Brigadier General 
Drives: '20 F80 M3CS, %E2%80%9818 GT3
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: California
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Originally Posted by Sbm007
Been hearing a lot of talk about DCT not being good enough, or S58 lacking the low-down torque, combined with the extra weight of the G8X etc
This video just proves that the new generation is undoubtedly superior in terms of performance
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Not looking to start an argument, as I happily concede that the new G80 is a better performer than the F80, but I think people's gripes regarding the DCT vs ZF issue is that the ZF is not as engaging and race car feeling as the DCT. We have a DCT F80CS and an X4M with the ZF (have also driven the G80 and F90 with the new ZF) and while yes it's basically as quick as the DCT, the driver engagement is bit gone and neutered in comparison. Makes it feel a bit less "special". My wife was willing to get over the design of the car to get it for her next car but after finding out the G80 doesn't have the DCT (and has the same type of transmission like her X4M), she is having me looking into getting her an F80 again as a replacement. If transmission doesn't matter to you and you can forgive or even love the design, the G80 seems like a no brainer in terms of performance results.
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Wife's Car: 2020 X4M Competition, Alpine White on Black Alcantara and Biege
Current Car: 2018 F80 M3CS, SMB, DCT, ZEC, MPE
Recently Departed: 2020 F87 M2C, LBB, ZEC, 6MT (Euro Delivery Aug. 29, 2019, totaled by an idiot in a Camry who then ran from the scene)
Wife's Prior Car: 2018 F80 M3, Yas Marina Blue, DCT, Black 19s, Carbon Structure Anthracite Cloth/Leather Combination, Driving Assistance Package (Euro Delivery Oct. 9, 2017)
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