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10-02-2013, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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Hey guys, considering a z4. Just sold my 135i. A manual tranny is a MUST HAVE for me. I am looking at a 2010 or 2011 Z4. I cant decide between the 30i and the 35i. Does the 35i come in manual tranny? And which do you guys prefer. I really enjoyed the speed my 135i had. And wanna have that relative speed. Thanks guys
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10-02-2013, 02:44 PM | #2 |
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Sounds like the 35i 6MT is the vehicle for you. The DCT is the only option on the 35is, but with the 35i, you can have your manual.
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With the 35i, you get tune up the boost and make it a lot faster. I personally wish I bought the 35i since there are much more mods and you get boost. =] but that's just my $0.02. |
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10-02-2013, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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I was in the same boat before purchasing the z. Never had owned a non manual car before and I was pretty sure that I was getting another manual. All I can say is the dtc in 35i/is is a blast. It is very very good. I would say much better than Porsches pdk. (I'm sure some will disagree)
Anyways give it a try, you may like it as well. Dtc, 35i and ess are great together. |
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10-02-2013, 10:46 PM | #6 |
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If you are coming from a 135i, I would suggest heading straight over to the 35i to not lose out on power you were accustomed to. Plus turbos are easier to gain more power on than NA with same amount of money.
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10-02-2013, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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35i manual here. fantastic power! and i have recently upgraded to stage 2. I think the 35 is a must have if you are coming from 135.
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10-03-2013, 03:20 AM | #8 |
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Before you make up your mind, drive both a DCT and Manual. The arguments rage on various posts as to which is better, but its all personal preference. I wasn't sure about the DCT when I bought mine, but doing a lot of commute driving, I was a bit weary of constant clutch work and the DCT is far superior to a standard auto. At full blast, the near instant changes smack your head into the headrest. There are times however that I feel I could be in more control with a Manual. Still prefer the DCT for what I use the car for though.
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10-03-2013, 10:32 AM | #10 |
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This is not true, i own both cars and my z is much faster than the 1.
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Thanks for the responses guys! Now I want a car with the M-Sport package. But they seem very hard to find. Whats the difference in the sport and non-sport?
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Also, FWIW, my loaner car today is a 2013 135 m sport DCT and I would highly recommend the Z435i or not getting the E89 at all. |
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