The dreaded 1990 325i auto sedan

[TobyB]

Automatic for the people.

Personally, thank you, no, not for me,
but when I get stuck in shitty traffic,
I see the point...

but really, it's your car, if you like it, be happy.
Just don't expect to be taken as seriously as the 6 speed S54
at your next track day.

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[e30crazie]

Welcome to the club, I had some clown tell me that my car was basically a rolling shell. I just about jumped through my iphone and punched that fuck face.

I happen to love my little automatic just as it is... Although I understand the fun factor from the manual. I will eventually move into the 5 speed and move out the automatic but not all of us have the luxury of spoiling ourselves with $1100 job when you got kids. I've driven manuals before and yes I agree that they are much more enjoyable to drive but when you got what you got then you make lemonade.
Keep on rocking your auto, don't trip what anyone else says.

[pandaboo911]

People who hate on automatic e30s mostly haven't even driven them. They aren't bad especially for commuting. The m20 has like no power anyway so losing a couple to automagic is fine

[UlrichFennec]

Who cares? If the car makes you happy, why should you care if it's not to someone else's preferences?

Auto, manual. Sedan, coupe. Bronzit, Alpine White...don't worry so much about what you have. Think about what it could be. Just have fun with it and drive it into the ground.

[Appleseason]

wait.....wut? you took out a 5 speed and swapped in an auto?????

WUT
If you really swapped an auto for a manual, you're about to hear some shit lol.

People give you shit about having an auto because you own a car that is all about the driving experience. When you have an automagic tranny, it takes away a significant part of the driving experience. In other words, autos are

NO NO NO NO, I got hate for doing an engine swap on my E30, its manual, I swear.

[dnguyen1963]

It's tough on R3v. People will trash you if you come here with an auto question or comment. I don't get it. If you live a a big city with heavy traffic then an auto is making life with an E30 enjoyable. This world is big enough for both manual and auto E30s.

[stonea]

Well your first mistake is caring what random people on the internet think about your car. Your second mistake is caring what random people on the internet think about your car and then admitting it to those same people.

However I do like my little 325i auto. I find it just as pleasurable to drive as my 5 speed, but in a different way. That being said its only a matter of time before I get 3 pedals in there.

[agent]

Pretty sure he wasn't happy that he had to service his tranny.

[MrBurgundy]

wait.....wut? you took out a 5 speed and swapped in an auto?????

WUT
If you really swapped an auto for a manual, you're about to hear some shit lol.

People give you shit about having an auto because you own a car that is all about the driving experience. When you have an automagic tranny, it takes away a significant part of the driving experience. In other words, autos are

[flyboyx]

I've gotten a ton of hate for swapping mine. I really don't know why, the car is a ton of fun. If anyone is giving you shit, just tell them that you like it, or to go screw themselves.

wait.....wut? you took out a 5 speed and swapped in an auto?????

[e30davie]

Tell my why I feel....

Can't help ya.

[McGyver]

Pretty sure he wasn't happy that he had to service his tranny.

I guess his real question was, "why I feel so hated on when I talk about this car..." I guess the answer is that OP either has thin skin or is insecure about owning an auto.

[roguetoaster]

So you're sad because someone on the internet doesn't like your car?

Pretty sure he wasn't happy that he had to service his tranny.

[McGyver]

So you're sad because someone on the internet doesn't like your car?

[1843lamp]

I have had my automatic for 17 years ,I liked it so much I bought another car last year ,My first car has near 400,000 miles and shifts so smoothly it is hard to tell,nothing better in the bad traffic here.