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Interesting. First person I have ever heard express it and feel that way. I think you might be the exception but interesting none the less.
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12-08-2016, 02:29 PM | #68 |
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I had the chance to buy someone else's build who chose not to take delivery. The car was dct. It is by far the best automatic I have had the chance to try. You won't be disappointed if you go this route. Very easy around town and lightning fast!
Ultimately I couldn't convince myself to give up the third pedal so I held off on this particular one. DCT was great fun but my build remains for the 6MT. If you can't find an M2 to drive try driving the m3 with both options as suggested earlier. My dealer had around eight m3's sitting around with both transmissions represented.
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12-08-2016, 02:34 PM | #69 |
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M235i owner here. I specifically searched for a 6MT car for almost a year and am glad I chose to row the gears. I'm a bit old school and still love the manuals. Feel very connected to the car and love the "hill hold" feature the manual includes.
If I am fortunate enough to move up to an M2 someday it will be a 6MT car. Cheers.
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The DCT / MT decision was tough for me too. I started a fairly lengthy thread about it as well:
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1281163 At the end of the day, I love the 6MT and have no regrets. If you engage the clutch but do not give it gas it does not stall, instead it inches forward similar to when you release the break in an automatic without giving it gas. Seems trivial but makes dealing with stop and go traffic easier. It's a great car. Very fun to drive. Full disclosure, it's not my daily driver and I don't track. |
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12-09-2016, 11:00 PM | #73 |
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my main use is DD hence DCT. Would be interested to hear any views as to whether the DCT is as tough as PDK or whether there is any tendency to drop into limp mode if used too hard under track conditions?
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What's the difference between using the rev match or inching it forward on your own using the gas pedal? My guess is there is no difference.
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I "learned" to drive stick with my father's 330 ci ZHP. I was only 16-17 at the time So I didn't get much of a chance on highways and such, so I never really mastered downshifting (it braked HARD when I downshifted and surprise the heck out of me, guess it had to do with the clutchwork) and living in Puerto Rico there is a ton of traffic on work days in the metro area (50m-1hour commute, 35 minutes ant crawling).
I actually tested a manual M2, an auto M235i and my father now has an auto 435i which I've tested A LOT. My questions are: 1. What do your wives think about owning a daily driver manual M2? 2. BE HONEST - is it annoying having to push in the clutch EVERY time to move a few inches in traffic? 3. What have been some moments you regret having bought a manual M2? Thanks for the useful info! |
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12-16-2016, 06:49 AM | #81 |
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My M2 is a DD, and my wife hate driving manual, so DCT.
Honestly, the DCT is good at faster speed, at traffic jam, shifting between 1st and 2nd and vice versa is not as smooth as my 2012 RS3. |
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I've mentioned this in other posts on this topic, but ultimately it is about the engagement. With DSG/DCT/PDK or whatever other variation is out there, they are fantastic transmissions. But the natural human tendency will ultimately drive you to choose the easiest option. So in normal driving, I would never shift and just leave it in auto. While it can still be fun, I feel the engagement is lacking.
The action of shifting establishes a connection with the car. In order for a manual car to move, it requires my input. Eventually manual will be no longer be offered as a choice so I choose to enjoy it while it is still around. I'll have plenty of time for paddle shifting in the future. It also helps to have a SO that enjoys driving manual too. |
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12-16-2016, 08:19 AM | #84 |
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I know I'm beating a dead horse here, but I never really get this "engagement" thing that many of you like to point out. Most modern transmission is rubbery and the clutch is so light that there isn't any feel, they are very forgiving and user friendly. And with the auto blip, you can't even do a proper heel toe anymore. (at least not without traction control)
Please don't take this the wrong way, this is merely my opinion and I respect that everyone has their own preference. For me, when I went from an Elise SC to M2. The only "engagement" I feel gone was the steering. As far as the transmission, the Lotus felt way more mechanical and the clutch was a lot heavier. Do I miss driving it? You bet, but it's not because of the 3rd pedal. |
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Now if it were an automatic (trq converter) with a shifter function like my X5 then that's pretend and only good when you need a specific gear, e.g. stuck in snow or something. Last edited by omasou; 12-16-2016 at 08:29 AM.. |
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To answer your questions, the clutch being light or heavy doesn't matter. A manual vehicle REQUIRES my input. That input establishes a connection with the machine. There have been so many posts on this topic and I've responded to a few. This is what I said in a previous one: "I like being a necessary part of the equation when driving. In a DCT, I feel that it is a couple of sensors and modules away from being able to drive itself. In a 6MT, I am a necessary part of the process. Some of that process has been made easier, but one of the most important parts still requires my input." And, at least for me, I got lazy driving and just left it in auto unless I had a spirited driving session. The extra half second 0-60 or quicker 1/4 mile has no bearing on my decision. I'm not racing for time on a daily basis. I want to feel engaged when I drive daily, and for me, a manual does just that. |
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I will always have a manual in one of my cars. Auto gets boring to daily drive. |
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For me, I'm always in manual mode. Even if I start with auto, the moment I feel I'm not in the right gear, I click on the flappy pedal and I'm back in manual. Unlike PDK, DCT forces you to stay in manual until you move the shifter back to D again. So I usually just shift with the pedals. At the end, I absolutely agree with you. We need to justify our choice, and this is one of the few forums where a DCT vs Manual discussion doesn't turn into a my dad can beat your dad locked thread. |
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