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Gabriel_318 · 10-22-2005, 05:34 PM

I like my autos. Wil probably never go manual. Mayeb F1 paddle shifters...

A mediocre driver in a well programmed automatic (which this BMW sure is) can beat a mediocre driver in a manual any day. My friend has a 1997 standard Ti and I have a 1998 auto, I know I have .1L on him but he's not even close at 1/4mile. Maybe 1/8th, and I'm gone in traffic.

He's never owned an auto in 10 years of driving (I know, we're young) and I've never owned a standard. I use the free hand to keep my woman happy on long rides, wouldn't want my gearshift to replace me.

Its mostly preference, but not many purebread racers use manuals, padals at best, autos in the rest.

Just MHO

10-22-2005, 05:34 PM	#36
Gabriel_318 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Euless,Tx Posts: 21 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	I like my autos. Wil probably never go manual. Mayeb F1 paddle shifters... A mediocre driver in a well programmed automatic (which this BMW sure is) can beat a mediocre driver in a manual any day. My friend has a 1997 standard Ti and I have a 1998 auto, I know I have .1L on him but he's not even close at 1/4mile. Maybe 1/8th, and I'm gone in traffic. He's never owned an auto in 10 years of driving (I know, we're young) and I've never owned a standard. I use the free hand to keep my woman happy on long rides, wouldn't want my gearshift to replace me. Its mostly preference, but not many purebread racers use manuals, padals at best, autos in the rest. Just MHO __________________ 1998 BMW 318ti Sport: Avus Blue w/Sun Roof. I think I'm in love.