M-DCT or 6MT???

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 04:29 PM

what's up...
I am a few days away from closing a deal on selling my 2009 e92 M3 6MT.
Now, I plan to possibly purchase a new 2011 e90 M3 sedan (6mt or M-dct idk yet. I know that BMW is no longer making the M3 sedan, but here's my problem/question. I've been driving manual transmissions since the day I got my drivers license. I have NEVER even test driven an M-DCT M3 nor any car w/ dual clutch transmission. I have always LOVED the feeling of having full control of the transmission while driving..
So, how would you compare driving a 6MT to driving a M-DCT??
A friend of mine told me it's about a -20% in fun factor??
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time friends

Eau Rouge · 01-18-2012, 04:36 PM

OP, there are many threads that essentially contain the substance of any replies that will be posted after this one.

There's good news and bad news.

The bad news: None here other than yourself is in a position to decide for you.

The good news: You say that already "love" the MT...

03BeastCharmer · 01-18-2012, 04:36 PM

Go test drive and see how it feels. We can't decide if you'll be able to live it long term. There are people on both sides of this debate.

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 04:38 PM

Ok... Thanks. Yeah, I guess it was kind of a "bad question"...
Sorry~

michaelpnett · 01-18-2012, 04:55 PM

Bring on the flames.
You should search.
This topic has been covered and covered

MattE92 · 01-18-2012, 05:08 PM

dont kid yourself. DCT is just a fancy way to say automatic...

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-18-2012, 05:19 PM

You should test drive a M-DCT then decide for yourself ...

Good luck

ES_TRADER · 01-18-2012, 05:24 PM

Here we go again

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 05:48 PM

lol... I found another thread.. I'll remove this one
Thanks for the help

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Here we go again

Slapshot9 · 01-18-2012, 05:49 PM

There are a million oppinions on this... Drive the DCT, go home think about it. Drive it again, and the decision should be obvious. I've always driven a MT, I drove the DCT twice and bought a 6MT.

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slapshot9

There are a million oppinions on this... Drive the DCT, go home think about it. Drive it again, and the decision should be obvious. I've always driven a MT, I drove the DCT twice and bought a 6MT.

*knodding my head*

and OK, now how do I remove this post??? LOL...
I know, rookie~ Smh

tibra1 · 01-18-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Here we go again

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Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-18-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlton113

lol... I found another thread.. I'll remove this one
Thanks for the help

You cannot remove it damage is done ....

Only one of the Moderators can close it ... please let it be so

Calling all Moderators .... PLEASE HELP

MKE_M3 · 01-18-2012, 05:55 PM

not many e90's out there... good luck!

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 05:58 PM

LOL.. Sorry buddy~

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

You cannot remove it damage is done ....

Only one of the Moderators can close it ... please let it be so

Calling all Moderators .... PLEASE HELP

askharjoon · 01-18-2012, 06:01 PM

dejua vu all over again.....My 2 cents, with the DCT it would be a crime to drive this car with a stick.

tibra1 · 01-18-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4G63

Don't mind the a-holes OP. Every subject has probably been covered but its the forum nazis that love to point it out and tell you to search. They seem to all get bent out of shape instead of just ignoring the question. They wear their forum status as a badge that means something. LOL

When there is a new MT vs DCT thread every 2.3 seconds..we are within our rights..

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 06:03 PM

You got that right.. I believe my salesman told me that there are 8 available, in which only 2 or 3 are well equipped and not 2000 miles away.
The colors available are:
Jerez Black w/ Silver Interior

IB w/ Red Leather interior

Silverstone w/ Bamboo???? Interior (Which I really dont like at all)

So either I am going to have make a decision quickly, or consider another e92, which pretty much defeats the purpose in selling mine.

I'm pretty much in a PICKLE

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdemetry

not many e90's out there... good luck!

immiketoo · 01-18-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4G63

Don't mind the a-holes OP. Every subject has probably been covered but its the forum nazis that love to point it out and tell you to search. They seem to all get bent out of shape instead of just ignoring the question. They wear their forum status as a badge that means something. LOL

Hey, we've even covered the advantages and disadvantages of frilly couches vs. Carbon wings! Seriously though, you need to go drive both. I did and I opted for MT>

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-18-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Hey, we've even covered the advantages and disadvantages of frilly couches vs. Carbon wings! Seriously though, you need to go drive both. I did and I opted for MT>

The only way to drive this babe in the windy city with a stick

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4G63

Don't mind the a-holes OP. Every subject has probably been covered but its the forum nazis that love to point it out and tell you to search. They seem to all get bent out of shape instead of just ignoring the question. They wear their forum status as a badge that means something. LOL

hahahahahhaha!!! I just dont want to get kicked off or something...

"They wear their forum status as a badge that means something."
HAHAHAAHAHHAHAHA^

I almost fell out of my chair when I read that!! hahahaha

Thanks

ctown113 · 01-18-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Hey, we've even covered the advantages and disadvantages of frilly couches vs. Carbon wings! Seriously though, you need to go drive both. I did and I opted for MT>

yeah.. I set an appointment to test drive a DCT.
I'm totally "on the fence" with this right now....
I guess time will tell~

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ctown113 Private First Class 43 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	M-DCT or 6MT??? what's up... I am a few days away from closing a deal on selling my 2009 e92 M3 6MT. Now, I plan to possibly purchase a new 2011 e90 M3 sedan (6mt or M-dct idk yet. I know that BMW is no longer making the M3 sedan, but here's my problem/question. I've been driving manual transmissions since the day I got my drivers license. I have NEVER even test driven an M-DCT M3 nor any car w/ dual clutch transmission. I have always LOVED the feeling of having full control of the transmission while driving.. So, how would you compare driving a 6MT to driving a M-DCT?? A friend of mine told me it's about a -20% in fun factor?? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time friends
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ctown113 Private First Class 43 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Ok... Thanks. Yeah, I guess it was kind of a "bad question"... Sorry~
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Slapshot9 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 JzB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	There are a million oppinions on this... Drive the DCT, go home think about it. Drive it again, and the decision should be obvious. I've always driven a MT, I drove the DCT twice and bought a 6MT.
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askharjoon Private 4 Rep 94 Posts Drives: Maserati Ghibli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The big oven iTrader: (0)	dejua vu all over again.....My 2 cents, with the DCT it would be a crime to drive this car with a stick.
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