DCT for 335?!

DTNJNQ · 07-02-2008, 02:57 AM

I doubt the the DCT is available on the 335i. I think it's a misprint. I've Just checked the BMW international site and sites from other countries and there is no mention of the DCT for the 335i. I doubt Australia would be the first place to get it.

Wraith · 07-02-2008, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

I doubt the the DCT is available on the 335i. I think it's a misprint. I've Just checked the BMW international site and sites from other countries and there is no mention of the DCT for the 335i. I doubt Australia would be the first place to get it.

Damn, another joy stopper

Conflicting info here...I and I assume many others will be hoping it does happen !!!

These sorts of mechanical features/upgrades usually do have a tendency to 'pass down' and hopefully the DCT does find its way into future 135i's :smile:

Maybe it might feature on a 1 series tii or M1 variant :iono:

AussieRacer · 07-02-2008, 06:12 AM

BMW offered SMG on non M E46 coupes a couple of years back. Of course it wasn't the full SMGII version that was installed in the M3, but it was SMG nevertheless.

I have full faith DCT will be offered on the 335i. Whether it filters down to the 135i......anything is possible, but I doubt it will happen as I'm sure BMW has already realised the 135i is taking sales away from the 335i!

aus_buster · 07-02-2008, 06:43 AM

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DTNJNQ: I doubt the the DCT is available on the 335i. I think it's a misprint. I've Just checked the BMW international site and sites from other countries and there is no mention of the DCT for the 335i. I doubt Australia would be the first place to get it.

Copy and paste from an email i sent to BMW:

Good Morning Raj

Thank you for your email.

I have spoken to our product manager regarding your query and I can advise that this new gearbox can be ordered for September production on 335i Coupe.

Kind Regards
______________________________________________
Clairisse
Consultant

BMW Group Australia
Customer Interaction Centre
783 Springvale Road
Mulgrave Victoria Australia 3170

(: 1800 813 299
*: info@bmw.com.au
:: http://www.bmw.com.au

From: Raj
Sent: Wednesday, 2 July 2008 12:16 AM
To: info@bmw.com.au
Subject: Incorrect information on the 3 series coupe price list
Hi,

The 335 is listed with the option of fitting a “7-speed sports automatic transmission with double-clutch
and gearshift paddles”. I believe this only applies to m3 ? Can you please confirm ?

For your reference, the link is : http://bmw.com.au/common_content/mod...O%20JULY08.pdf

Cheers

Raj

DTNJNQ · 07-02-2008, 07:22 AM

I still don't believe it. Why would Australia be the first to get this. I can't find any reference to DCT on the 335i on any other BMW website around the world.

WAY · 07-02-2008, 07:47 AM

I think everyone would get it post from September production. You are not seeing it on the international website at the moment because it's not in production yet.

imported_Dodgy · 07-02-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

I still don't believe it. Why would Australia be the first to get this. I can't find any reference to DCT on the 335i on any other BMW website around the world.

Man you are a Doubting Thomas.

BM seems particularly at keeping their websites updated, so I'd trust them less than I would someone named Clarisse! (Can you still hear the screams????)

AussieRacer · 07-02-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

I still don't believe it. Why would Australia be the first to get this. I can't find any reference to DCT on the 335i on any other BMW website around the world.

Sometimes it can be as simple as our stupid Govt. has done this tax thing which has meant BMW Aust had to update it's pricing lists. Possibly by doing so it meant one of two things. Either they are the first country to update their website/price lists, or to save money on design and printing (highly likely) they have included a future option on the price list now, knowing it is still a little off in the future. If they have BMW HQs blessing, it's no sweat and helps with sales as well.

Since my day job is marketing and I do similar timing things all the time, I'm guessing I'm probably not that wrong either :wink:

Wraith · 07-02-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AussieRacer

Sometimes it can be as simple as our stupid Govt. has done this tax thing which has meant BMW Aust had to update it's pricing lists. Possibly by doing so it meant one of two things. Either they are the first country to update their website/price lists, or to save money on design and printing (highly likely) they have included a future option on the price list now, knowing it is still a little off in the future. If they have BMW HQs blessing, it's no sweat and helps with sales as well.

Since my day job is marketing and I do similar timing things all the time, I'm guessing I'm probably not that wrong either :wink:

I for one am hoping that you are not that wrong either :smile:

I'm confident also as I've stated earlier that once fitted to the 335i as standard, it's only a matter of time till it will be introduced or offered as an option on the similarily engined 135i...albeit with a price premium to pay...

