Dec 7, 2020 · I liked the SMG but for many reasons switched it. I plan on keeping the car forever and with BMW constantly raising prices in another 10 years I'll probably need another pump …

In BMW's credit, M cars are meant for the track. The US version of the software for the SMG is definitely worse than what everyone else got. For some reason, BMW likes to hose the US …

Sep 4, 2017 · This is cheaper than a complete SMG unit replacement, but still a costly repair. For about $2500, I had the seals replaced, the accumulator replaced, and the SMG motor itself …

Sep 29, 2022 · IIRC it cost about 10-12K EUR to replace it. The "new" one (from BMW Germany, probably refurbished, but as new and original as one can buy from BMW) worked fine at …

i would say that if you want another E46 with paddle shifters, get an automatic, buy an M3 smg steering wheel (and clockspring if the new one doesnt come with it. then theres this little wiring …

Jul 25, 2019 · Hey guys, I've been considering buying an E46 M3 as my first BMW and also my first car. Deep down, the SMG transmission makes me second guess myself, as it is very likely …

Sep 14, 2020 · I'm looking at something like a 100k mileish bmw E60 545/550 with the actual manual, not the horrific smg. I've done a fair bit of research on them, my mom has an 08 550 …

Jun 28, 2020 · The first SMG was very clunky and annoying to drive. They ironed it out in the later models, but nothing beats the thrill of 3 pedals in the E46 M3. Reply reply

Feb 14, 2023 · The only thing that fits is the Gs6-53BZ from the e92 m3 and there is a very rare m5 version of it. Forget about finding them used anymore... scrapyards ask ridiculous prices …

SMG = manual transmission with automated shifts. (SMG is BMW's name for the system.) Has one clutch and goes up and down in the gears based on your input. DCT = manual …