I don't understand this debate... Having a CHOICE is always best.
For many years, I always wondered if I'd ever steer away from a manual transmission in my car, until that choice was made for me and I lost the use of my left leg. Whatever your opinion, it'd be best if everyone understand there are situations drastically different from your own. Some people love a manual trans, but can't get it due to family, situation, physical disability, etc... And the people who prefer a manual and can get one, enjoy it.
For the guy who doubts that DCT will outsell Manual:
E9x M3 Final Production Numbers
Cliff's Notes:
M3 Pre-LCI
Manual:__14,627
DCT:____10,436______Manual +4,191
M3 LCI
Manual:__4,457
DCT:___20,246________DCT +15,789
E93 Production wasn't finished at the time of the above, but their comparison was:
Manual:__2,432
DCT:____5,429_________DCT +2,997
OVERALL: DCT +14,595