Auto or Manual

Wingcruizer · Post by **Wingcruizer** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 17:04

Can anyone tell me the good or bad things between a manual 3.0 and an auto one as i'm thinking i'm not sure which way to go??

macca · Post by **macca** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 17:43

I have a 3.0l auto Z4 and wouldn't go for a manual because it's laid back cruising. No hassle trying to find the right gear, no hassle with aching leg when in traffic. It horses for courses really.

si-forks · Post by **si-forks** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 17:43

manuals are more fun

billz · Post by **billz** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 20:05

Dont think you would be dissapointed which ever one you went for

bill

mwpe · Post by **mwpe** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 20:23

It depends what you want it for. For pure fun, I would go for a manual, but for practicality an auto. The auto is relaxed and easy for every day use and if you want to play put it in sport mode or manual mode and go. I have a 3 litre auto and it is great fun. It also came in very useful when I broke my ankle and spent 3 months on crutches as I was able to dive all the time.

trigg35 · Post by **trigg35** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 20:26

well i guess the auto will be a bit slower and use more fuel but the z3 hasnt got the best gearbox/clutch setup.some will say that theirs is fine but not a week goes by without the issue being raised with people trying a different clutch hose/gear knob/delay valve removal etc to try and improve the gear change.its the only vehicle ive had where i must put effort into the change to keep it smooth.pulling away and 1st to 2nd is the worst.after that its fine.drive a couple and see for yourself.then again with the manual i like the control you have as the engine note is like music to my ears.

Cloz · Post by **Cloz** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 20:30

If I was driving a lot in traffic my choice would be auto. I think the car is like a tiger in a cage. You still have a beast but but open the cage with manual transmission oh! boy you have then all that the beast can give.
I just think of the sound of my 2.8 give went I down shift.....man! It's a feeling beyond words.

C

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Thu 25 Aug, 2011 20:44

I personally think the auto gearbox is for the older driver, my two neighbours who are in their 80`s will only buy automatics. I would rather manual as it is more like proper driving, if you know what i mean

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Fri 26 Aug, 2011 06:47

take both types out on a good run, and see what you prefer.

macca · Post by **macca** » Fri 26 Aug, 2011 09:32

hornel Z3M wrote:I personally think the auto gearbox is for the older driver, my two neighbours who are in their 80`s will only buy automatics. I would rather manual as it is more like proper driving, if you know what i mean

You trying to say i'm old ???? What a minute, ummm you may be right...lol

Bill- · Post by **Bill-** » Fri 26 Aug, 2011 14:25

if the engine is a BMW and a big one then auto for me I had a 3 litre 3V8 5 series with sports mode & boy it was quick off the line just stamp yr foot down no slipping the clutch

Modern Autos are pretty good IMHO

Hello Bill Z how you doing :thumbs up:

amancuso · Post by **amancuso** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 01:27

billz wrote:Dont think you would be dissapointed which ever one you went for
bill

I agree with Bill.
Driven both, loved 'em both. Mine however is an automatic.

6 pot roadster · Post by **6 pot roadster** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 08:36

Stick with a manual...
My 2.8 will happily pull from 500 rpm in traffic in 4th gear!! it's as good as an auto around town. I don't think the clutch is heavy and the gear change is amongst the best for rear wheel drive I've tried.
Remember the 'Z' is a sports car, show it an open road.....

mooney · Post by **mooney** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 09:24

I am quite happy with the gear change on the zed. Its a meaningful change, and the whole car feels it.

Going into the mini, the gearchange might be easier to make it smooth, but it's so much more of a heavy gear change that in stop start trafficmy left leg will hurt like crazy.

Whilst on trip through France with the zed we had a bit of traffic that was stop start for about 10 miles and my leg was fine

Wingcruizer · Post by **Wingcruizer** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 10:16

well I thing I need to find an Auto and a manual some where and try them out ? The trouble is there are not to many in South Wales to see

I am thinking more of an auto 3.0 I think as I like my autos

so I will have to see what I can find

thanks for all your help i've taken it all in my small brain lol
Oh yes if there are any CLEAN looking Z3's out there please let me know thank Ian

Bill- · Post by **Bill-** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 10:28

Mines very clean wingy but its only a 2.2

Wingcruizer · Post by **Wingcruizer** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 10:29

you have not had that long Bill ?? if I remember right..

Bill- · Post by **Bill-** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 20:06

2 months wingy & over 5,000 miles its a minter tho but I've just lost my winter storage thinking it will get hurt in a British winter outside

Wingcruizer · Post by **Wingcruizer** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 20:10

Sorry to here that Bill same it was not a 3ltr

I would have checked it out

Bill- · Post by **Bill-** » Sat 27 Aug, 2011 20:26

its so well set up you need a G suit to go round corners

Rob Tan · Post by **Rob Tan** » Sun 28 Aug, 2011 20:25

I love a manual drive car. But that is because I am a control freak!

I love to go round a corner in the hill, drop a gear, plant boot and feel the arse of the car BITE into the road. Awesome fun! When I'm driving I don't think about the gears, as it's pretty much second nature for me to just do what needs to be done.

That said, around town I can understand why many people would want auto. It's just not for me.

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