Re: V8 Stuff (Manual vs. Automatic transmission) (longish)

[hsapir <hsapir@multiverse.com>]

Yes, it's true the 5-Series is not the flagship. It is still a large(er) luxury
car that out-luxuries Volvo & SAAB.

glen powell wrote:

> BMW 5-series is not the top-of-the-line Flagship Bimmer.
> I thinks its the -series 750iL meebe......?
>
> -glen
>
> The current BMW 5-series offers a manual. The 540i Sport has a manual. I
> don't know if you can get the 528i with a manual.
>
> >One of the best advantages of the 5KTQs (besides q) is that it is a big,
> >comfortable, top-line luxury automobile with a standard transmission!
> >The would be almost intolerable without a standard trans. This one
> >feature alone prevents the 5KTQ from being an old man's car.
> >
> >What other top-end flagship luxury automobile is available with a standard?
> >
> >I cannot think of even one. ('cept Audi V8 and not anymore Monty)
> >
> >- -glen
>
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> Aalok Kacha <aalok@uchicago.edu>
> 1998 A4q 2.8 (30v, sport, manual)
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