I drove a very well sorted 1983 BMW 528e 5mt with 343k miles through NYC and I have to tell you - that sucker crashed over the condition of those roads.

Good for him on the promotion. But it has to feel pretty hollow when your boss has publicly stated that they are building the team around your teammate.

What´s the big deal about the 5-spd auto? Works good, reliable, keeps the revs low at highway speed. The 6-spd auto from the new LC Prado doesn´t really get too good reviews in Europe, apparently to much torque converter slippage. At least with the 2.8 TD