better control and selection over the gears. although i would not turn down an auto if it was the only one on offer,
The other reason would be cost's.
The other reason would be cost's.
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andyclient
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Manual every time for me .
I like the driver involvement with a manual g/box coupled to the LSD of the sport, and the manual is definatly more fun.
Autos are impossible in the snow as well.
I didn't think they made sports in auto either ?
Just what i was told when i was looking for one about 5 years back
cheers
Andy
I like the driver involvement with a manual g/box coupled to the LSD of the sport, and the manual is definatly more fun.
Autos are impossible in the snow as well.
I didn't think they made sports in auto either ?
Just what i was told when i was looking for one about 5 years back
cheers
Andy
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sideways_kyeway
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No comparison... Manual everytime... 
Why go for a 'sports' car which is auto... Manual gives the driver ultimate control, the only way to be...
Why go for a 'sports' car which is auto... Manual gives the driver ultimate control, the only way to be...
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FunkDoc
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Check the auto out on here - http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/ ... 1&pageid=1
Would you say running costs are the same?
Would you say running costs are the same?
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palerider325icab
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Nothing wrong with a nice auto if looked after and the fluid changed. They are also much stronger then a manual box.
I suppose at the end of the day everybody to there own,but dont let an auto put you of.
Cheers
Rhino
I suppose at the end of the day everybody to there own,but dont let an auto put you of.
Cheers
Rhino
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Simon
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Go for the auto, if it bothers you after owning it for a while get a manual conversion done with the money saved over buying a manual and your laughing!
Andy, 325i sport was available in auto, it was an extra Ԛ£1400, as the EH box was the only auto available for the sport, if you find a non EH box sport, it's not genuine.
Andy, 325i sport was available in auto, it was an extra Ԛ£1400, as the EH box was the only auto available for the sport, if you find a non EH box sport, it's not genuine.
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Gouki
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gearboxes are strong on both, the Auto is gonna be a little slower than the manual plus as some people pointed out mroe driver control with the manual, MPG is a little better with a manual compared to an auto and as far as I know the 325i's in auto form do come in sports version.
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stevetigger
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Sport sure did come in Auto
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3drmark
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i would deffo go for the manual, more control = more fun 
