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wdc330i
02-08-2006, 01:34 PM
So, I was driving somewhat zealously through Rock Creek Park (the only pleasurable driving I really get to do), when I get nabbed by a Park Police officer with a radar gun. He pulls me over, and says something about the German engineering getting away from me. Then he spys the stick shift and says, "Well, at least it's a five speed." Then he gives me a warning instead of a ticket.

Another argument against automatic transmissions!
SCA
02-08-2006, 01:38 PM
Another argument against automatic transmissions!


That and the fact when they crap out @ 152,XXX miles. I got the E34 back yesterday and I made it within a mile from my home when it locked up. It began slipping a few weeks ago and a former BMW Tech had attempted to band-aid it. Obviously it did not work, now I am in the market for a used tranny.
wdc330i
02-08-2006, 01:45 PM
That and the fact when they crap out @ 152,XXX miles. I got the E34 back yesterday and I made it within a mile from my home when it locked up. It began slipping a few weeks ago and a former BMW Tech had attempted to band-aid it. Obviously it did not work, now I am in the market for a used tranny. I'm expecting it will probably another grand into the money pit.

Sounds like you got pretty good mileage on yours. I heard they give up around 100,000.
SCA
02-08-2006, 01:50 PM
Sounds like you got pretty good mileage on yours. I heard they give up around 100,000.


I had heard the same thing, but I have heard of some getting 200,000 plus out of theirs.

Bavarian Auto Recycling has used auto trans with the torque convertor that have been cleaned and inspected. 1 year/12,000 mile warranty for $995 More than likely this is the route I will go. :ack:

Edit: I'd sell the damn thing for salvage, but I have too much money invested in it.
wdc330i
02-08-2006, 02:02 PM
I had heard the same thing, but I have heard of some getting 200,000 plus out of theirs.

Bavarian Auto Recycling has used auto trans with the torque converter that have been cleaned and inspected. 1 year/12,000 mile warranty for $995 More than likely this is the route I will go. :ack:

Ouch!