Have a question regarding SMG

[timmy]

Is SMG the same throughout the BMW product line. I'm looking into getting a '04 545i with SMG and was wondering if there is an automatic mode where the car shifts for you a'la the M3s.

Thanks.

 

[ThaRealest]

I just ordered a 2004 330Ci with SMG. I was told by the dealer that it was going to be the same SMG found in the Z4. It has a automatic mode, but does not have th 5 drive-logic modes found in the M3

 

[bmwrocks]

Check this link. Fully describes BMW SMG.

TheRealest, I wouldn't fully trust the dealer on this one. You probably know more than they do. I couldn't find a definitive answer as to which version of SMG your 330 will have, but as far as I know, there are only 2 versions. SMG and SMG II. SMG II is not offered in the US, so I would bet you are getting the US M3 version. It would not be like BMW to have many different versions of a specific tranny. That would cause logistics problems they would want no part of.

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2020324.001/bmw/1.html

 

[timmy]

Thanks guys for the info. The reason I'm asking is in the new 5 series catalog, it mentions the SMG but doesn't mention the "A" mode like the M3. I was at the dealer yesterday looking at the 5 series and asked about the SMG and the salesman said the SMG on the 5 series, you would need to either paddle shift or shift with the stick....no automatic mode. I don't think he knew what he was talking about. They didn't have any SMG 5 series in stock. Does anyone know if the new 5 series with SMG has the "A" mode so the car shifts automatically for you.

Thanks.

 

[ThaRealest]

www.bmwusa.com has finally been updated with the 2004 info. From the website regarding the SMG on the 3-series and the 5-series:

"6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with Automated, Manual and Sport programs and Dynamic Driving Control (Sport button)
Requires Sport Package."

So looks like I was correct in that we will both be getting Automatic and Sport modes, but not the 5 drive-logic modes the M3 gets. Cool.

 

[frolf]

hey timmy and tharealest, welcome to the site. don't know if anyone welcomed you yet

 

[ooo000HITMAN000ooo]

DO you like the looks of the new 5??

 

[bahnstormer]

NO but post this elsewhere