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It should also be mentioned that after decades of paying extra for an automatic, BMW is now charging the same for each transmission, effectively making AT a "free" option in North America. My understanding is that this is the only market in the world where this pricing exists. As a result, MT buyers are effectively subsidizing AT buyers. I have always bought MT, but the lack of a "discount" on the DIY transmission had me seriously considering the AT for the first time ever. Stuck with the stick shift, but frankly I'm not happy about the pricing. At least they still offer it, I guess...
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