do you guys know when auto transmission come in M3?

anuna · 02-25-2008, 12:36 AM

I am looking for auto transmission for M3 either sedan or coupe
I think there is only manual transmission out there
so do you guys know when auto transmission come out for M3?
thank you

!Xoible · 02-25-2008, 12:41 AM

u can already order the M-DCT. M-DCT is "automatic" enough for your needs. this is the "automatic" option for you. the reason why i have it in quotes will be revealed once people start bashing me for calling it "automatic"

anuna · 02-25-2008, 12:59 AM

I got it thank you so much!

anuna · 02-25-2008, 01:13 AM

thank you mantis but do you know when exact or expected time when M-DCT come out on market? such as MT looks like came out last week how about M-DCT version?
thank you~

inmotion · 02-25-2008, 03:59 AM

does anyone know how does the "auto" drive mode on teh MDCT is? I hate the auto mode on SMG.

GarryF · 02-25-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by inmotion

does anyone know how does the "auto" drive mode on teh MDCT is? I hate the auto mode on SMG.

It doesn't look like anyone outside BMW has driven it yet, so no one knows for sure.

footie · 02-25-2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by inmotion

does anyone know how does the "auto" drive mode on teh MDCT is? I hate the auto mode on SMG.

Unfortunately no one outside of BMW knows this but the technology does allow for a pretty decent auto mode in these Dual-clutch setups, the VAG DSG gearbox work very well in both auto mode (normal and sport). I can't understand the logic of 5 auto modes but will hold judgement until I have sampled the box myself to see how it compares to the Audi/VW version.

So basically if BMW's programme is wrote correctly then is should be brilliant.

skierman64 · 02-25-2008, 06:52 AM

Full scale production of the "automated clutch" M-DCT will occur in June. There will be limited production March-May. I have a suspicion that all March-May production has already been spoken for, however that is an educated guess not based on anything that BMW has said.

!Xoible · 02-25-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anuna

thank you mantis but do you know when exact or expected time when M-DCT come out on market? such as MT looks like came out last week how about M-DCT version?
thank you~

no problem, seems it's gonna be a couple of months before it's produced on a large scale, but you can order it now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inmotion

does anyone know how does the "auto" drive mode on teh MDCT is? I hate the auto mode on SMG.

i dont know if anyone has really driven that thing yet. what dont you like about SMG?

inmotion · 02-25-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

no problem, seems it's gonna be a couple of months before it's produced on a large scale, but you can order it now.

i dont know if anyone has really driven that thing yet. what dont you like about SMG?

my wife doesn't bother with shifting on the smg, but the auto mode shifts pretty jerky and slow if you're not familiar with the transmission. So I'm hearing an earful whenever she takes the M5 out.

nusevad · 02-25-2008, 01:54 PM

Never.

But there is M-DCT.

skierman64 · 02-25-2008, 04:40 PM

That's the best answer yet. However given the way the question was asked, I'd imagine the OP doesn't know what M-DCT is.

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