[PizzaBoy_N52]

Good morning all,

I am close to being in the market for a pre-lci e92 335i. The styling is perfect imo and the n54 seems to be the best engine to pull HP out of. I currently own a manual 328i and I love it to death (despite the issues its given me).

The price gap between a nice 335i auto and manual is astounding to me.

This makes me wonder, is it worth the extra cash just for a 3rd pedal? Its my understanding that unless I get a 335is I'm stuck with a slush-box auto. On top of the price difference, the manuals are much harder to find with less than 150k miles.

I love my manual 328i but if the auto and the manual 335i can hold and put down the same power then whats the point of paying more?

If I'm wrong please tell me because I'd love to stay with the manual trans, I just won't spend more if its not worth the money. I plan on going 600+whp with an n54.

Thanks!

[Stopsign32v]

Manual will only go UP in value and desire as the years go on. Keep that in mind

[PizzaBoy_N52]

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v

Manual will only go UP in value and desire as the years go on. Keep that in mind

Very very true! One point for the manual 🤝