BMW 5-Series Forum (G30) - View Single Post - Are 7 speed manual transmissions really needed?

erictrainer · 12-17-2017, 09:15 AM

I know our F80 needs one badly, I mean I certainly dont enjoy cruising at 80 with the tach at 3K. A seventh gear overdrive that would put it back at 2K or even 2.5k would do wonders for cabin comfort NVH. That is my only gripe about our 6MT.

12-17-2017, 09:15 AM	#2
erictrainer Lieutenant 290 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 16 F80 6MT MG on SO Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (6)	I know our F80 needs one badly, I mean I certainly dont enjoy cruising at 80 with the tach at 3K. A seventh gear overdrive that would put it back at 2K or even 2.5k would do wonders for cabin comfort NVH. That is my only gripe about our 6MT.
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