Ok. Not a 6MT or DCT Thread, but what would work better. Help!

Doc · 12-25-2008, 02:55 PM

Get a test drive first in both before you make a decision. If you going to be sitting for ages in traffic DCT is the way fwd really. If you want the funnest car to drivev- 6spd is the way fwd

Clutch mod on the 6MT makes a sweet difference although it will make it a little more difficult to drive in traffic. Just poop it in neutral, let the left leg rest and you will be fine

BMW_03 · 12-25-2008, 03:15 PM

I live and deal with LA traffic everyday, around dowtown, and my previous car was a 335i 6AT, though I enjoyed it a lot there was the emotion and driving involvement missing for me, don't get me wrong a fast car is a fast car with either tranny, but you feel more connected with 6MT.
Now dealing with a 6MT M3 in LA can be a bit more stressful specially during those hours after a long day at work and heavy traffic, but its really rewarding to feel you have total control of the car, and i guess somewhat exciting to know that everytime you get in to drive it's the machine vs. your ability to master it and enjoy it's potential. So i love my 6MT!! ... Just my opinion.

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Doc Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 288 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW/Blk sunroof 19s Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Get a test drive first in both before you make a decision. If you going to be sitting for ages in traffic DCT is the way fwd really. If you want the funnest car to drivev- 6spd is the way fwd Clutch mod on the 6MT makes a sweet difference although it will make it a little more difficult to drive in traffic. Just poop it in neutral, let the left leg rest and you will be fine
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12-25-2008, 03:15 PM	#24
BMW_03 Lieutenant 25 Rep 450 Posts Drives: G01 X3 xDrive30i On Order Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (4)	I live and deal with LA traffic everyday, around dowtown, and my previous car was a 335i 6AT, though I enjoyed it a lot there was the emotion and driving involvement missing for me, don't get me wrong a fast car is a fast car with either tranny, but you feel more connected with 6MT. Now dealing with a 6MT M3 in LA can be a bit more stressful specially during those hours after a long day at work and heavy traffic, but its really rewarding to feel you have total control of the car, and i guess somewhat exciting to know that everytime you get in to drive it's the machine vs. your ability to master it and enjoy it's potential. So i love my 6MT!! ... Just my opinion.
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