[PeKo]

It strikes me that the automatic transmission of the z4 has a completely different character than other BMWs than I've owned.

It shifts faster, but also at lower revs.

It also makes a direct connection faster. As a result, downshifts can be especially choppy. It seems as if the torque converter has been adjusted differently.

Even in sport mode, the machine switches between 2 and 3000 rpm.

I am curious what you think of the 8-speed automatic transmission in the z4?

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by PeKo

It strikes me that the automatic transmission of the z4 has a completely different character than other BMWs than I've owned.

It shifts faster, but also at lower revs.

It also makes a direct connection faster. As a result, downshifts can be especially choppy. It seems as if the torque converter has been adjusted differently.

Even in sport mode, the machine switches between 2 and 3000 rpm.

I am curious what you think of the 8-speed automatic transmission in the z4?

Love it.

[DPelletier]

yep; love it in the z4 and loved it in my F type

Dave

[Living Dead]

I love it although I miss the 5sp in my old 1989 Mustang GT.

[TheGingerOneNI]

It's fine. I like that it will hold the gear when there is steering angle. I do prefer a DCT though but it's not a massive difference.

[badfitter]

Love it. It really surprised me. I rarely use the paddle shifts.

[Z4Racer1]

I really like it but I will say the DCT I had in the 335is was better. I miss that kick in the pants shifting experience.

[DPelletier]

I was surprised that I liked the ZF8 better than the DCT in the 718 Boxster S as I was expecting more from the DCT; instead I found shifting to be very similar but the DCT had an initial slow speed notchiness I didn't care for.

2 cents

[ZMcruiser]

You hardly miss a manual! I really like it on twisty mountain roads.

[blvvet]

tried it yesterday because of this post
put it on SPORT PLUS
jesus the response was just like tesla m3p

[morgan302]

Yes it is faster more efficient, but as a die hard 3 pedal guy I miss the clutch pedal, it is just more fun to me but since the current trans is our only option I love the car enough to over look what I believe is a deficiency

[DPelletier]

Originally Posted by morgan302

Yes it is faster more efficient, but as a die hard 3 pedal guy I miss the clutch pedal, it is just more fun to me but since the current trans is our only option I love the car enough to over look what I believe is a deficiency

I hear you; I go back and forth on the manual trans thing - but since my daily driver is a 6spd and I have three motorcycles in the garage, I still get my share of clutch action so I don't miss it much on the Z4.

Dave

[ejm3]

I've owned a legit manual almost all my life.
I think I've finally come to terms with the fact that my next vehicle is not likely to be a manual. Just too few choices out there.
Sadly the manual will go the way of the dinosaur and convertibles won't be far behind.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Originally Posted by Z4Racer1

I really like it but I will say the DCT I had in the 335is was better. I miss that kick in the pants shifting experience.

Still have some MT's so will leave the fun vs performance out as am AT just does not compare well. Also had a 335is 7DCT. Was also a fun trans with quick bang shifts on a solid base of a fully geared transmission inside the case.

Last 3 BMW's have been 8ZF & think as a pure transmission its superior to the MT/DCT. Its quicker when you punch it & smoother when in comfort.

8th gear locked out in performance settings gives out standing mileage 31mpg@80mph average door to door on long road trips when available in Comfort. Still hits hard & fast dropping a number of gears when you need to pass at 80+.

[Pinzs]

I actually think that the transmission is the weakest point of the car. Everything is great except for the tranny.

[Bigmouth Studio]

This gearbox is excellent, smooth at Comfort Mode, very responsive in Sport Mode. Love it

[kj57]

The ZF is a great auto trans, the programming on the Z4 trans is excellent as well. I loved the DCT in my last E92 M3 but it was not very consistent just driving around normally.

While I would love a manual the ZF was in my old F-type, hellcat challenger, RAM pickups and also the Jeep JT I currently own. Never had a problem with the trans from any of them and I would expect it to last forever in something like a Z4.

[DPelletier]

for those that haven't seen this before: https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...f-eight-speed/

[jcard71]

I ended up going with this. I Will let you know how it goes


https://stonsho.com/

[Paul G29]

Always drive in Sport+ using the paddles (except when leaving my neighborhood - to noisy). Not as fast as the PDK but fast enough. Love it

[OmegaSupreme74]

Smooth as silk and IMO better than a Porsche PDK. It's just a monster below 2000 RPM!

[z4viper]

For motorway cruising in comfort mode its beautiful, way more fuel efficient than I expected. In Sport+ its just as good but changes purpose as it stays in high revs so always ready when you put the foot down! Sometimes this car feels N/A and you forget its turbo charged when you really let it fly