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How good are manual e32’s?

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Forum Name: BMW 7 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 7 Series (E23, E32, E38, E65, E66, E67 & E68)
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Topic: How good are manual e32’s?
Posted By: charlesjs
Subject: How good are manual e32’s?
Date Posted: 12-March-2003 at 18:10

Hi there, does anyone in the group own a manual e32 (ie the '87 -> version if I'm right)?

I used to have an auto but was interested in the manual version this time round.

Any comments / feedback appreciated.

 



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Charles Stevenson
535i manual 1988 (By 'eck it's quick)
735iSE Auto 1991 (Beats Viagra for getting the blood flowing)


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Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 14-March-2003 at 20:38

I wouldn't mind one either, I believe the gearbox's are smooth, but the cars are not as desirable as the auto. Harder to sell on, therefore cheaper to buy.

I think they are fairly rare, as you don't see many advertised, but a good basis for a performance version.



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we're the Sweeney son, and we ain't had our dinner.....

Posted By: charlesjs
Date Posted: 15-March-2003 at 09:02

Thinking along the same lines myself.  A quick search on autotrader.co.uk revealed 3 under 2k in the uk, whereas 50+ with autos.

Bit of a bummer really.

It's just that the same engine in my e34 is really good fun and I like the size of the e32.

Oh well, I guess I'll just have to keep on looking

 



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Charles Stevenson
535i manual 1988 (By 'eck it's quick)
735iSE Auto 1991 (Beats Viagra for getting the blood flowing)


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