M3 E9X DCT Life

[Klaibergenics]

Anyone out there had their M3 with over 100k miles? Curious to know how the DCT transmission has held up or if there have been repairs that are necessary. Also, curious if anyone knows the cost of replacing the DCT transmission.

[italyix]

Originally Posted by Klaibergenics

Anyone out there had their M3 with over 100k miles? Curious to know how the DCT transmission has held up or if there have been repairs that are necessary. Also, curious if anyone knows the cost of replacing the DCT transmission.

I believe cost of replacing DCT is something like $10K.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...00&hg=28&fg=05

[ES_TRADER]

Originally Posted by italyix

I believe cost of replacing DCT is something like $10K.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...00&hg=28&fg=05

if you go to getbmwparts.com, you can get it for only $9,100. not sure about shipping tho.

[Klaibergenics]

Any idea if the clutches in DCT can be replaced? Very curious when they go and cost. Sounds like if you have to replace the DCT it costs 10k plus labor...

[JDM3]

clutch is approx $1500 plus labor. Not a big deal

[JustMpwrd]

has anyone been changing the fluid on some interval in hopes of extended the DCT's life?

i thought i'd read of some people doing as such, and i'm wondering how that's worked out long-term.

[IFX]

Originally Posted by Klaibergenics

Any idea if the clutches in DCT can be replaced? Very curious when they go and cost. Sounds like if you have to replace the DCT it costs 10k plus labor...

I'm pretty sure the clutch could be replaced, as for longevity, I'm almost certain you can get 100k out of it. With abuse..

SMG was good for 60-80k easy..

[jlee]

How often are people changing their tranny fluids ?

Jeff

[SchnellM3]

Originally Posted by JustMpwrd

has anyone been changing the fluid on some interval in hopes of extended the DCT's life?

i thought i'd read of some people doing as such, and i'm wondering how that's worked out long-term.

Richard @ M-World sent out a sample of his fluid to Blackstone (I think he had around 40k, with a ton of track days) and they said that it was barely showing any signs of wear, if any..... If he's not showing any and running at the track every weekend, then daily driving your car shouldn't be a problem and it will last a long time as BMW states....

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by jlee

How often are people changing their tranny fluids ?

Jeff

BMW says it will last the lifetime of the car, IIRC.

[Moxie]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

BMW says it will last the lifetime of the car, IIRC.

They said the same about the 320iA tranny I had rebuilt @ 90K too. I plan on flushing it @ ~ 50-60K.

[klammer]

We shall see...I hope to break it so I can build a new better one

[WeathersWe]

Any idea if the clutches in DCT can be replaced? Very curious when they go and cost

[In Extremis]

Originally Posted by 1SICKM

clutch is approx $1500 plus labor. Not a big deal

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