09-29-2014, 03:30 AM | #89 |
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Wait. You raise hell about the inadequacies of the manual transmissions in general and BMW's MT in particular, accuse one and all who prefer MTs of being Luddites, and then you buy one, laying the decision off on your wife?
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09-29-2014, 07:56 AM | #93 |
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Very strange thread....
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09-29-2014, 11:08 AM | #95 |
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I hesitate jumping into yet another MT vs DCT thread . . . but here goes.
First, I'm an old MT guy. Over 35+ years of car ownership, I've owned one car (for 14 months) that was an auto transmission. And yes, I know all the arguments . . . DCT is faster, MT is more visceral . . . vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream. About 18 months ago, I bought an M5 MT. The Germans said that that car was built for the DCT and that the MT was offered only to placate people like me in the North American market. After driving the car for two days, I knew in my soul that they were right (serves me right for arguing with the Germans). I got rid of the car after a year and jumped back into a 911 7MT. Joy! About two weeks ago, my BMW guy offered me a test drive in a M4 MT that they had on the lot (he's a smart guy, knowing that I've been driving BMWs since 1984 and that I wouldn't stay away for long). Anyway - I was blown away by the M4 and its MT. I loved the car and the transmission. I haven't driven a DCT and don't want/need to. Long story, short - if you like and want an MT, you won't be disappointed with the M3/4's. If you like and want a DCT, there's no way that you'll be disappointed either. Fwiw, I'm back lurking in the BMW forums, learning as much as I can about the M3/4. My dealer was right and I expect to trade my Audi S4 next year for an M3.
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09-29-2014, 11:29 AM | #96 |
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Like others I originally wanted a 6MT, but wound up ordering DCT. Coming from a GTR I wanted a 6MT so bad, but after driving a 6MT M4 my thoughts have changed. I *think* I would want a 6MT in a more raw car, if that makes any sense?
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09-29-2014, 11:54 AM | #97 |
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Even though my M4 must not be "a more raw car", I am very glad that I got the 6MT and am extremely pleased with it. For me, it makes driving the M4 more fun and the shifter and clutch are outstanding. The best of the 15 BMWs that I have owned.
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09-29-2014, 01:46 PM | #98 |
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Why would anyone who knows how to drive a MT get an auto in this car? I get the fact that the auto is a hair-length faster but you are giving up so much user engagement and money while adding weight.
IMO, BMW makes the AT a $2,900 option for a reason... and the reason is not necessarily for higher performance; it is for ease and comfortability while attracting more potential buyers For those saying the MT is notchy or slipping or whatnot... can you please elaborate what you mean and your experience with MT? |
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09-29-2014, 02:31 PM | #99 |
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BMW MTs historically have been a little notchy. Did not like the manual no the E9X which is why I went with DCT. Do we know if BMW is using the same shift mechanism on the MT as they did in the E9x, also is the DCT identical?
OP I have to admit I did like the DCT, but because somewhat boring to drive after some time and felt very unattached to the car. Actually ended up driving in auto many times. If you want to stay connected get the Manual.
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No bite from the MPSS tires implies you finally got the rear wheel spin you were looking for and lacking initially. Why ask for stickier tires when you said you wanted to spin them to begin with?? WTF? Am I the only one seeing all of the inconstancies with the OP? |
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10-12-2014, 08:25 AM | #103 |
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Interesting comments.
I'm coming from a CTSV, and I felt the opposite. I was extremely encouraged by the M4's torque and power compared to the V. Obviously the V had more sheer firepower, but the M4's agility coupled with it's just creamy motor makes it oodles better in my book. Not a regret in the world switching the cars. I do have a 6spd, and I understand that the DCT is faster and all that but for me, I wouldn't want this caliber of sports car without a stick. If I were getting something higher up in the sports range, like a GT3, Speciale, 650s, and it's not like i have the choice, but I understand why a dual clutch is the only option. Those cars are just on a different planet, and as much as we think we are each the next Alonso or Vettel, we're not. I could see having that much power and 3 pedals could be a very stressful ride (but I would still love to try it before I pick =( * Ultimately, I love my M4. I really do, I take pride getting into it everyday. It's got tons of personality and character and that's something that I missed a lot in previous BMW's. The box and clutch isn't as great as my 991 C2S, but it's good enough that I've strongly considered getting rid of the c2s for a GT3. It doesn't sound like much, but for me, if a car can make me sell it's competitor, it's doing a pretty fine job. ^Maybe the OP hasn't seen the Speciale's gearbox. I don't think Ferrari is behind anyone when it comes to a dual clutch. Rightfully so, They've been working on them for over a decade. |
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10-12-2014, 10:19 AM | #104 |
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I like manuals because they are fun to drive. While waiting for my M4 I drove an automatic Jeep Wrangler which is my winter car. My hand rested on shifter the whole time, could not help it. But in the end get whatever YOU like.
