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Originally Posted by stressdoc
Although it is a relatively small factor, the supposed better fuel economy of the DCT has me leaning that way. If the manual has better efficiency, then it's back to the stick for me.
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Even if there is a difference, it will be minimal at best and your individual driving style will prevail when it comes to the "real life" number. I wouldn't at all have the transmission choice of the vehicle (which is $2900) depend on some EPA test numbers. Given the delta, I think you should choose EXACTLY what makes you happy because they are two different experiences, IMO.
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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA
From what I know of the F30 platform to date (n20/n26/n55), the 8 speed auto is rated better than the 6MT - but real world reports seem to indicate they are the same or even that the 6mt does slightly better.
Now I would expect the 8AT to do better given two additional gears, IDK, but I do know that manufacturers more and more game the setup for government fuel economy ratings. And they can best do that with automatic transmission compared to manuals.
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I agree! I think it's all based on who is driving and the ratings are exactly what they are labeled as: estimates
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Originally Posted by Brosef
maybe the American EPA test drivers are just lazier when driving stick than Europeans and less likely to downshift??  |
