M-DCT here I come!

devo · 01-30-2008, 09:28 AM

I just got a call from my dealer that a 13th week build is available for the M-DCT transmission. I am foregoing my 6 speed build and going the clutchless route.

The car should be here by the first week of May.

nusevad · 01-30-2008, 09:30 AM

congrats~

everyone is getting those calls~~

DonM3 · 01-30-2008, 09:35 AM

Dont worry Fifth. Your call will come soon enough

devo · 01-30-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

congrats~

everyone is getting those calls~~

Thanks. Be patient, I'm sure yours will come soon.

I am really making a leap of faith on this one. I have always been a manual fan. I hope it's what I expect.

Also, it appears that some of the build dates are being pushed back, probably due to the 70 damaged M's. We knew that this would have some residual effect.

GregW / Oregon · 01-30-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

I just got a call from my dealer that a 13th week build is available for the M-DCT transmission. I am foregoing my 6 speed build and going the clutchless route.

The car should be here by the first week of May.

What status were you at when you changed? I'm at 112, so assume I would have to give up this allocation and start over if I wanted to change? Or, maybe they would just slip the build date?

lucid · 01-30-2008, 01:54 PM

It's interesting to see the last minute shufflings between the 6MT and the M-DCT clubs! I was 60% M-DCT up until the point when things became real and I had to put an order in, and I chose 6MT because I don't want to order M-DCT without experiencing it in person. I might join the M-DCT club in 3-4 years if I decide that I really want the change. Good luck with your order Devo!

moss · 01-30-2008, 02:02 PM

Go for the dct - i drove a manual yesterday and it's a horrible gearbox.

southlight · 01-30-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

It's interesting to see the last minute shufflings between the 6MT and the M-DCT clubs! ... I had to put an order in, and I chose 6MT...

Welcome to the club. Joining of the month...

Best regards, south

lucid · 01-30-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Welcome to the club. Joining of the month...

Do I get a sign-up bonus? I can still change my order you know...

devo · 01-30-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

What status were you at when you changed? I'm at 112, so assume I would have to give up this allocation and start over if I wanted to change? Or, maybe they would just slip the build date?

My current build is in status 112. The order has been moved further out by two weeks. I have to bail on that order and go with another dealer if I want M-DCT.

I have to call back the second dealer within a couple of hours and let them know if I want the DCT. Now that I am faced with the real choice I am wavering. I might just stick with the 6 speed. See what three hours does. Ask me in an hour and I'll change my mind again.

Seriously, I think I am staying with the 6 speed. I am afraid that M-DCT will be too sterile for me.

RandyB · 01-30-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Welcome to the club. Joining of the month...

Best regards, south

No kidding! Nice pick up for the 6MT crowd. Welcome aboard. One hump or two?

lucid · 01-30-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyB

No kidding! Nice pick up for the 6MT crowd. Welcome aboard. One hump or two?

Ah, that's been agonizing me for over a year as I hate the look of the second hump. The interior doesn't look all that great to begin with, and the second hump is icing on the cake.

But I decided that I don't want to mess with ECU flashes to get access to the sport steering, the third and more aggressive throttle mapping, and the less instrusive DSC settings. And I would like to have the M-button--not that the button introduces any new functionality. So, I must admit I caved in on that one.

southlight · 01-30-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

Do I get a sign-up bonus? I can still change my order you know...

Hmm, is E's and my

not enough of a bonus?

Best regards, south

Romo · 01-30-2008, 02:50 PM

Don`t like the 2nd hump myself, but here in the Netherlands I can`t order it without

So the only alternative is not to order a M3......................................now that is a little bit to much to be asked

devo · 01-30-2008, 02:51 PM

Somebody make up my mind for me on this tranny thing!

lucid · 01-30-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Hmm, is E's and mine

not enough of a bonus?

Sure. Let's give each other a group hug!

Swamp will be lonely, but then Devo just joined the M-DCT club. Greg seems to be on the fence. So dynamic and exciting!

lucid · 01-30-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

Somebody make up my mind for me on this tranny thing!

I feel your pain, but ultimately, we are all painfully alone in this world when facing such existentialist dilemmas!

man02195 · 01-30-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

Somebody make up my mind for me on this tranny thing!

I was in the same boat as you, was 100% 6speed until saw the cab video with DCT and read the specs. Dealer called this morning, my 6speed sedan was flipping to fixed order within the hour for production week 7 (mid Feb?)..... so I opted for M-DCT and build date mid May for sedans.

RandyB · 01-30-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Romo

Don`t like the 2nd hump myself, but here in the Netherlands I can`t order it without

That is the horror I was afraid we would face here in the states. It would have likely been the final straw, although there really isn't another car that I'm interested in so I don't know what would have happened.

southlight · 01-30-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

Sure. Let's give each other a group hug!

Quote:

Originally Posted by devo

Somebody make up my mind for me on this tranny thing!

Tough decision. You're having the MT right now in the 335, don't you? Do you like it? Are you searching for something new/different? Just some thoughts...

If Swamp chimes in before you've made up your mind the outcome is pretty obvious.

Best regards, south

RandyB · 01-30-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

If Swamp chimes in before you've made up your mind the outcome is pretty obvious.

Noooo! We need to seal the deal before Swamp arrives. He does negative recruiting for the M-DCT camp.

GregW / Oregon · 01-30-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

My current build is in status 112. The order has been moved further out by two weeks. I have to bail on that order and go with another dealer if I want M-DCT.

I have to call back the second dealer within a couple of hours and let them know if I want the DCT. Now that I am faced with the real choice I am wavering. I might just stick with the 6 speed. See what three hours does. Ask me in an hour and I'll change my mind again.

Seriously, I think I am staying with the 6 speed. I am afraid that M-DCT will be too sterile for me.

Well, it's moot for me now--just found out I'm 150.

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