And I know an m4a and a jeep are not the same but every time I drive any 2 pedal car I find it less fun. That included a 911 turbo which I can't afford but a work colleague let me drive.
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10-12-2014, 10:40 AM | #105 |
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Guys what about the throttle response feel DCT vs 6MT - any difference for guys that have driven both?
I drove a DCT M5 and M3 back to back Friday. The M5 is an all out monster oh my god. I really liked the M3 as well but it seemed the computer was tweaking the input between the pedal and the engine way more than in the M5. |
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10-12-2014, 11:20 AM | #106 |
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After a 996 and a 997 (both 6MT), I had a DCT e92 for three years and found it boring so I got and am still driving a 6MT e92.
I drove a 6MT F82 a couple of weeks ago. The e92 really needs to be over 5,000 RPM, and in that range, the throttle response is powerful. Up at that range, shifting between gears is tricky because just being a few hundred RPM off of the rev match and the car jerks around (just as it does if you're driving along at 6 or 7,000 RPM and you just take your foot off the gas and re-apply - watch your passenger's heads bob back and forth). That's why I always felt that the DCT was a great transmission for that V8 engine: those high RPM gear changes are always smooth and don't unsettle the car. Nevertheless, I just don't have as much fun pulling a paddle as trying to do it myself. There is a lot of satisfaction in learning to drive that car with e 6MT well. On the other hand, the F82 turbo lag was obvious to me, so the car didn't have the same kind of immediate throttle response that my e92 has at high RPM (please read that sentence carefully - Im not saying that the F82 isn't powerful). Plus, given how much extra lower end torque the F82 has, it seemed to me that one could shift at lower RPM and still get plenty of pull (unlike the e92). It seemed much easier to shift and match revs in the F82, so I actually think that the 6MT is a better choice in the F82 than in the e92, unless you're just after the pure fun factor of doing it for yourself. I do believe that the DCT was a better match for the e92, and that that advantage is diminished in the F82. With the auto rev matching that's available in the F82, the MT seems like the perfect transmission. When you're feeling lazy (or you're letting someone else drive your car), the computer matches revs perfectly, and when you want the challenge and fun, you can do it yourself. As for notchiness and light pedal feel, you just get used to all of that stuff after driving the car for a few weeks and then they just don't matter anymore. These are purely subjective experiences that seem biggest at first and diminish over time. I wouldn't let those features affect my decision. The bottom line is whether you think it's more fun to do it for yourself or not. If you do, the 6MT in the F82 is a great choice. |
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10-12-2014, 01:30 PM | #107 |
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Great explanation. It probably is a gnats ass worth of turbo lag I am sensing. Leaning DCT but I need to drive the 6MT before I pull the trigger.
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Both transmissions are clearly excellent with great feedback from forum members. The MT will of course have much more of that connected/engaging feeling than the DCT. On the other hand, the DCT is the quicker transmission, and (arguably) better geared for the F8x (although the difference is not as significant as in the E9x). It will also set you back an extra $2,900 on a US car. I, personally, prefer the DCT. The extra performance and responsiveness is valuable not just on a track; sometimes on the street, that super-fast downshift compared to a 'normal speed' row-your-own downshift does provide that little bit extra. To me, that sort of transmission response just feels right in this M. Those ultra quick shifts just give me a hugely satisfying feeling. There are those who would miss the engagement of the MT if they owned a DCT; I would miss the razor-sharp quickness of the DCT if I went with the MT - on the F8x. By comparison, I'd rather have the MT on a Cayman over PDK. Either way, you cannot go wrong. They are both fantastic transmissions on a fantastic car.
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