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There are so many factors involved with deciding between the 2.
How long will I keep this car?
What will be its primary use? Weekend warrior/track, daily?
Traffic issues?
How far am I planning on modding it? And for what use?
How much power can the DCT handle and how long will it last?
What would a rebuild cost/replace one?
How many track/autocross days will I do per year?
How important is it grab a manual transmission German car before the option is gone?
How will I drive the DCT? In auto mode, or manual mode?
I had a DCT in my EVO X. The car was tracked extensively and I ran 28 lbs of boost thru the motor. I had trouble with the Getrag DCT constantly and it cost me a ton to make it right. 3 rebuilds and none of them completely fixed the unit.
I haven't heard of any problems with the unit in the M2, but for me its far less expensive and easier to swap out a clutch and throwout bearing vs a problem DCT out of warranty. There are not that many shops that can troubleshoot and repair/rebuild a DCT professionally. They are much more complex than a traditional Auto unit.
I drove my DCT 100% in manual mode while I had it.
I can't stand a transmission doing the work for me, but that's me...
I could dive deeper but...
For me its was a 100% 6 spd decision.
YMMV
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