I have ordered my new 550 with auto/steptronik. I did not want the Manual as I will use this for work and want an auto.
I am unfamililar with SMG. IS it worth it..? I just want an easy plaeasnt drive everyday.
I liked my 2000 540 with auto. I am leaning towards auto. I am concerned that the SMG will be to involved and make driving more of an effort.
My other car is a 911 Turbo manual and thats effort but fun.
Any thoughts...
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With a 911, get the auto, you will have the best of both worlds.
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Steptronic is an auto with a manual mode. SMG is a manual with an auto mode. I test drove a SMG M3 and SMG 550i, I gotta say the shifts on the 550i are a little harsher.
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I have the SMG on my 530. The auto mode is a little more rough, simular to manual shifting. However, it is more fun to use steering wheel pedal to down shift into turns or on highway. IMO if you can get a good deal on the SMG, it is worth it. It is the best of both worlds....especially in sport mode. 
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SMG ALL THE WAY. If you dont feel like shifting put it in auto/sport mode, that will make it shift smoother. I have had it for three weeks now, and would never buy it any other way
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i would not get the bmw SMG until they switch over the borgwarner system. AUDI uses that system in their DSG transmition. my wifes audi 3.2 TT w DSG shifts smother than any auto transmition i have ever driven. get the auto and save the gas gusler tax as well as getting better mpg.
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