automatic transmissions???

Evil E90 · 06-03-2009, 01:30 AM

Last weekend I dropped my 06 330i for squeaky brakes. They gave me a 08 328i for a loaner. It was very quick especially in sports mode. I could feel it in my stomach when I would accelerate. After I got my 330i back it didn't feel as quick as the 328i. Are these new automatics more quick on accelerator response? The car just felt more nimble then my 6mt 330i tank. Just wondering if they are truly quicker or am I just smoking too much crack.

Tallest · 06-03-2009, 03:18 AM

could gearing be different (shorter) in the 328?

lvVIVAlv · 06-03-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 320what

could gearing be different (shorter) in the 328?

by a slight margin I believe

roozie2001 · 06-03-2009, 03:57 AM

328 has a 3.73 final drive. not sure what the 330 has. maybe a 3.46?

pony_trekker · 06-03-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by evilpixel

Last weekend I dropped my 06 330i for squeaky brakes. They gave me a 08 328i for a loaner. It was very quick especially in sports mode. I could feel it in my stomach when I would accelerate. After I got my 330i back it didn't feel as quick as the 328i. Are these new automatics more quick on accelerator response? The car just felt more nimble then my 6mt 330i tank. Just wondering if they are truly quicker or am I just smoking too much crack.

BK · 06-03-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by evilpixel

Just wondering if they are truly quicker or am I just smoking too much crack.

Crack. Definitely slower, unless there's something wrong with your 330i or your MT skills.

szeleung · 06-03-2009, 11:56 AM

Could be the crack, but do consider the fact that unless you're a professional race car driver. Shifting manually will definitely slow you down in comparison with an Automatic. Most people buy MT for the thrill of it, not speed.

two30i · 06-03-2009, 12:08 PM

Its got to be the crack cuz the 330 and 328 are about the same curb weight. Not unless you drive with a fat chick then it explains why your 330 is not as nimble.

smellthebeans · 06-03-2009, 12:29 PM

Its the newness of it...not to mention the fresh / brand new automatic is going to "feel" firm and fast.

Have you considered changing the MT fluid in your 330i? Its a good preventative maintenance measure and will make your transmission feel like new again.

DenverJayhawk · 06-03-2009, 01:29 PM

OP: are you sure you didn't have a 335 loaner? It seems unusual that a 328 with auto transmission would feel quicker than your 330 with 6MT. Not saying it couldn't happen. Just unlikely.

Aurora Bearialis · 06-03-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

OP: are you sure you didn't have a 335 loaner? It seems unusual that a 328 with auto transmission would feel quicker than your 330 with 6MT. Not saying it couldn't happen. Just unlikely.

I sure you will know between a 335 and a 328

KrysAlpineE92 · 06-03-2009, 01:47 PM

It is the gear ratio of the new 328s. I have heard that despite the horsepower difference that the 328's are nippier cos of the gear ratio.

DenverJayhawk · 06-03-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rameal999

I sure you will know between a 335 and a 328

I would think so too. But I've heard some pretty strange questions asked on this forum lately..

Evil E90 · 06-03-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by smellthebeans

Its the newness of it...not to mention the fresh / brand new automatic is going to "feel" firm and fast.

Have you considered changing the MT fluid in your 330i? Its a good preventative maintenance measure and will make your transmission feel like new again.

I have not considered that until now. Thanks!

Evil E90 · 06-03-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by szeleung

Could be the crack, but do consider the fact that unless you're a professional race car driver. Shifting manually will definitely slow you down in comparison with an Automatic. Most people buy MT for the thrill of it, not speed.

You are right I bought manual for the thrill and driving experience. I just thought the 328i auto was going to definitely feel slower then my 6mt 330i.

Thanks for all your input guys!

Evil E90 · 06-03-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

OP: are you sure you didn't have a 335 loaner? It seems unusual that a 328 with auto transmission would feel quicker than your 330 with 6MT. Not saying it couldn't happen. Just unlikely.

It was a 08 328i that reeked like cigarette. It was quicker when I switched it to Sports mode. I've never driven an automatic BMW until the loaner. The only automatic I drove was my mom's Honda Accord before I bought my 330i.

