2006 330i SMG??

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Brian Huether - 17 Oct 2006 00:38 GMT

I can not find a single road test writeup on the 2006 330i equipped with
SMG. Can anyone tlk about their experiences? I am seriously considering this
car but want to know what people have to say about SMG. What is the
performance? Same 0-60 time as the 6 speed manual? Same gas mileage?

thanks,

brian

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Tom Scales - 17 Oct 2006 00:59 GMT

>I can not find a single road test writeup on the 2006 330i equipped with
>SMG. Can anyone tlk about their experiences? I am seriously considering
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> brian

I can't answer the question, but I do have the SMG in my '03 M3. It is
amazing.

Tom

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Tom Scales - 17 Oct 2006 01:03 GMT

>I can not find a single road test writeup on the 2006 330i equipped with
>SMG. Can anyone tlk about their experiences? I am seriously considering
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> brian

I just configured a 335 and SMG isn't an option. When did it start being
available on other than the M?

Tom

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A.C. - 17 Oct 2006 06:54 GMT

Are you talking about an '06 e46 coupe ? SMG is not an option on the '06
e90 sedans or the new e92 coupes......that has to tell you
something........there has been talk of BMW coming out with a 'new and
improved' version of SMG that is similar in design to Audi's DSG double
clutch transmission which many consider to be far superior......

> I can not find a single road test writeup on the 2006 330i equipped with
> SMG. Can anyone tlk about their experiences? I am seriously considering this
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> brian

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Stu - 17 Oct 2006 18:29 GMT

SMG is OK, but you can't beat the real thing!

For some reason people seem to like SMG, for me I don't like it and can't
understand what people see in it. Give me a manual (or automatic in some
cases) over SMG anyday.

>I can not find a single road test writeup on the 2006 330i equipped with
>SMG. Can anyone tlk about their experiences? I am seriously considering
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> brian

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Dave Plowman (News) - 17 Oct 2006 19:11 GMT

> For some reason people seem to like SMG, for me I don't like it and
> can't understand what people see in it. Give me a manual (or automatic
> in some cases) over SMG anyday.

Yes - I've not driven the latest version, but wasn't at all impressed with
the one I did. Audi's DSG is a million times better and BMW can't adopt a
similar system a minute too soon.

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Stu - 17 Oct 2006 19:38 GMT

Well in the early days of the E36 SMG, it was a bit slow. The E46 had a
better system with the rocker switch to control how fast it changed gear (so
smooth and slow, or harsh and sporty), but I really can't understand what
the big fascination is with clutchless manuals!

In a straight line, OK, but normal road driving...

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> Yes - I've not driven the latest version, but wasn't at all impressed with
> the one I did. Audi's DSG is a million times better and BMW can't adopt a
> similar system a minute too soon.

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