340i - Manual gearbox

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I'm liking the fact that BMW still offer these with a proper gearbox




www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20161004842...

Quite tempted next time round to get a Touring with some toys as a forever car.

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Oh for fks sake.

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cerb4.5lee said:

I am another who was gutted when I realised the touring was auto only.

I had to check on the bmw website because I couldn't really understand the rationale behind it, I presume the touring is classed as the more boring car hence no manual gearbox and the saloon is classed as more sports orientated...crazy!

And I see in another thread that there's an F31 335i Manual, so it's not a platform/configuration issue.

Jeez

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Mike335i said:

Could a special factory order not be made? Shirley it wouldn't be hard to make a 340i touring with a proper 'box?

I think I intend to find out. However not in a position to buy at the moment, it'll be 18 months when my lease expires... watch this space