6MT to DCT

weaksauce · 05-22-2017, 04:48 PM

Sorry if I am late to the party and this has already been asked, but thinking of going from my e93 6mt to a f80 DCT.

For those that have made the move, any regrets? Or, are you all pretty much at peace with it?

SD ///M4 · 05-22-2017, 05:06 PM

No. I've been driving a manual transmission for over 50 years and have only owned one car (my first used car) with an automatic. I love the DCT in my M4 and wouldn't order an M3/M4 any other way. If I want to drive a stick, I can always drive my Z4 M Roadster.

captainaudio · 05-22-2017, 05:17 PM

No regrets.

nyc f82 · 05-22-2017, 05:19 PM

Had a 15 m4 6mt previously, now a 17 m3 comp pack dct. This is my first automatic car and I love the DCT tranny very happy with my decision.

When I purchased my m4 last year I wouldn't even look at dct cars, but once I actually drove one my whole perspective changed. The performance advantage is well worth it alone, shifts are super quick, also impossible to money shift and have BMW blame a over rev on you and void your warranty.

Mike991M4 · 05-22-2017, 05:22 PM

no regrets. I bought it because I have a 7MT 991 that I don't like driving to work in traffic. I took both to the tail of the dragon this weekend, along with several other nice mountain roads and thoroughly enjoyed both cars.

Fake News 2017 · 05-22-2017, 05:22 PM

NOPE

Fast4d · 05-22-2017, 05:43 PM

6 speed in my 'beater' 325

DCT in my M3

no regrets. unless it breaks after warranty period!

MRV99 · 05-22-2017, 05:50 PM

No regrets here but then again I wanted the DCT. I had a 540 msport w/ manual and it was great but I wanted the DCT. I drove a Ferrari with "DCT" and it convinced me

Howard_R · 05-22-2017, 06:52 PM

Cool - another 6MT vs DCT thread - these never get old!

9SECDD · 05-22-2017, 07:10 PM

No regrets.

SD ///M4 · 05-22-2017, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard_R

Cool - another 6MT vs DCT thread - these never get old!

The thing is, it isn't. The OP asked "For those that have made the move, any regrets?". He didn't ask for the opinion of the die-hard manual transmission enthusiasts.

So for anyone who has a manual transmission, move along, nothing to see here, this thread isn't for you...

jpdchicago · 05-22-2017, 11:10 PM

After 40 years of driving manuals (last 12 being manual M3s), I had to let go when I bought the GTS. I have to admit I was apprehensive at first but flooring it at the light or on highway ramps without missing a bit has its rewards.
Right now working on the paddles just for fun, but I have not found any advantages to them. Shifting is crazy fast as is and the whole experience still extremely entertaining, especially on sport + everything (well, except for steering).
I can see myself practicing on the paddles for additional downshifting before a curve at the track... other than that, no regrets at all!

dmboone25 · 05-23-2017, 09:26 AM

I have gone back and forth a few times - my first several cars were all MT, and I really enjoyed the experience. I had a 2010 135 on lease, which had the DCT - I didn't care for the DCT in that car, didn't think it was very well executed.

Went back to a MT with my 235, but then got PDK on my 981 and DCT on the F80 ZCP. For an every day driver, it is really hard to beat the "range" of the DCT (just like the overall range of driving characteristics of the M3 itself). You can make the experience fit whatever mood you're in, and match it to the type of road or traffic you're dealing with too. For a DD, I am definitely a convert and will stick with the PDK/DCT I think.

I might consider a MT for a "pure toy" car, just for thrashing. But that wouldn't be a slam dunk either...

TypeOne · 05-23-2017, 10:19 AM

This is the first DCT car that I have owned, all of my previous cars have been 6mt.

I can say that it has taken a while to get used to it. Don't get me wrong, it's amazing and shifts insanely fast when you want it to. I think that either way, they both have their pros and cons.

I never drove a 6mt F80 before I bought a DCT so I can't say for sure but I would image it's just as much if not more fun to drive. I opted for DCT since the car just seems faster without the manual trans.

I have a few other cars that I can drive to get my three pedal fix, but to answer the question... no, I don't regret getting the DCT.

The 6MT would be an awesome choice though.

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weaksauce Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 M3 6MT AW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	6MT to DCT - Any regrets? Sorry if I am late to the party and this has already been asked, but thinking of going from my e93 6mt to a f80 DCT. For those that have made the move, any regrets? Or, are you all pretty much at peace with it?
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nyc f82 Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 239 Posts Drives: AW F82 M4 Join Date: May 2016 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Had a 15 m4 6mt previously, now a 17 m3 comp pack dct. This is my first automatic car and I love the DCT tranny very happy with my decision. When I purchased my m4 last year I wouldn't even look at dct cars, but once I actually drove one my whole perspective changed. The performance advantage is well worth it alone, shifts are super quick, also impossible to money shift and have BMW blame a over rev on you and void your warranty.
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Mike991M4 Second Lieutenant 147 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Loganville, GA iTrader: (0)	no regrets. I bought it because I have a 7MT 991 that I don't like driving to work in traffic. I took both to the tail of the dragon this weekend, along with several other nice mountain roads and thoroughly enjoyed both cars.
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jpdchicago Major 1359 Rep 1,394 Posts Drives: M4 CSL, X3MC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicago area iTrader: (0)	After 40 years of driving manuals (last 12 being manual M3s), I had to let go when I bought the GTS. I have to admit I was apprehensive at first but flooring it at the light or on highway ramps without missing a bit has its rewards. Right now working on the paddles just for fun, but I have not found any advantages to them. Shifting is crazy fast as is and the whole experience still extremely entertaining, especially on sport + everything (well, except for steering). I can see myself practicing on the paddles for additional downshifting before a curve at the track... other than that, no regrets at all!
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dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4972 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	I have gone back and forth a few times - my first several cars were all MT, and I really enjoyed the experience. I had a 2010 135 on lease, which had the DCT - I didn't care for the DCT in that car, didn't think it was very well executed. Went back to a MT with my 235, but then got PDK on my 981 and DCT on the F80 ZCP. For an every day driver, it is really hard to beat the "range" of the DCT (just like the overall range of driving characteristics of the M3 itself). You can make the experience fit whatever mood you're in, and match it to the type of road or traffic you're dealing with too. For a DD, I am definitely a convert and will stick with the PDK/DCT I think. I might consider a MT for a "pure toy" car, just for thrashing. But that wouldn't be a slam dunk either... __________________ Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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TypeOne Enthuisiast 93 Rep 423 Posts Drives: G05 X5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (0)	This is the first DCT car that I have owned, all of my previous cars have been 6mt. I can say that it has taken a while to get used to it. Don't get me wrong, it's amazing and shifts insanely fast when you want it to. I think that either way, they both have their pros and cons. I never drove a 6mt F80 before I bought a DCT so I can't say for sure but I would image it's just as much if not more fun to drive. I opted for DCT since the car just seems faster without the manual trans. I have a few other cars that I can drive to get my three pedal fix, but to answer the question... no, I don't regret getting the DCT. The 6MT would be an awesome choice though. __________________ AW F80 M3 / RAYS / TOYO TIRES / BMS IG: @hybrid_david
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