Need your help. DCT or MAN?

chrisburns · 02-23-2010, 03:08 AM

I currently have an 08 AW Man but am considering changing to a monte carlo edition, I think I want a DCT and this is one of my main reasons for change.
I had a E60 M5 before the M3 and whilst I used to sometimes curse that gearbox I miss the paddles and the seven speed.
I have driven a DCT and I must say it is way better than the old SMG in the 5but the amount of horror stories on this board have made me wonder if im wise?
A couple of local dealers have both DCT & MAN monte's in stock so no issue with getting either, just need to get one with a good spec, my question is this -
If you have a DCT do you like it and are all the stories as bad as people make out? or would you rather a manual box?

Thanks guys !

dar2008 · 02-23-2010, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisburns

my question is this -
If you have a DCT do you like it and are all the stories as bad as people make out? or would you rather a manual box?

Thanks guys !

Yes I like it

And yes the stories were as bad as people made out. However with the latest software update (last year some time), the DCT is as it should be,... fantastic

Therefore, just ensure that the M3 you buy has all the latest software updates, and test drive it in the default D2 mode. If it doesn't have the latest updates, you'll realise it pretty quickly!

Donbona · 02-23-2010, 03:57 AM

DCT.... so much fun... plus I hate using a clutch pedal

M3-FAST · 02-23-2010, 05:01 AM

DCT all the way, fantastic gearbox and completes a great car

Nawaaz · 02-23-2010, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisburns

I currently have an 08 AW Man but am considering changing to a monte carlo edition, I think I want a DCT and this is one of my main reasons for change.
I had a E60 M5 before the M3 and whilst I used to sometimes curse that gearbox I miss the paddles and the seven speed.
I have driven a DCT and I must say it is way better than the old SMG in the 5but the amount of horror stories on this board have made me wonder if im wise?
A couple of local dealers have both DCT & MAN monte's in stock so no issue with getting either, just need to get one with a good spec, my question is this -
If you have a DCT do you like it and are all the stories as bad as people make out? or would you rather a manual box?

Thanks guys !

Seems like you're pretty excited about the DCT.

Go for it, and don't look back!

Hayzi · 02-23-2010, 05:43 AM

Gotta be a DCT!

Bolt · 02-23-2010, 06:38 AM

manual for me ... but seems i'm in a minority ....

kizzz · 02-23-2010, 07:46 AM

Im manual aswell, more interactive than dct imo. If i had to commute and regularily end up in traffic jams then i might change my mind.

bape · 02-23-2010, 09:05 AM

I LOVE DCT! great for lazy drivers who live in the city like me

go for it you wont regret it

xxbboy · 02-23-2010, 02:56 PM

DCT is the only choice for me, a MT M3 won't have done it for me. Since you are buying a new car then the horror story of the early DCT wouldn't affect your choice.

DCT all the way!!!!!!!

Neil McRae · 02-23-2010, 02:58 PM

DCT is the shizzle man! I love it!

Bigamos · 02-24-2010, 05:56 AM

You know my thoughts lad...

Just buy it....!

Anneka @ Sytner · 02-24-2010, 06:34 AM

Can't get any better than M-DCT I say, it's rapid

By the way great choice, MC-Blue Edition is my favourite M3 colour EVER and a rare sight too. Buy and enjoy!

Bolt · 02-24-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Anneka @ Sytner

Can't get any better than M-DCT I say, it's rapid

By the way great choice, MC-Blue Edition is my favourite M3 colour EVER and a rare sight too. Buy and enjoy!

but white ones are faster

Kyoshi71 · 02-24-2010, 10:28 AM

DCT

Anneka @ Sytner · 02-25-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolt

but white ones are faster

White cars reflect light and therefore aren't as hot as blue cars

Donbona · 02-25-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Anneka @ Sytner

White cars reflect light and therefore aren't as hot as blue cars

I think pink would be faster as it would scare the other Ms away.. especially if a guy was driving it!

KadeSdad · 02-25-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolt

manual for me ... but seems i'm in a minority ....

Not just yet

02-23-2010, 03:08 AM	#1
chrisburns Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: M3 CP Individual Mexico blue Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N.IRELAND iTrader: (0)	Need your help. DCT or MAN? I currently have an 08 AW Man but am considering changing to a monte carlo edition, I think I want a DCT and this is one of my main reasons for change. I had a E60 M5 before the M3 and whilst I used to sometimes curse that gearbox I miss the paddles and the seven speed. I have driven a DCT and I must say it is way better than the old SMG in the 5but the amount of horror stories on this board have made me wonder if im wise? A couple of local dealers have both DCT & MAN monte's in stock so no issue with getting either, just need to get one with a good spec, my question is this - If you have a DCT do you like it and are all the stories as bad as people make out? or would you rather a manual box? Thanks guys !
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kizzz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (1)	Im manual aswell, more interactive than dct imo. If i had to commute and regularily end up in traffic jams then i might change my mind. __________________ GTR- 612bhp, 570lbs/ft
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bape Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 290 Posts Drives: e92 m3 DCT Join Date: May 2009 Location: London iTrader: (1)	I LOVE DCT! great for lazy drivers who live in the city like me go for it you wont regret it
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xxbboy New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: M3 DCT, 997.2 PDQ, GTR, Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Warrington, Cheshire iTrader: (2)	DCT is the only choice for me, a MT M3 won't have done it for me. Since you are buying a new car then the horror story of the early DCT wouldn't affect your choice. DCT all the way!!!!!!!
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Anneka @ Sytner 191 Rep 834 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Can't get any better than M-DCT I say, it's rapid By the way great choice, MC-Blue Edition is my favourite M3 colour EVER and a rare sight too. Buy and enjoy!
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