I was looking at the spec sheet that I received from the BMW dealer on the 535i and it says the steptronic is a no charge item and the sport transmission is a required option. So does that mean you can't get the six speed manual? I'm in Italy ordering through military sales, so I'm wodering if anyone stateside ordered the 535 and if the auto trans is mandatory? If the 6 speed will hold up behind the 550 V8, I don't know why it wouldn't be available with the turbo motor.

You can order it with the 6-speed manual, I doubt many dealers will stock them though.

Cheers,

Chuck

The difference between the manual and the automatic is only one mile per gallon. Be Well.