Dec 14, 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, …

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 …

Jan 26, 2025 · The SMG II is actually a manual transmission with the shifting and clutch operated by a computer. There's a cottage industry converting SMG II E46 M3s to manual cars. Apparently BMW is …

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 …

Apr 11, 2013 · Hi, I just registered on here. I own a 2004 325i with the SMG transmission option. I work at an import performance shop known as Excessive Performance in Killeen TX. I wanted to come on …

May 3, 2006 · The BMW SMG is similar to the PDK on Porsches, it is a basically a manual transmission car with two pedals instead of three; the clutch is electronically activated whether operating with the …

Apr 8, 2024 · As the weather got cold, I noticed my SMG transmission wasn't shifting into neutral as easily which prevented the car from starting until after several attempts. Then one day after coming …

Nov 6, 2014 · SMG Problems Need Advice!! Need help, at my wits end. I have read for hours the posts on SMG issues on this site. I have an 04 645 with SMG, omly 34,000 miles and I am getting the …

Jun 28, 2018 · is this a good indication that my clutch is fine ? Also since I have pressure in my smg pump, can I rule out my pump as well ?