| I would appreciate any comments before I purchase my 2005 M3 next Monday.
1) Will 19inch tires increase my ground clearance at all over the 18inch? I'm thinking no, since the low profile tire on the 19 inch seems to put it just as close to the ground as the 18inch.
2) Other than looks, is there any particular reason to get the 19inch wheels?
3) From talking to a few BMW owners I can tell that the SMG versus manual topic is akin to a right to bear arms or abortion discussion, so I'm not trying to start any kind of feud, just trying to get some info for a $55k purchase. I have driven the SMG and do like it (in a different way) than a manual. I am still, however, leaning towards a manual, and to assist in my decision I am specifically interested in the realiability of the SMG transmission from those who own them. Any problems?
Thank you all for your time. | 