SW335 · 06-03-2009, 11:37 PM

my 335 AT feels faster than my 335MT that I just returned. Its b/c its "easier" to wind it out with the AT--i can't shift as fast as the computer...

Craig@SupremePower · 06-04-2009, 01:05 AM

AT FTW!!

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Originally Posted by SW335

my 335 AT feels faster than my 335MT that I just returned. Its b/c its "easier" to wind it out with the AT--i can't shift as fast as the computer...

Enwerks Motorsports · 06-04-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rameal999

I sure you will know between a 335 and a 328

lol.

Evil E90 · 06-06-2009, 09:38 PM

Well I took my car back for the squeaking. They re glazed the front parking brake lining and of course it still squeaks after I get it home. The only good thing about this last trip to the dealer was the 335i loaner car. Wow...that cars rips ass! The 335i is brutal. It was automatic with steptronic paddle shifting. The power is amazing. On the way home with my 330i I realized even though the 335i loaner I had was a beast I still like driving my 330i more. The reason is my car is 6mt. I mean in the end it's all about the driving experience. I'm sure a 335i 6mt would be a truly confounding experience.

NiVeDh · 06-06-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by evilpixel

Well I took my car back for the squeaking. They re glazed the front parking brake lining and of course it still squeaks after I get it home. The only good thing about this last trip to the dealer was the 335i loaner car. Wow...that cars rips ass! The 335i is brutal. It was automatic with steptronic paddle shifting. The power is amazing. On the way home with my 330i I realized even though the 335i loaner I had was a beast I still like driving my 330i more. The reason is my car is 6mt. I mean in the end it's all about the driving experience. I'm sure a 335i 6mt would be a truly confounding experience.

I haven't driven an automatic 335i but my 6MT 335i is my first manual car and it is indeed a truly confounding experience compared to all the other cars I've ever driven.

smellthebeans · 06-07-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by evilpixel

I have not considered that until now. Thanks!

It's cheap insurance. I also swapped out the rear differential fluid as well.

The 328i is just a nip slower than a 330i straight line. 200 lb feet of torque vs. 220. The difference in the automatics is the GM tranny (in the 328 the 325 also has the ZF) vs. the ZF in the 330i. Down shifts are much firmer and faster when in the braking zone.

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Evil E90 Captain 58 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	automatic transmissions??? Last weekend I dropped my 06 330i for squeaky brakes. They gave me a 08 328i for a loaner. It was very quick especially in sports mode. I could feel it in my stomach when I would accelerate. After I got my 330i back it didn't feel as quick as the 328i. Are these new automatics more quick on accelerator response? The car just felt more nimble then my 6mt 330i tank. Just wondering if they are truly quicker or am I just smoking too much crack. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."
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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	328 has a 3.73 final drive. not sure what the 330 has. maybe a 3.46? __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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szeleung Banned 13 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2006 E90, 6 Speed, Black/Black Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Could be the crack, but do consider the fact that unless you're a professional race car driver. Shifting manually will definitely slow you down in comparison with an Automatic. Most people buy MT for the thrill of it, not speed.
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smellthebeans Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00]	Its the newness of it...not to mention the fresh / brand new automatic is going to "feel" firm and fast. Have you considered changing the MT fluid in your 330i? Its a good preventative maintenance measure and will make your transmission feel like new again. __________________
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	OP: are you sure you didn't have a 335 loaner? It seems unusual that a 328 with auto transmission would feel quicker than your 330 with 6MT. Not saying it couldn't happen. Just unlikely. __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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SW335 Private First Class 9 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California iTrader: (1)	my 335 AT feels faster than my 335MT that I just returned. Its b/c its "easier" to wind it out with the AT--i can't shift as fast as the computer... __________________ Old: E90 in SG with MT New: E92 in Barbera Red and Step!
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Evil E90 Captain 58 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Well I took my car back for the squeaking. They re glazed the front parking brake lining and of course it still squeaks after I get it home. The only good thing about this last trip to the dealer was the 335i loaner car. Wow...that cars rips ass! The 335i is brutal. It was automatic with steptronic paddle shifting. The power is amazing. On the way home with my 330i I realized even though the 335i loaner I had was a beast I still like driving my 330i more. The reason is my car is 6mt. I mean in the end it's all about the driving experience. I'm sure a 335i 6mt would be a truly confounding experience. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."
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