Will I regret it?

[GewoW]

Waaaaaaaait... all good things come to those with patience!

[PetitPimousse]

Ok well just found an 08 with all I want but it has 33,000 miles. That seems high particularly if it is not CPO. Any advice on that? This would actually be cheaper than I'd intended so I could get some mods (mainly cosmetic and an exhaust) with the leftover but I'm a little concerned about warranty and maintenance. Should I wait for lower miles? Thanks so much!

[Mr Tonka]

If you're getting one with iDrive, i would wait for an 09'. Have you considered buying one that is outside of your geographic area?

[jb-m3]

Originally Posted by MrHarris

Buy what transmission you prefer, do not be impatient and buy what's in front of you. You will be haunted for a long long time!

Agreed. There are plenty of cars out there. Keep looking until you find exactly what you want. Iv'e experienced that itch to just pull the trigger because you want an M3, but that itch can sometimes lead you to make compromises that you will regret down the line. BE PATIENT!!!

[Roby84m]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

If you're getting one with iDrive, i would wait for an 09'. Have you considered buying one that is outside of your geographic area?

+1

[MAZNG]

I bought into the hype of the DCT and ordered it on my 09 although I've been a MT enthusiast most of my life. I truly wished I hadn't. I may change my mind if I decide to convert it to a f/t track car but until then, I miss my 6MT for daily driving.

[linsm3]

Originally Posted by PetitPimousse

Hello forum,

I've been looking around for a used e92 m3 for a while and I can't seem to find the right one at a dealership locally (have a trade). Went to see one yesterday, was PERFECT except for DCT. I'd love to get a 6MT instead. Everything else is right (CF roof, all interior goodies, price) but I can't make the jump because I'm concerned that I will regret it.
Anyone get a DCT when they originally wanted a 6MT and not regret it?
Thanks!

I was going to get MT but I go into the city a lot and it would be a pain, I love my DCT and drive it mostly in the manual mode anyway and never have regretted getting it. A question to you guys who track your car, am planning on taking it out there this summer, do you think it's an advantage with the DCT. BTW I'm a girl so don't hold that against me for my opinion.

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by linsm3

I was going to get MT but I go into the city a lot and it would be a pain, I love my DCT and drive it mostly in the manual mode anyway and never have regretted getting it. A question to you guys who track your car, am planning on taking it out there this summer, do you think it's an advantage with the DCT. BTW I'm a girl so don't hold that against me for my opinion.

Being able to be in the optimal gear at all times? I can't imagine DCT NOT being an advantage! I don't have track experience but at least from normal driving situations, being able to select a gear more rapidly & precisely is a huge bonus. Plus, it's one less thing to distract you from learning proper driving technique on a course.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by linsm3

I was going to get MT but I go into the city a lot and it would be a pain, I love my DCT and drive it mostly in the manual mode anyway and never have regretted getting it. A question to you guys who track your car, am planning on taking it out there this summer, do you think it's an advantage with the DCT. BTW I'm a girl so don't hold that against me for my opinion.

It’s an advantage in the respect that you won’t shift from 3rd to 2nd accidentally when trying to get into 4th. I’ve seen it at ever track event I’ve been to. Someone is getting in the groove with their car on their first track day, starting to push it more, then oops, went from 3rd to 2nd towards the exit of a long sweeping turn. Nothing good happens from that point on. The worst was seeing someone hit the wall nose first. Also a good way (practically the only way) to damage your motor.

Also, with all things being equal, DCT should make a mediocre driver better. Never miss-shifting, always being in the right gear, perfect rev-matching every time, etc … But for me, I’d rather have good rev-matching all day with a hand full of perfect ones on each lap. Those perfect ones stay in your memory for a long time. Unlike the robot matched revs. …. In my opinion of course.

[Pete The Greek]

there have been a lot of problems with the DCT, if you're a fan of 6MT I say go for it, you won't regret it

[saeedg48]

DCT all the way.
Unless you like going sideways.