On 3/27/05 4:18 AM, in article ,
"russell_a_smith" > wrote:

> I here that the semi auto boxes on M3 BMW's have been responciable for
> damaged engines, and Ive been advise to give SMG equiped cars a wide birth .
> (Im told its the launch control on the box that does the damage)
> Is this true about the boxes as the values of these cars are comparable
>
The SMG boxes are not responsible for engine damage. In fact, the SMG will
not let you over rev due to downshift to a wrong gear, like a standard
manual tranny would. There were engine problems, mostly in 01's, with a
production wide recall through mid 03 to replace rod bearings. The problem
appears solved. The SMG's are complex and have their own issues.