Dec 13, 2007 · 2. Is the Auto mode supposed to feel like crap? I've had another E46 with an auto, and it shifted smooth as silk. The SMG in auto mode is horrible! Pauses between shifts, rough shifting, …

Dec 29, 2010 · I ran into the problem where my SMG transmission would not shift. I know there are many threads on this topic but what I found was that it took me a few hours of sifting through them to …

Sep 18, 2005 · Hey all. We just purchased a 2004 330 Ci SMG and I was wondering how I can find out how many were produced in 2004 with SMG, with our specific color, etc. Is there a website I where I …

Aug 5, 2025 · Following up on previous post, I realized that nearly all the 'Manual transmission' cars are really the SMG. The true I was set on a manual, but now reconsidering. Was this a good engine …

Jan 17, 2014 · Hi. I have a 2005 645ci with 50K miles on it and automatic transmission. The car is super clean and was lady driven. I'm getting a SMG Transmission...

Feb 11, 2007 · On 03's and early 04's SMG (SSG) had problems with the hydraulic pump failing (hence the slipping people have talked about). Other than that issue, the system is rock solid. On any used …

Feb 22, 2008 · Thinking about picking up a m3 in the coming months and would like to get some feedback from you guys. I would really want 6mt, but if a smg comes up cheaper than that might be …

Jul 28, 2015 · SMG is basically a traditional manual gearbox with a computer controlled clutch and gear shift mechanism. The version in the regular E46 doesn't shift as fast as the versions in the M3 or M5.

Aug 17, 2025 · Guys I recently brought home a 2004 545i (SMG) which I had hidden from the Wife for a year. The car sat for 3 plus years prior to me getting it. The PO said it would throw a transmission …

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