Waiting for M-DCT / M-DKG ?

[reinaldo335]

do you guys think 2008 m3 is not selling well,
because people are waiting for mdct?

[!Xoible]

OMG this thread can get ugly

[MDCTFTW]

You can order DCT.

[barryallenflash]

Just got a black/black loaded 6M a week ago. Crazy about the car but had I known the dealer would be receiving two DCT cars several days later, I'd have waited until I could've test driven the DCT to compare. Dealer never said they were arriving, though.

[Big Windy]

no

[Keto]

Not selling well? Do you have access to actual data?

[barryallenflash]

I would like to hear from some European BMW M3 enthusiasts as to which is the more desirable transmission in Europe, as Americans seem to favor the new dual clutch set-up over the 6-speed manual.

[Ken37.73]

Originally Posted by barryallenflash

I would like to hear from some European BMW M3 enthusiasts as to which is the more desirable transmission in Europe, as Americans seem to favor the new dual clutch set-up over the 6-speed manual.

Manual. Everyone here thinks automaitics are for fattys only.

[m_parade]

Let's not start a war of auto vs manual please.

[barryallenflash]

It's not a war...simply a discussion as to which is the more preferred M3 transmission in America and Europe, and the reasons why.

[M-Maika]

I think most people in Europe will favor DKG.
The reason for that i can´t explain but probably because it´s has faster shift times and easy to drive if you turn it to auto.

Humm, i ordered DKG because launch control. just kidding.

Best Regards, Maika

[Romo]

I want it, it is "state off art"

New technology, just have to try it ( nothing wrong with MT though)

[Samifumi]

Initially, I was waiting for the DCT, but after spending some extended time behind the wheel of the 6-speed, I wouldn't mind if I ended up in either one. At this point though, I am waiting on the model year 2009 for the Google Maps integration into iDrive, the European seat cushions, and the possibility of some more interior and exterior options (which admittedly may not be forthcoming).

[reinaldo335]

Originally Posted by Samifumi

Initially, I was waiting for the DCT, but after spending some extended time behind the wheel of the 6-speed, I wouldn't mind if I ended up in either one. At this point though, I am waiting on the model year 2009 for the Google Maps integration into iDrive, the European seat cushions, and the possibility of some more interior and exterior options (which admittedly may not be forthcoming).

US model will never bring Euro seats, its because US air bags specifications.
I don't think i can wait a year for those google maps.

[phoenixbmwlife]

I don't see why this thread should turn ugly. It's just a preference.

[KonigsTiger]

Looks like the 6MT is selling very well despite the economy!

[reinaldo335]

i think many buyers from the new m3 went with the new 135i, and others are waiting fot M-DCT, there are a lot of new m3's in stock at the dealers, when the e46 m3 was new in 2001 almost averyone paid over msrp, and now they not selling well even below msrp.

[footie]

Originally Posted by M-Maika

I think most people in Europe will favor DKG.
The reason for that i can´t explain but probably because it´s has faster shift times and easy to drive if you turn it to auto.

Humm, i ordered DKG because launch control. just kidding.

Best Regards, Maika

Do the you with SMG vs Manual and you will see the ratio was huge in favour of the stick shift. Whether the new system eats inroads into this advantage for manual is unknown but when you take into account the extra £2600 BMW are charging for the privilege then I somehow think we will see a lot more manuals than DCT.

Only one person's opinion and feel free to disagree.

[Keto]

Originally Posted by barryallenflash

I would like to hear from some European BMW M3 enthusiasts as to which is the more desirable transmission in Europe, as Americans seem to favor the new dual clutch set-up over the 6-speed manual.

Yes, because individual members survey Europe daily and know the preferences of all European M3 drivers.

[KonigsTiger]

Originally Posted by reinaldo335

i think many buyers from the new m3 went with the new 135i, and others are waiting fot M-DCT, there are a lot of new m3's in stock at the dealers, when the e46 m3 was new in 2001 almost averyone paid over msrp, and now they not selling well even below msrp.

Where did you hear this? My impression is different.

[Keto]

Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Where did you hear this? My impression is different.

He made it up, of course.

[valeram]

Originally Posted by reinaldo335

do you guys think 2008 m3 is not selling well,
because people are waiting for mdct?

Most luxury item, that includes BMW specially the M3, are not selling well on our current economy. It can be good or bad. It will be good because there will be les buyer with more supplies but bad if you are affected by the current economy. Let us just be hoperful that the economy will get better.