11-08-2013, 02:58 PM | #1 |
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Having second thoughts on 6MT
My car is on order and will be here in a few weeks. Today I had a chance to finally drive a 435 coupe with a 6mt, and it didn't compare to my current 335is. I think I actually liked the 8spd auto using the manual mode. It felt quicker, more, responsive and more fun to drive. Am I crazy? How many guys have left stick for the 8spd and how close is the new 8spd to the 7dct in the 335is. It feels pretty close to me.
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11-08-2013, 03:10 PM | #2 |
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Even though I've had a 6MT 335i and 135i, I always thought the auto mated up well to the turbo motors. I ordered my current 335i with the 8AT and don't regret it. Is it more fun? Maybe not, but I like the added performance of it versus the manual. I don't think you're crazy though.
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11-08-2013, 03:35 PM | #4 |
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It is quicker. Thats a fact. its .3 sec quicker on the 1/4 miles compared to Manual.
But people that want manual, want manual cause its more fun to drive. I'm finally getting back into manual since my 05 TL and really looking forward to it. Its about preference, I cant imagine you can really feel that .3 difference that much. |
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11-09-2013, 07:45 AM | #6 |
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Don't think you can go wrong on either..the manual guys will like their left pedal regardless. (Heck i ordered my 335i 6spd without a test drive...I just don't get excited driving an auto)
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11-09-2013, 08:02 AM | #7 |
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I was torn as well when I placed my order. 6mt offers fun, control and a true sense of driving a performance car. However I opted for the 8at this time after test driving a 435. Not because it's better than the 6mt, but because I felt it was not sacrificing the qualities I mentioned about the 6mt. Also, living in Ny and having to deal with traffic some times, the 8 at made sense for me. Just my opinion.
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11-09-2013, 08:43 AM | #8 |
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I think both are good choices. I had initially ordered the auto but switched to the manual within 15 minutes of leaving the dealership. My old one was manual and I just couldn't go auto. In saying that the auto is an excellent option.
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11-09-2013, 09:06 AM | #9 |
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If it's the only car I'd probably opt for the 3 pedals. I just need to row my gears sometimes.
But the ZF8 and N55 are a perfect match. You're always in the powerband and the torque is always there. I still get a stupid grin from the upshift fart noise every time. The transmission is very smooth when you're just in traffic, but aggressive when you want to get on it. The best part IMO is that the downshifts are instantaneous - tap the paddle 3 times and it jumps straight to the gear for you, almost as quick as doing it yourself with a manual transmission, and as a result you don't really feel like you lose too much "control" switching over from a 6mt. This made replacing my old manual tranny DD with the auto 435i easier for me. It's hard to beat downshift rev-matching/heel-toe with a 3rd pedal though. For me that's pure bliss. If that's a big thing for you then you may regret the switch. Otherwise the ZF8 makes the 6mt feels like a technology from the last century (better MPG, much faster shifts, easier in traffic, etc.), as I'm sure you're well aware of coming from a DCT car. |
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11-09-2013, 02:03 PM | #10 |
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I've had both manual & autos, non-Ms & Ms.. This time I decided to get an 8AT with paddle shifters.. I love manuals but for some reason it doesn't give me the same fun factor that it used to a few years ago, and I'm still 33!
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11-10-2013, 09:19 AM | #12 |
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It is very fun. I am just concerned after a couple of months I will regret my decision and want a manual car, plus I am rarely in traffc.
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11-10-2013, 10:27 AM | #13 |
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I notice the difference between 8spd sport auto vs. 7spd DCT the most during downshifts to 2nd and 1st gear. 1st is particularly rough in the 8spd vs. the DCT. For most other situations I think it is very close
Regardless of transmission your current 335is just has more hp and tq than 435.... |
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When does the cobb come out? and what about the jb4?
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here is what they have for now.
http://www.cobbtuning.com/bmw-s/1000.htm version three is out but not for the newer 2012+ 335i bmw's. |
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a friend of mine gave me some advice. He said... nothing is forever. Go with the manual. if its not smooth, go auto next time. |
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11-13-2013, 03:02 PM | #20 |
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Nice! Have you driven one with a 6mt? What did you think? Where in FL do you live and where did you purchase it?
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I havent driven the F32 yet but I had a e92 328i 6mt before my current 6mt G37s coupe. I live in central florida (orig. from ft. laud) but i leased it through steve thomas bmw in california.
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Was deal at Steve Thomas BMW so good, that it was worth buying from them and shipping to FL? I have considered them before but never did it. I was able to get $4,000 off sticker with rebates here in FL which I think is pretty decent considering how new the car is. How did you do? Feel free to PM Me.
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