Why did you get the transmission that you got?

PrometheusM3 · 06-30-2013, 07:37 PM

6MT, after driving both and analyzing for months, going back and forth, and then reading this thread and realizing the same thing would happen to me eventually.

JoeKixxon · 06-30-2013, 07:43 PM

The reason I got 6MT is because I learned on a stick, my Dad drove MT, and my uncle drove MT. And I thought they were pretty f**kin cool (all 3: Dad, uncle, and MT).

So I wouldn't have even looked at an auto.

That said, when I bought my M3 I didn't even know what a DCT was. Now that I've read about it I would have tried it too.

I just plain love a standard, but I don't know any better...

///M Power-Belgium · 06-30-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by robotk

Get it man....

///M Power-Belgium · 06-30-2013, 07:51 PM

This tread will be a hit...like alway's....6 MT vs DCT

But guy's...please don't fight...like usual ..

diM-_- · 06-30-2013, 07:52 PM

Bought a DCT without even test driving it. No regrets. Stupid quick shifts. The hype is all true. Love it.

Denk · 06-30-2013, 07:56 PM

After test driving both, DCT by a wide margin.

Poppin Fresh · 06-30-2013, 08:12 PM

I chose DCT because I broke my left ankle and damaged my achilles tendon...no more MT for me sadly.

GOLFFRR · 06-30-2013, 08:28 PM

I had 4 6mt e92M and I wanted to give the DCT try this go around since it was going to be the last chance I had to do so.

Gop-Dogg · 06-30-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by te37

Simple question. Why did you get your transmission type? I'm hoping to get my first ever BMW, and I have been driving manual cars for the last three years, so I am after a 6 speed m3. Just curious why others choose manual or auto and if they like it and/or if they want to change.
Nick

Having had 5-sp and 6-sp manuals, SMG and now DCT in my string of M-Cars, I prefer the automated manuals from a "hi-tech" feeling standpoint as well as the practical usability advantage (puttering through traffic and blasting down the highway). I'm not a "race car driver" trying to shave tenths of a second off my grocery run times, so I don't see the slight weight penalty as a worthy concern. I don't buy into the "connectedness" argument either. I prefer the immediacy of the automated unit to the mechanics of rowing the gears.

cmk227 · 06-30-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JWE90

6spd. I only drive manual...there is no art in driving an auto/DCT/whatever they call it this year.

Technologically, the semiauto is better hence it's use in F1 racing. But I am not a race car driver so ...

Well said. I just love the feel of the manual. Who cares if DCT is faster what I want is to enjoy shifting even if it to head to the grocery store.

OilPatch · 06-30-2013, 08:57 PM

I went with a 6mt because this will be my weekend car and I will be driving it for pure pleasure. I have no doubts about how great DCT is, and would have gone that route if this was going to be my DD.

AshyLarryMP · 06-30-2013, 09:10 PM

DCT is one of the things that makes this car different and special, as does CF roof.

davesaddiction · 06-30-2013, 09:20 PM

For a greater degree of involvement with this incredible machine. Didn't want my left leg to feel left out.

Dual-clutch systems are great technology, here to stay, and will only get better.

That said, good luck getting a true manual transmission with a naturally-aspirated ///M V8 ever again... Mine's a keeper.

Dougeefresh · 06-30-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jchristianp

DCT. Wife.

It's grown on me. I would have been happy with either.

This. I've had MT for most of my cars but I am actually happy that I got DCT this time.

emKel · 06-30-2013, 11:17 PM

6MT, i like 3 pedals, it's more fun than twiddling fingers to me.

k-lo · 07-01-2013, 12:05 AM

DCT, because the better half also wants to drive the M. In my opinion the DCT is definitely better as an all around tranny.

IfIWerem3 · 07-01-2013, 12:45 AM

I can't believe this hasn't been said yet. I got the dct so that I can slap my kids in back when they act up while rolling up to a stop sign or whatever the situation may be. Haha just joking. i don't have kids. I got the dct for the wife. She knows how to drive a manual but we wanted to try something new. We enjoy it.

Purple88Gold · 07-01-2013, 12:52 AM

6MT = fun to drive
AUTO = boring

m3less · 07-01-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

DCT is faster...0-60 time

-0.5 sec.
DCT consumes less

DCT in D-mode in traffic is a blessing
DCT i love the shifters
DCT looks better
DCT is the latest shift technology
Is this enough to get a DCT ?
And i know...i will get now the 6 MT guy's on my neck ...

2nd ^this

aoysgelt · 07-01-2013, 01:21 AM

After 20 years of only driving manual I got DCT primarily so that my wife can drive it as well. Otherwise I would have gotten manual. Now I had DCT for a while my next car will likely be DCT as well - it is just a much better (IMO) transmission.

k-lo · 07-01-2013, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Purple88Gold

6MT = fun to drive
AUTO = boring

it's semi auto

Koldun · 07-01-2013, 04:52 AM

DCT, because stop and go traffic is a thing, and the 1-2 on 6MT is like pulling teeth.

