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Thoughts-- 2008 535i as a daily?

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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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I have a 335 as a daily driver and it is very civil under normal driving conditions. I have the 6AT and my only complaint is a very quick shift from 1st to 2nd in normal drive mode that hesitates ever so slightly. I added the SSTT for $600 and it eliminated it. You'll just need to decide between the i and the xi. I drove both and even though I live in New England, I did NOT get the AWD version. I simply did not like the handling through the twisties. The AWD version was not as planted and didn't hold the line through the turns as well as the RWD. Just make sure you drive them both and pick what you like better.

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I completeley agree with this statement. I also have a 335 and its awesome as a daily driver. I also find it very fun on weekends for long drives. Only complaint I have really is that the shifter pad's are kind of use less. I would'nt get that option. Standard auto is fine.
 
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolf
I have a 335 as a daily driver and it is very civil under normal driving conditions. I have the 6AT and my only complaint is a very quick shift from 1st to 2nd in normal drive mode that hesitates ever so slightly. I added the SSTT for $600 and it eliminated it. You'll just need to decide between the i and the xi. I drove both and even though I live in New England, I did NOT get the AWD version. I simply did not like the handling through the twisties. The AWD version was not as planted and didn't hold the line through the turns as well as the RWD. Just make sure you drive them both and pick what you like better.

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What's SSTT? I agree, the automatic is a great transmission, and probably the one I'd pick. The 6-speed manual didn't have a great clutch, the weight was too light and take-up vague.
 
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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SSTT is a piggyback tune. It stands for Split Second Turbo Tuner and is made by Eurobahn. It adds about 40 hp and 50 lbft of torque.

http://www.eurobahn.us/eurobahn.html
 
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you should have a fun time driving that to work each day!
 
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Great choice

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