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If anyone tells you DCT is automatic, remind them that automatic transmissions have torque converters and valve bodies (or at least electric solenoid systems in place of a valve body). Of course, the SMG had an electro-hydraulic gear selection system, dammit.... I just wish some search engine builder would step up and add that all important third option to the transmission selection, something that would gather up DCT, SMG, and whatever Audi and the rest offer, into one label. Call it "automated manual"? Many of the otherwise skilled salesmen think that anything without a clutch pedal is an "automatic", so whomever is the "internet sales manager" for a dealership ends up selecting automatic in the online sales filing. There's also that very thin portion of the sales force who recognize the difference, and are just as frustrated with that lack of a third option as we are. Do they put manual, because thats what the car really is? (and wave off all those shoppers who don't want a stick shift ) or do they put automatic to attract the anti-clutch pedal folks (while incurring the wrath of us purist demigods for seeming so stupid that they don't know what DCT is?) I'd also be happy if the search engines allowed selection by exclusion. I'd really like to be able to search for anything but white, or anything but silver, or anything but red, for certain cars. I'd like to shop Ferrari's and exclude red, because they look so good in black, blue, etc. Can't. I'd have to manually go in and select every color but red and by the time I'm done I'm tired of shopping. Some sites will allow boolean terms so I can put "-red" in the keywords and that usually gets results, but what if the car is black over tan, and the ad copy states "includes factory-custom red stitching"? I'd never see the car.
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01-20-2020, 08:12 PM | #2796 | |
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I've seen "automanual" as an option on one of the search engines can't remember which though. I like the exclusion idea. Anything to make searches moreI hear stories of forum members waiting more than a year to find their car. I see a few that I'm interested in but not at the price they are asking. You're looking at Ferrari's? Nice! I've searched M4s, M6s, etc... Keep coming back to the E92's.
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01-20-2020, 09:53 PM | #2797 |
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Completely agree the search engines, regardless of site thy are horrendous. Comes down to having to manual scroll through all listings without excluding anything based on a filter, as you never know if those filters are removing something you want to be included, given nothing is labeled consistently.
To make matters worse there is no one site to my knowledge like a Kayak.com equivalent that aggregates all listings. If you know of it I'd love the suggestion. Albeit at this point I'm not longer in the market in the near future. Now just need to figure out how to never let any of Mother Nature's elements touch my car given it's parked outside. |
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Don't discount ads for cars not having images from dealers. Mine didn't. I can only assume it's due to having limo tint on the front windows and they didn't want to be responsible.
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But even though I'm more satisfied with BMW than anything else I've ever owned or driven, I'd still like the experience of having an exotic. I'd consider anything they've made, even the front engine cars, but I kind of have a desire for a classic Pininfarina style like the 348tb.
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01-21-2020, 01:54 PM | #2800 |
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If the car is local, can definitely go take a look. Otherwise, it's not feasible. I'm mostly looking to see if it is indeed 6mt.
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Space Grey Metallic, black interior, carbon fiber roof DCT Comfort access, nav, heated seats. No EDC or rear sunshade unfortunately 59,000 miles, all in warm weather (TX), clean carfax aside from having several owners $29,500 Some small rock chips on the front bumper which is to be expected for a 8 year old car but otherwise the paint is in immaculate condition. Minor curb rash on one wheel. Took it to a German auto shop for a PPI. He said the actuators we're about to go out (found out later he was just doing me a solid by giving me a bargaining chip, he had a soft spot for E92's), mentioned the curb rash and said the seal on the diff was a little leaky. The only mod he noticed was the secondary cats and resonators were removed and pipes welded in. The car looks, sounds, and performs great. Interior is in great condition. Very happy with the purchase. |
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02-22-2020, 04:00 PM | #2806 |
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My 2011 lacks the sunshade. That and BMW apps are the only options missing. From time to time I wonder how difficult it would be to add it.
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02-22-2020, 06:33 PM | #2807 |
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~56,000 miles 6 speed manual Alpine white, Black leather, Carbon leather trim Carbon roof iDrive, Comfort Access, Individual audio, power seats Paint is in excellent condition, Interior in good condition other than some typical wear on the driver seat Carfax does have a minor accident (rear bumper cover was replaced) but nothing structural. Clean title though. A few minor mods - eisenmann exhaust, lowering springs, Apex wheels, BMW performance carbon trunk lip spoiler Paid $18,500 private party How did I do? Feels like a pretty solid price based on my research. |
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Year and Model:2013 E92 M3 Miles: 48,xxx Options: zcp, CF roof, mineral white with/ black-and-grey two tone leather Transmission: dct Paid: $32,000.00 After looking for over a year, I'm really happy with finding this M3. It had one owner, all dealer maintained and it was located in my state. |
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Yes DCT also. Had two E9X previously, have an e46 now. Feels good to get back in to an e92 with more options.
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