Which is better DCT or 6MT

buy2ls · 07-03-2016, 01:40 PM

Looking for my next car, it will be a low mileage 2013. I originally wanted the DCT for launch control, blah blah blah..... Should I compromise my decision? Thoughts from the brethren?

///M Power-Belgium · 07-03-2016, 01:48 PM

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monterey · 07-03-2016, 01:49 PM

Never compromise

///Motown · 07-03-2016, 01:54 PM

6MT of course

rmcard · 07-03-2016, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buy2ls

Looking for my next car, it will be a low mileage 2013. I originally wanted the DCT for launch control, blah blah blah..... Should I compromise my decision? Thoughts from the brethren?

It's harder to text and drink coffee with a 6MT, so I chose a DCT. Plus, I can cross my legs when I drive without having to worry about depressing the clutch. if these things are important to you (and they should be as this is 2016), your choice is made for you.

Also, faster.

buy2ls · 07-03-2016, 02:15 PM

I like the faster and launch control!!!!

Weyne Masters · 07-03-2016, 02:17 PM

DCT

MattM3SVT · 07-03-2016, 02:24 PM

Drive them both and decide for yourself.

BzsBimmer · 07-03-2016, 02:25 PM

DCT because they don't use manual transmissions in F1

ailikesiliu · 07-03-2016, 02:41 PM

personal preference

buy2ls · 07-03-2016, 02:42 PM

Does it play in to what model holds its resale value better?

Denk · 07-03-2016, 02:46 PM

Subjective, use the search and spend the next week reading all the comparisons. I've had both and prefer DCT, but that's me.

ailikesiliu · 07-03-2016, 02:48 PM

well if you look at the used market for e46 m3, a manual coupe is holding its value better for sure, but dct is a way better transmission than the crappy smg on e46, so it is hard to say.

Amirsm3 · 07-03-2016, 02:51 PM

DCT is for cock mongers and 6mt is for trannys. Get a CVT.

Stein · 07-03-2016, 03:05 PM

I personally prefer the level of engagement with the 6MT, as others have said it's subjective and there's a ton of threads on this already.

Tony B · 07-03-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

DCT because they don't use manual transmissions in F1

Yeah, right. And helmets are compulsory in F1.

So do we all wear helmets when driving on the street?

And F1 is a complete yawn-fest.

STooK · 07-03-2016, 03:30 PM

6AT

luis_m3 · 07-03-2016, 03:33 PM

I've had both. DCT is great if you live in the city or plan on hitting the track. 6MT (what I have now) is just more fun to drive and challenging at the track. My 5 cents.

BzsBimmer · 07-03-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony B

Yeah, right. And helmets are compulsory in F1.

So do we all wear helmets when driving on the street?

And F1 is a complete yawn-fest.

I wear my helmet on the street... I am the Stig

///M Power-Belgium · 07-03-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

I wear my helmet on the street... I am the Stig

Nihilation · 07-03-2016, 04:31 PM

Having owned an SMG M3, I go back and forth with my 6MT decision. I only drive across town on the weekdays so the 6MT is fine but if I was sitting in a lot of stop and go highway traffic I would have likely looked for DCT. If I was more of a track monkey going for lap times DCT would have been the only choice but being most spirited drives are on the back roads, 6MT is more rewarding.

Millie · 07-03-2016, 05:57 PM

I had a 09 DCT and now an 08 6MT. For driving around a congested city the DCT was way less stressful for sure. I didn't realize just how low on tq the engine is with the slightly longer 6MT gears. At half throttle I have to shift at 3-4k just to keep up with traffic. Also, the DCT felt faster just because you didn't need to lift at WOT. The 6MT and the S65 is definitely a handful at WOT for making smooth, quick shifts. Takes a lot of practice. The DCT felt boring at times and other than the rev-matching it felt like any other auto.

If I was to buy a third M3 I'd probably go with a 6MT if I could. Just feels more involved, plus not too many 400hp+ V8 sedans are sold these days.

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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	Subjective, use the search and spend the next week reading all the comparisons. I've had both and prefer DCT, but that's me.
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ailikesiliu Captain 80 Rep 998 Posts Drives: e90m3 997.2gt3rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (8)	well if you look at the used market for e46 m3, a manual coupe is holding its value better for sure, but dct is a way better transmission than the crappy smg on e46, so it is hard to say. __________________ 2008 E92M3 6SPD stripper 2011 E90M3 DCT baby hauler 2010 997.2 GT3RS 3.8 weekend warrior
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	DCT is for cock mongers and 6mt is for trannys. Get a CVT. __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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Stein Private First Class 12 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rip City iTrader: (0)	I personally prefer the level of engagement with the 6MT, as others have said it's subjective and there's a ton of threads on this already. __________________ 2011 BMW M3
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luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I've had both. DCT is great if you live in the city or plan on hitting the track. 6MT (what I have now) is just more fun to drive and challenging at the track. My 5 cents.
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Nihilation Lieutenant 184 Rep 518 Posts Drives: BMW M3, 328xi AT and 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Haymarket, VA iTrader: (1)	Having owned an SMG M3, I go back and forth with my 6MT decision. I only drive across town on the weekdays so the 6MT is fine but if I was sitting in a lot of stop and go highway traffic I would have likely looked for DCT. If I was more of a track monkey going for lap times DCT would have been the only choice but being most spirited drives are on the back roads, 6MT is more rewarding.
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Millie Lieutenant 120 Rep 595 Posts Drives: a bmw. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saskatchatoon iTrader: (1)	I had a 09 DCT and now an 08 6MT. For driving around a congested city the DCT was way less stressful for sure. I didn't realize just how low on tq the engine is with the slightly longer 6MT gears. At half throttle I have to shift at 3-4k just to keep up with traffic. Also, the DCT felt faster just because you didn't need to lift at WOT. The 6MT and the S65 is definitely a handful at WOT for making smooth, quick shifts. Takes a lot of practice. The DCT felt boring at times and other than the rev-matching it felt like any other auto. If I was to buy a third M3 I'd probably go with a 6MT if I could. Just feels more involved, plus not too many 400hp+ V8 sedans are sold these days. __________________ 2022 Nissan Armada (big couch) 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Gone 2008 SSII E90 6MT - Gone 2009 SG E92 DCT - Gone
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