Default is Auto right??

[blackbubblebum]

So if I don't specify or ask about it I get auto transmission correct at no extra charge?

[Justin]

6-speed manual is a standard feature. Auto is another $1300+, considered an option.

[blackbubblebum]

are you serious?

[Z4-Archon]

That is correct, manual transmission is the default. Most sports cars come with a manual standard...errr default

[blackbubblebum]

The 3 didn't or are they charging for that?

[Justin]

Originally Posted by jzhang1013

are you serious?

Go build one on bmwusa.com... Checkout the 'options' tab and the 'See all standard features' link.

You want a manual anyway :wink:

[blackbubblebum]

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[Simon_135i]

Originally Posted by jzhang1013

sdijfslajflsajfsaldfjaslf!!!!!!!!!!!!

is your car in production?

[blackbubblebum]

ok so someone told me adding that 1000ish is default by the dealerships?

[morscode]

If you already ordered it, I can't say much more then you should have done your homework.

[blackbubblebum]

My 3 was ordered the same way, auto.

[Oregon]

Are you saying your dealer sold you the car for $1K over MSRP?

[lib]

Originally Posted by jzhang1013

My 3 was ordered the same way, auto.

The 3's are the same as the 1's. By default it's a manual and auto is another $1,300.

The dealers just happen to order almost all of their cars for the lot with auto because that's what they sell the most of.

[frimmelnojerz]

really?

[Z4-Archon]

That is the way it typically works. Most people buy automatic transmissions, so when dealerships order their cars they will go with a 75/25 mix of auto/manual, or whatever ratio the market is going for with that car. So, most the cars on the dealer floor will be automatics.

Personally, this time I ordered an auto. It will be the first sports car that I will own with an auto, I hope I enjoy it. I am simply tired of getting caught in really bad traffic with a stick and the county was kind enough to add approximately 6 lights so far on my drive to work...to add more access to the new toll way :wub:

[nordique14]

Originally Posted by Archon

That is the way it typically works. Most people buy automatic transmissions, so when dealerships order their cars they will go with a 75/25 mix of auto/manual, or whatever ratio the market is going for with that car. So, most the cars on the dealer floor will be automatics.

I don't know any BMW dealers who order stick shifts. Every time I see a new manual bimmer on the lot I am told it was a custom build and the person backed out of the deal.

[Simon_135i]

Originally Posted by jzhang1013

My 3 was ordered the same way, auto.

Don't you have a vehicle inquiry report... it should tell you if you ordered steptronic...

[BJDrew]

Well, if you wanted the auto, and are getting the manual - rent a beater Maunal from AVIS, learn to drive stick, and enjoy the perfect BMW driver experience. Be one with the road. Be one with the... 1.

You will thank us for it!

[blackbubblebum]

That's what I was thinking, need to call dealership to clarify.... Thanks guys..

[InsaneSkippy]

Manual/Standard is the way to go with the 135i IMO. Granted that's not to say people SHOULDN'T buy an automatic. I'd never owned a manual car before, and had very little exposure to it. If I can take the crash-course in learning to drive a stick in Germany, I think you'll be fine on the streets here.

[Justin]

It's not the ultimate driving experience unless you have a manual. 128 in auto isn't bad, but I think you need a stick in the 135 to fully appreciate all of the sporty goodness.

[atr_hugo]

^ Ugh, here we go again . . .