06-30-2013, 07:37 PM	#23
PrometheusM3 Aquarian 10 Rep 298 Posts Drives: LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	6MT, after driving both and analyzing for months, going back and forth, and then reading this thread and realizing the same thing would happen to me eventually. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe Individual \| Laguna Seca Blue \| 6MT \| Black Extended \| Piano Black \| Moonroof MS Stage II Intake + Test Pipes \| Dinan Pulley \| BPM Tune \| Racing Dynamics Springs \| IND painted accessories \| ZCP Knob \| OSS Angel Eyes
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06-30-2013, 07:43 PM	#24
JoeKixxon Captain 715 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Sakhir Orange on Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	The reason I got 6MT is because I learned on a stick, my Dad drove MT, and my uncle drove MT. And I thought they were pretty f**kin cool (all 3: Dad, uncle, and MT). So I wouldn't have even looked at an auto. That said, when I bought my M3 I didn't even know what a DCT was. Now that I've read about it I would have tried it too. I just plain love a standard, but I don't know any better...
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06-30-2013, 07:51 PM	#26
///M Power-Belgium General 63551 Rep 24,710 Posts Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	This tread will be a hit...like alway's....6 MT vs DCT But guy's...please don't fight...like usual ..
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06-30-2013, 07:52 PM	#27
diM-_- Enlisted Member 0 Rep 47 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (-1)	Bought a DCT without even test driving it. No regrets. Stupid quick shifts. The hype is all true. Love it.
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06-30-2013, 07:56 PM	#28
Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	After test driving both, DCT by a wide margin.
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06-30-2013, 08:12 PM	#29
Poppin Fresh Colonel 86 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	I chose DCT because I broke my left ankle and damaged my achilles tendon...no more MT for me sadly. __________________
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06-30-2013, 08:28 PM	#30
GOLFFRR 10822 Rep 27,603 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	I had 4 6mt e92M and I wanted to give the DCT try this go around since it was going to be the last chance I had to do so. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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06-30-2013, 08:57 PM	#33
OilPatch First Lieutenant 19 Rep 338 Posts Drives: VW TDi & BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 VW Jetta TDI [0.00]	I went with a 6mt because this will be my weekend car and I will be driving it for pure pleasure. I have no doubts about how great DCT is, and would have gone that route if this was going to be my DD. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 \| Le Mans Blue \| 6 Speed Manual \| Competition Pack \| Premium Pack \| Cold Weather Pack \|
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06-30-2013, 09:10 PM	#34
AshyLarryMP Lieutenant 24 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2011 MW E92 ZCP DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	DCT is one of the things that makes this car different and special, as does CF roof.
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06-30-2013, 09:20 PM	#35
davesaddiction is fast cars 391 Rep 2,137 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 6MT SSII BPM Stg II Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	For a greater degree of involvement with this incredible machine. Didn't want my left leg to feel left out. Dual-clutch systems are great technology, here to stay, and will only get better. That said, good luck getting a true manual transmission with a naturally-aspirated ///M V8 ever again... Mine's a keeper. __________________ Daddy's Rocket Sled! Clarkson: "It is... pretty much perfect... Why don't I have one of these cars?" Harris: "The saloon is definitely the M3 of choice."
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06-30-2013, 11:17 PM	#37
emKel Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 207 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	6MT, i like 3 pedals, it's more fun than twiddling fingers to me. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 / Phoenix Yellow / Fox Red Extended / 6MT 2006 E46 M3 / Phoenix Yellow / Black Nappa / 6MT www.EMKEL.com
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07-01-2013, 12:05 AM	#38
k-lo Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2016 F83, 2012 Cayenne Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	DCT, because the better half also wants to drive the M. In my opinion the DCT is definitely better as an all around tranny.
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07-01-2013, 12:45 AM	#39
IfIWerem3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 40 Posts Drives: aimlessly around Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	I can't believe this hasn't been said yet. I got the dct so that I can slap my kids in back when they act up while rolling up to a stop sign or whatever the situation may be. Haha just joking. i don't have kids. I got the dct for the wife. She knows how to drive a manual but we wanted to try something new. We enjoy it.
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07-01-2013, 12:52 AM	#40
Purple88Gold Holding Out 8 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 88 Honda Civic DX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	6MT = fun to drive AUTO = boring __________________ E92 AW/FR Ext 6MT/ZCP/ZPP/ZTP "The M3 M DCT simply does everything well except tow a hot-dog stand. It may even be the second-best car in the world after the M3 manual. "
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07-01-2013, 01:21 AM	#42
aoysgelt Private 18 Rep 64 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	After 20 years of only driving manual I got DCT primarily so that my wife can drive it as well. Otherwise I would have gotten manual. Now I had DCT for a while my next car will likely be DCT as well - it is just a much better (IMO) transmission.
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07-01-2013, 04:52 AM	#44
Koldun Banned 10 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	DCT, because stop and go traffic is a thing, and the 1-2 on 6MT is like pulling teeth.
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