CS : is it the ultimate BMW ?

///M2CS · 09-26-2020, 01:51 PM

CarJunkie · 09-26-2020, 03:56 PM

Nice review. I really wrestled with the DCT v 6MT decision, and went with the DCT mainly because I am keeping my 1M and have a manual e30 325e as a winter beater. This review got me pretty psyched for the DCT. The fact that it may be the last M-car offered with a DCT also helps.

And I agree with a point he made.... the lack of a center armrest would be much more of a liability with the 6MT. The location and shape of the armrest in the 1M is perfect. The absence of an armrest in my e30 drives me nuts, especially on a long drive.

gmhl10 · 09-26-2020, 04:36 PM

The lack of center armrest really isn't so bad. I used to own an E46 M3 with a CSL carbon fiber center console that also deleted the armrest. Drove it like that for 5 years.

AxM2CS · 09-27-2020, 08:50 PM

Been wondering how long it will be before there's a good aftermarket armrest. Hard to imagine not having it with the 6-speed. My daily driver is an E39 540i6, and can't imagine not having the armrest in the commute.

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gmhl10 First Lieutenant 385 Rep 367 Posts Drives: Not a M2 CS Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	The lack of center armrest really isn't so bad. I used to own an E46 M3 with a CSL carbon fiber center console that also deleted the armrest. Drove it like that for 5 years.
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AxM2CS Lieutenant 543 Rep 405 Posts Drives: E28 535i >E39 528iT >E39 540i6 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Been wondering how long it will be before there's a good aftermarket armrest. Hard to imagine not having it with the 6-speed. My daily driver is an E39 540i6, and can't imagine not having the armrest in the commute.
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