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      11-12-2010, 04:52 PM   #1
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Test Driving/Ordering thiw weekend

Hey Guys...

In need of a new daily driver, I've decided to lease a new 335xi. Trouble is, I haven't been able to find a 6MT to test drive anywhere. Is this common for dealers not to stock a MT? This is of course the Ultimate Driving Machine.

I recently drove an M3 Seq Manaul at the M Power event and was really impressed how smooth and fast the shifts were, esp at higher rpms. But I doubt the M trans would be similiar to a 335 Seq Man. Anyone have any input on this issue?

Also, I pretty well prepared though true car and edmunds to negotiate price, but is there anything you wish you asked a dealer about before purchase?

Any mmo I can bring in there I'd appreciate...

Thanks in Advance
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      11-12-2010, 07:28 PM   #2
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When I went to my dealer to test drive some 3s: Out of hundreds, they did not have one MT. From what I have heard this is not uncommon. Call around, you may find one. Remember, there are less enthusiasts like us, and more families looking for a DD, which unfortunately means more ATs.
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      11-12-2010, 09:10 PM   #3
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True... Just figured of the 20 or so each dealer had in stock. One would be MT. I went to test drive an A5 about two weeks ago and they had a few in stock. Figured BMW would be the samw
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      11-19-2010, 04:23 PM   #4
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Yeah, my dealer didn't have any 335's w/ MT to drive. The sales guy ran a search and found one down in Houston...in the entire state of Texas there is one 335 w/ MT on a lot that's not already sold.
Maybe I should try a 135...
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      11-19-2010, 08:39 PM   #5
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Call around, I had to drive 45 mins to find a dealer with a MT car to test drive.
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      11-19-2010, 10:01 PM   #6
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45 minutes would be nice... You shouldn't have to call around. A salesguy at my local dealer was able to check inventory across the state (and probably in others).
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I called around to five local dealers on LI and was SOL. One dealer wanted me to come in and drive a Z4 to get the feel of the BMW gearbox. I declined. I found plenty of 1series and Z's. But no 335's. A little shocked as I feel that's the car that there would be an abundance of. Then again. I read on jalopnik yesterday that only 6.7% of cars sold in the us last year were manuals.
Anyway. Ordering tomorrow from Rallye. Getting a great deal. I'll drive a slushbox there just to get a feel for the car. Can't wait
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      11-21-2010, 07:29 PM   #8
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I called around to five local dealers on LI and was SOL. One dealer wanted me to come in and drive a Z4 to get the feel of the BMW gearbox. I declined. I found plenty of 1series and Z's. But no 335's. A little shocked as I feel that's the car that there would be an abundance of. Then again. I read on jalopnik yesterday that only 6.7% of cars sold in the us last year were manuals.
Anyway. Ordering tomorrow from Rallye. Getting a great deal. I'll drive a slushbox there just to get a feel for the car. Can't wait
I test drove a 335 auto before I found one with a manual, if you like the auto you'll love the manual.
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Finding a MT 335 will be hard. A majority of 3 series sold are 328's and 90+% of 3 series sold are AT's. My MT 328 was found at a dealer in NJ. I live in Michigan.
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Met with my CA today...I will order next Wednesday. SapphireBlack/Red/Premium/SportPackage/HeatedSeats/ComfortAccess/Smartphone. If I finance thru BMW it will be $45,250.

Can't wait
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is this the Manual that revs up the engine on down shifting?
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is this the Manual that revs up the engine on down shifting?
The Nissan 370Z does that. Never heard of it on a BMW.
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Sounds like your set? I say test drive an auto to get a feel, order a manual.
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We don't stock order manual transmission cars for good reason. Having one in stock is NEVER the right color/options for the person who wants one.

It's true we sell a fair number of them; we just don't stock order them.
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