I just purchased an ‘04 BMW X5 with Steptronic. I am a former manual transmission driver but have found the "shifting" of the steptronic rather odd. I keep wanting to reach for the clutch but of course there isn’t one and cannot get the transmission to shift smoothly regardless. How exactly do you do it!? I do think it is neat and I am sure it will be more fuel efficient I am just new to it. Any pointers or tips?
i too went from a manual car into a BMW w/ Steptronic..
i release the gas pedal between shift points… but i mainly use it to down shift… it works great when your on the highway and traffic comes to a rapid stop
overall you’ll just gotta practice w/ it. Its not going to feel like a real manual tranny.. but it not too bad
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i too went from a manual car into a BMW w/ Steptronic..
i release the gas pedal between shift points… but i mainly use it to down shift… it works great when your on the highway and traffic comes to a rapid stop
overall you’ll just gotta practice w/ it. Its not going to feel like a real manual tranny.. but it not too bad
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