Dec 14, 2007 · Hi all, Just picked up a 2002 M3 vert today. Have had a couple of other E46s, but nothing with SMG (obviously) 1. What is the preferred shifting method? What I mean is the owner's …

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 …

Dec 29, 2010 · I ran into the problem where my SMG transmission would not shift. I know there are many threads on this topic but what I found was that it took me a few hours of sifting through them to …

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...

Jun 30, 2022 · To George, it is an SMG and I would hate to completely replace the transmission. Probably cheaper just to buy another used car especially here in Korea. To Clearancediver, I'm …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sep 9, 2005 · The SMG system when functioning properly, in my opinion, borders on the magical and is capable of performing well under all conditions. Indeed what you are observing may be a malfunction …