Quote:
Originally Posted by Refined
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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Agreed, which is why the next M car I own will be an E92 M3. After driving both F80 DCT and owning a 6 speed F83 there's a pretty big difference. Loved the F83 6 speed though don't get me wrong.
Wife may still go F80 DCT individual route though.
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