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Originally Posted by Alpine
What do you guys think about a 128i auto for the wife? Does it sap all the fun out of it?
She's not going to learn to drive stick but would like a cute little 2dr coupe to run around in.
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I have owned a few E90s, all automatic (328i and 335d). I have also driven many F30 automatic BMWs, as well as gotten one as a loaner for a few days. I can say, without a doubt, even though the 8spd auto is faster, the overall numbness of the vehicle is apparent compared to the E82/E90 chassis. The road feel in the steering is numb in the F30, even in sport mode (sport mode just tightens it up for the most part IMO) compared to the older generation BMWs. Power in the F30 328/330i was better than the outgoing generation, but you didn't feel how fast you were going (which can be a good thing in terms of comfort, but can be a bad thing in all other terms of sporty driving).
It's no wonder people love BMWs from the "previous generation" (take that however you will). I can only imagine the E82 be even more fun to toss around versus the E90.