Here's hoping it'll be available on '09-'10 135i's

qship · 07-02-2008, 11:04 PM

The 335i vert and 335i can now be ordered with the new box. Delivery in about 3 months. It is a $4000 option according to my local dealer. The 135 may get the box in about 18 months but no promises. Due to the lux tax (if/when) and other changes to the box the option will be closer to $7000 on an M3.

Long live the manual!

Zuzu · 07-02-2008, 11:12 PM

Looks like i will be selling my car in 18 months..:biggrin:

Any buyers out there..

WAY · 07-02-2008, 11:23 PM

Hmm, I will be the first to jump if BMW decides to build a club sport with DCT!

Wraith · 07-03-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by qship

The 335i vert and 335i can now be ordered with the new box. Delivery in about 3 months. It is a $4000 option according to my local dealer. The 135 may get the box in about 18 months but no promises. Due to the lux tax (if/when) and other changes to the box the option will be closer to $7000 on an M3.

Long live the manual!

Woohoo on the possible/eventual availability :thumbup:

Boohoo on the extra pricing

Ah well, can't have something for nothing, wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the LCT increase

Still by the time I'm ready to get one, if it's there, I want it, no doubts...

Zuzu, I'm sure you'll have plenty of takers for your beautiful vert :smile:

MMMMM3 · 07-03-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Hmm, DCT in a 135i sounds attractive to me...I had a DSG Golf GTI and I just love that gearbox.

I love it in my GTI as well. But I just leave it in D - I almost never put it in S or use the paddles.

I'm tempted to put a deposit down now for the 135i with DCT - and wait for it to come out.

Wraith · 07-03-2008, 05:48 PM

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I'm tempted to put a deposit down now for the 135i with DCT - and wait for it to come out.

+ 1

So am I, but it has to be confirmed first before I act :smile:

If it was a definite 100% fact right now, I'd be putting money down and playing the waiting game for sure...:drinking:

I'd just have to hang around here with all you guys for the next 12+ months to try and calm down my anxiety

Zuzu · 07-03-2008, 08:03 PM

Zuzu, I'm sure you'll have plenty of takers for your beautiful vert :smile:[/quote]

Thanks Wraith..
Like you, once BMW has 100% confirmed the DCT in the 135, I will put a deposit down and wait..:biggrin:

Wraith · 07-03-2008, 08:55 PM

Thanks Wraith..
Like you, once BMW has 100% confirmed the DCT in the 135, I will put a deposit down and wait..:biggrin:[/quote]

DCT looks like a very popular choice :smile:

If it is indeed released for the 1er, I can see a vast change in the auto vs manual preference comparisons/numbers of ownership for each - might start swinging over to the majority owning 'automated manuals' for this car :smile:

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DTNJNQ Captain 112 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	I doubt the the DCT is available on the 335i. I think it's a misprint. I've Just checked the BMW international site and sites from other countries and there is no mention of the DCT for the 335i. I doubt Australia would be the first place to get it.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	BMW offered SMG on non M E46 coupes a couple of years back. Of course it wasn't the full SMGII version that was installed in the M3, but it was SMG nevertheless. I have full faith DCT will be offered on the 335i. Whether it filters down to the 135i......anything is possible, but I doubt it will happen as I'm sure BMW has already realised the 135i is taking sales away from the 335i! __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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DTNJNQ Captain 112 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	I still don't believe it. Why would Australia be the first to get this. I can't find any reference to DCT on the 335i on any other BMW website around the world.
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WAY Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think everyone would get it post from September production. You are not seeing it on the international website at the moment because it's not in production yet.
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 22 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	The 335i vert and 335i can now be ordered with the new box. Delivery in about 3 months. It is a $4000 option according to my local dealer. The 135 may get the box in about 18 months but no promises. Due to the lux tax (if/when) and other changes to the box the option will be closer to $7000 on an M3. Long live the manual! __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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Zuzu Major General 2822 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks like i will be selling my car in 18 months..:biggrin: Any buyers out there..
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WAY Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hmm, I will be the first to jump if BMW decides to build a club sport with DCT!
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Zuzu Major General 2822 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Zuzu, I'm sure you'll have plenty of takers for your beautiful vert :smile:[/quote] Thanks Wraith.. Like you, once BMW has 100% confirmed the DCT in the 135, I will put a deposit down and wait..:biggrin:
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Wraith Captain 13 Rep 814 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Wraith.. Like you, once BMW has 100% confirmed the DCT in the 135, I will put a deposit down and wait..:biggrin:[/quote] DCT looks like a very popular choice :smile: If it is indeed released for the 1er, I can see a vast change in the auto vs manual preference comparisons/numbers of ownership for each - might start swinging over to the majority owning 'automated manuals' for this car :smile:
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