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      03-25-2011, 11:55 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18 View Post
"A manual transmission will again be available for the M5 - but for the US market only where operating a manual gearbox is still not considered troublesome."


I'm sorry. But does anyone else find this quote odd?
Not at all. I have a bunch of family that lives in Portugal/France and they hate manual transmissions because they have had to live with it all their lives. Finding an automatic in Europe was something next to impossible and expensive for them in the past. Now, that automatic transmissions are more popular in Europe, they are all loving them. My Uncle (lives in France and drives an awesome 3-series) described a manual transmission as being "too much of a distraction while driving" and I agree with him. While I love my manual, a DCT transmission wouldn't be a bad idea. It could help you focus more on driving instead of changing gears. Next car will most likely be a DCT.
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