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      10-31-2013, 02:33 PM   #31
paddy335
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Drives: M140i;X5 40d
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Originally Posted by Wajhik View Post
I think even when the 6MT is an afterthought like it was on the m5, it still provides the feel that the driver is looking for. Basically with these cars surpassing 5-6 and even 700hp they become very difficult to tame with a manual....even if we think the preliminary numbers are understated, the fact that manuals are becoming so scarce in all sports car lines we decided our first one should be a stick.
Right on....one day in the not very distant future MT's will only exist in used cars (or ultra-niche cars), so get them while you can. People debate the minutiae of MT vs DCT, but I am sure either will be great in the M3/4.

Old school rules.

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