Very comfortable. The V8 has plenty of torque and hp to move the somewhat heavy sedan. Fit and finish is top notch. My 03 MSport 540i is AT, would love a 6sp but it's also a back up for my wife E53 4.8iS, so I settle for the AT. Bimmers require more maintenance than average, but the driving experience is second to none. I drove it in the snow. Sliding my way home since I had summer tires on. With a set of snow tires, you would be fine.