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Should I choose a BMW vehicle with a Steptronic Transmission?

If you are considering the purchase of a new or pre-owned BM...
Heady temple
  08/02/22
probably only $5000 to replace that transmission a lot of 10...
Red ratface mother
  08/02/22
I would charge that too if you paid that much for a car but ...
Heady temple
  08/02/22
personally i would buy used ones from a wrecked car i thi...
Red ratface mother
  08/02/22
You're supposed to aim them when you install them for that e...
Heady temple
  07/15/25
Lol $600 for a Chinese aftermarket headlight maybe. An OEM o...
vibrant tattoo
  08/02/22
i mean you can put as much money as you want into the headli...
Red ratface mother
  08/02/22
Seems like the cr move is to keep an eye out for headlights ...
Heady temple
  08/02/22
i mean you can easily find cheaper alternatives to the $600 ...
Red ratface mother
  08/02/22
vat
vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath
  08/02/22
10 year old BMW should have HID headlights. D2S bulb probab...
Lascivious bbw
  08/02/22
New BMWs don't have manual transmissions. The automanual (Z...
vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath
  08/02/22
I was in a newish M series that had a DCT, not any kind of Z...
Heady temple
  08/02/22
They call it a DCT. Super fun on a windy road.
Lascivious bbw
  08/02/22
I'm sure but ultimately it kinda defeats the purpose of an a...
Heady temple
  08/02/22
It's phased out: https://www.bmwakron.com/custom256.html
vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath
  08/02/22
Yeah, Audi did the same with their DCT, at least on the S5/R...
Lascivious bbw
  08/02/22
I'm trying to get an i4 m50 anyway. 1 speed transmission.
vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath
  08/02/22
180. Gas all DCTs.
Heady temple
  08/02/22
(torque converter salesman)
Sickened lodge people who are hurt
  08/02/22
Torque converters were the most autistic thing ever designed...
Heady temple
  08/02/22
180
Heady temple
  08/02/22
I have a new BMW and I can't figure out how to drive this th...
tan community account
  07/15/25


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Date: August 2nd, 2022 12:12 AM
Author: Heady temple

If you are considering the purchase of a new or pre-owned BMW vehicle and you are wondering if you should choose one with the Steptronic Transmission, then ask yourself this question, “What type of driver are you?” Are you the type of driver that likes to sit back and enjoy the vehicle’s engine as it shifts from gear to gear for you, or do you like to be more engaged with the vehicle and do the gear shifting yourself? With the BMW Steptronic Transmission, you have the option to do both; the freedom to choose which way you would like to drive. This highly advanced transmission system has been designed to give drivers the most flexibility possible, without detracting from the driving experience. After all, choosing a BMW is about performance and the Ultimate Driving Machine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44950641)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 12:17 AM
Author: Red ratface mother

probably only $5000 to replace that transmission a lot of 10 year old BMW headlights have the tendency to melt requiring replacement

if you're a goy that goes to a (((BMW mechanic))) the will charge $650 for each headlight + $1000 for labor

so you get $2500 to replace your headlights

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44950655)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 12:19 AM
Author: Heady temple

I would charge that too if you paid that much for a car but you're too stupid to replace a headlight. Can you replace the bulbs with LEDs at least or does the dealer put another halogen bulb in there?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44950660)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 12:30 AM
Author: Red ratface mother

personally i would buy used ones from a wrecked car

i think there is some sort of method for aiming so you don't blind opposing traffick

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44950699)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 1:49 PM
Author: Heady temple

You're supposed to aim them when you install them for that exact reason. It reduces the risk of head-on collisions, they say

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#49103388)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 12:42 AM
Author: vibrant tattoo

Lol $600 for a Chinese aftermarket headlight maybe. An OEM one is like $1500-3000 depending on if you have the laser headlights or no

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44950743)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 1:46 PM
Author: Red ratface mother

i mean you can put as much money as you want into the headlights of a $10k car (which should cost $5k)

$2500 is the figure they throw around

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44952764)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:21 PM
Author: Heady temple

Seems like the cr move is to keep an eye out for headlights and grab them when you spot a bargain, then go shopping for a car that's compatible with those headlights. Too bad u have to pop the trunk to get at them or I'd probably just steal some.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953684)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:30 PM
Author: Red ratface mother

i mean you can easily find cheaper alternatives to the $600 ones

problem is the average BMW owner enjoys getting raped by mechanics

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953728)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 1:19 PM
Author: vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath

vat

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44952643)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:28 PM
Author: Lascivious bbw

10 year old BMW should have HID headlights. D2S bulb probably. Can buy a replacement bulb from Philips/Osram for like 100-150.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953713)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 1:20 PM
Author: vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath

New BMWs don't have manual transmissions. The automanual (ZF) tranny is standard. It's a great transmission, I don't see any downsides.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44952652)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 1:39 PM
Author: Heady temple

I was in a newish M series that had a DCT, not any kind of ZF. WTF do they call that?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44952737)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 1:44 PM
Author: Lascivious bbw

They call it a DCT. Super fun on a windy road.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44952756)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:12 PM
Author: Heady temple

I'm sure but ultimately it kinda defeats the purpose of an automatic doesn't it? Shifting isn't really an issue on the highway, and stop and go traffic is what kills your DCT.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953662)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:37 PM
Author: vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath

It's phased out: https://www.bmwakron.com/custom256.html



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953763)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:42 PM
Author: Lascivious bbw

Yeah, Audi did the same with their DCT, at least on the S5/RS5.

Sad!



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953774)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:49 PM
Author: vermilion embarrassed to the bone public bath

I'm trying to get an i4 m50 anyway. 1 speed transmission.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953795)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:59 PM
Author: Heady temple

180. Gas all DCTs.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953827)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 6:03 PM
Author: Sickened lodge people who are hurt

(torque converter salesman)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953849)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 7:24 PM
Author: Heady temple

Torque converters were the most autistic thing ever designed at that time

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44954232)



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Date: August 2nd, 2022 5:59 PM
Author: Heady temple

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#44953825)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 1:55 PM
Author: tan community account

I have a new BMW and I can't figure out how to drive this thing

One time I was trying to reverse park and the car started beeping loud like I was about to hit something, the gas pedal locked and everyone outside was looking at me

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5165506&forum_id=2...id#49103405)