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11-22-2017, 02:05 PM | #1 |
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Road and Track asks, "What Cars are Better Without a Manual?"; answers, "M3/M4"
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...hout-a-manual/
"There are some cars that are just better without a manual transmission. For one reason or another, having an automatic or dual-clutch suits these cars better, and makes for an overall more positive driving experience over a traditional six-speed. If there's one car I'd recommend going for the auto, it's the current-generation BMW M3 and M4. While the six-speed manual is good, the cars' optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is much better-matched to that 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six. In the manual, the delay between shifts causes the car to drop out of boost, while in the fast-shifting DCT, that's something you don't have to worry about." Well I did have a bit of a dilemma when I purchased mine, but today I feel just a little better about my choice. |
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11-22-2017, 02:09 PM | #2 |
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I agree, the DCT is better suited for this car. The fun factor is really the selling point on the manual. For that reason, all my cars are manuals.
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11-22-2017, 02:10 PM | #3 |
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Calling the DCT vs Manual troops......
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Yeah, we don't have enough of those threads yet!!
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11-22-2017, 02:14 PM | #6 |
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The numbers point toward the DCT being the better option, but optioning the manual isn't about the numbers.
I would normally not even consider an auto, but when I test drove an M4 with one, I was impressed. Almost got that option... almost. |
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11-22-2017, 02:17 PM | #7 |
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BMW manual shifts have always played 2nd fiddle to the Porsche/Honda units.
It was an easy DCT decision for me. |
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11-22-2017, 02:50 PM | #9 |
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Im yet to see me loosing to another guy by few milliseconds, and be angry about it.
The life I live can't be taken back, the manual gives me pleasure and no one wants to drive it, it makes me smile and gives me the sensation of being in control. BMW, please save the manuals!
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11-22-2017, 03:36 PM | #10 |
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Ehh, I would argue that the broad torque curve makes this car very easy and a pleasure to drive in manual. But most people dont know how to drive a stick so auto it is
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Although at least one good argument for a dct in a turbo car is that power comes on so strong and fast that it’s helpful to be able to hold on with both hands. Not gonna lie, shifting can sometimes be difficult when you’re trying to hold on for dear life! Last edited by Rambler; 11-22-2017 at 04:49 PM.. |
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11-22-2017, 06:08 PM | #15 |
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I find these sorts of things so personal it doesn't really matter. I chose a MT because my old integra gsr was my favorite car ever and had a MT. I ended up going with autos for a bit because I was doing a lot of driving in traffic. I realized I wasn't having "fun" driving anymore so I wanted to go back to a MT. There is nothing wrong or right about that decision rather it's the one For me. Sure a Camry can take me off the line at times but I don't care.
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Save the manuals! Despite the emoticon, I'm not angry - people should get what they want. I'm just glad we still (for the time being) have a choice. I realize that I am slower than my colleagues with a DCT-equipped M3, and I care not a whit.
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The dct with gts flash makes the manual feel sloppy, the car does feels slow and boggy with the manual
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11-22-2017, 07:26 PM | #20 |
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With the option to have auto rev matching, I find it hard to see why the manual gets such low praise by those that drive their cars daily. I hope they offer 6MT in the future, and if not, then I'll say goodbye to the M.
Ps.. just test drove the DCT yesterday for the first time... it's a nice option and felt very smooth. I would not be disappointed with this option if I had no choice |
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