Bmw 128i manual or automatic transmission

In early 2006, the 5-speed manual transmission was phased out in favour of the 6-speed gearbox. The automatic transmission option was a 6-speed ZF 6HP transmission for the 135i, GM 6L50 transmission for the 128i, and GM 6L45 for 116i. 22 mars 2017 Just ordered a 2012 128i, automatic transmission due to little past experience with manual tran, should I have gone with the manual? I've read on here from one person that it does have problems, but that comment was for a 2009 car I believe. If this is the case, is it also true for 2012-2013 128i's Used 2012 BMW 1 Series Engine For those finding the classic, normally aspirated recipe most desirable, the 128i synched to the standard 6-speed manual transmission is your well-developed answer (a 6-speed automatic is available as an option).30 Nov 2015 Said automatic will be shamed and left by its lonesome as if the Don't get me wrong, I love the manual transmission as much as the next guy, 24 Sep 2013 In Australia, BMW is predominantly an automatic transmission Performance models such as the manual-only BMW 1 Series M and its bigger 12 Feb 2016 2008 BMW 128i Convertible ReviewMay 5, 2008In "BMW" A manual gearbox! Granted, I was also comparing manual to auto there too. 7 May 2009 And I am debating between Auto and Manual. I drove manual for I think manual is amazing on 128i, I am enjoying every shift. You run thru 5 Oct 2016 The basic functions of the Steptronic transmission include a fully automatic drive mode, a manual/sport drive mode that allows for higher engine