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| | ROADandTRACK.com --- First Drives - BMW M3 (9/2002) |
 | | BMW's SMG transmission has a total of 11 auto and manual settings, and can be operated via the shift lever or steering wheel-mounted paddles. |
 | | The SMG has a total of 11 settings, six in manual mode (S1 through S6), and five in automatic (A1 through A5), adhering to the company's recent pattern of over-complicating its technology features. |
 | | The conventional manual was nice, too, but the SMG was quicker and more comfortable because it allowed us to concentrate more on steering, braking and accelerating, without experiencing any sacrifice in lap times. |
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