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      05-26-2016, 05:49 PM   #34
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Originally Posted by StealYourFace View Post
Gas milage isn't really a big deal with these cars, but it pisses me off that BMW puts such short 6th gears in their manual trans cars., across the board. My (in this context) gutless n52 cruised at 2700 rpm at 75 (and still got 30 mpg) but could be easily traveled the same speed at 22-2400 rpm and saved fuel with a taller 6th gear, instead of the hardly overdrive .85

Edit, the M2 is quick and I want one
i agree haha
although for my E90 S65 motor and 6MT isn't made for "daily fuel saver" purpose, when i'm cruising on the highway sometimes i look at my shifter to make sure i'm in 6th gear lol
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