I've never driven a D4 so can't comment on them, but my X5 has the ZF 8HP 8 speed transmission which is probably fundamentaly the same as the one in the D4 and it is a fabulous gearbox.
Both our family cars have been autos since 2006 and there have been a few before this one, all of which I've often switched to manual control especially for more 'spirited' driving.
I can honestly say I barely touch the paddles on the X5 though, it's just not necessary, in fact I probably couldn't tell you which gear I am in most of the times, the gear changes, up and down, are almost imperceptible.
And you know how some auto boxes have that kind of hesitation when slowing down at roundabouts, then speeding up again? Have never noticed that with this car.
If it's as good in the D4, then I'd highly recommend it.
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2019 BMW M5 (my daily driver)
2002 Mark's D2 S8 FE
2020 BMW M340d xDrive (Anely's daily driver)
2000 FL D2 4.2 QS - SOLD 2011
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