M3 Dct Or manual Transmission, PLease dont hate me.

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 04:17 PM

I'm looking into buying a 2010+ m3 e92, but i can't seem to choose between the two transmissions. I know this has been addressed a million times, PLEASE FORGIVE ME! How is the reliability/maintenance of a dct transmission vs the manual? I'm leaning more towards the DCT because that is the way of the future right ? and my manual skills are meh ( only experience of manual trans is driving my friends scion frs for a couple of days). But if the manual trans is more reliable, i guess i'd go manual tran. I am in dire need of the experienced m3 owners advice.Thanks a lot guys.

quicktwinturbo · 08-04-2014, 04:21 PM

Sigh... Drive both and decide it for yourself.

LarThaL · 08-04-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrarif40

I'm looking into buying a 2010+ m3 e92, but i can't seem to choose between the two transmissions. I know this has been addressed a million times, PLEASE FORGIVE ME! How is the reliability/maintenance of a dct transmission vs the manual? I'm leaning more towards the DCT because that is the way of the future right ? and my manual skills are meh ( only experience of manual trans is driving my friends scion frs for a couple of days). But if the manual trans is more reliable, i guess i'd go manual tran. I am in dire need of the experienced m3 owners advice.Thanks a lot guys.

If you are on the fence, get DCT. Only get the manual if you truly love a manual. For me, in terms of driving enjoyment, it isn't even close. Manual for sure.

Ezio · 08-04-2014, 04:25 PM

the DCT has been proven to be pretty dam solid. i actually like the way the exhaust sounds with DCT also.

K.M. Tim · 08-04-2014, 04:33 PM

Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I love the feeling of driving a stick~~~6MT for me.

m3ray · 08-04-2014, 04:35 PM

Hmm... DCT vs MT..let me settle in

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m3ray

Hmm... DCT vs MT..let me settle in

LOL, Which would you guys say is a more reliable long term transmission ?

m3ray · 08-04-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrarif40

I'm looking into buying a 2010+ m3 e92, but i can't seem to choose between the two transmissions. I know this has been addressed a million times, PLEASE FORGIVE ME! How is the reliability/maintenance of a dct transmission vs the manual? I'm leaning more towards the DCT because that is the way of the future right ? and my manual skills are meh ( only experience of manual trans is driving my friends scion frs for a couple of days). But if the manual trans is more reliable, i guess i'd go manual tran. I am in dire need of the experienced m3 owners advice.Thanks a lot guys.

The manual is infinitely more reliable than the DCT. That is a fact that cannot be disputed. The DCT suffers from oil pan leaks, electrical/software gremlins that the MT does not.

If you feel the need to be .0006673 seconds faster get the DCT. If you want more long term reliability and better driving experience, get the 6MT

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m3ray

The manual is infinitely more reliable than the DCT. That is a fact that cannot be disputed. The DCT suffers from oil pan leaks, electrical/software gremlins that the MT does not.

If you feel the need to be .0006673 seconds faster get the DCT. If you want more long term reliability and better driving experience, get the 6MT

hmm, so the manual is far more superior then the DCT in reliablity. Alrighty then. Thanks sir.

davesaddiction · 08-04-2014, 04:49 PM

Alrighty then...

Can someone just lock this thread now?

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

Alrighty then...

Can someone just lock this thread now?

UNLESS someone can counter argue that the dct is more reliable? or at least reliable long term. I just need to really know if and what dct owners faced with the transmission or if they faced anything at all. Then end thread.

quicktwinturbo · 08-04-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrarif40

UNLESS someone can counter argue that the dct is more reliable ?

Ban him

Yvette · 08-04-2014, 05:20 PM

don't get into reliability of both,
just drive both and go for what you prefer! You can't go wrong either
btw, I have 6mt, but I wish I had got DCT.

X5-User · 08-04-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by quicktwinturbo

Ban him

+1 Topic has been discussed zillion times...

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by e90sexion

don't get into reliability of both,
just drive both and go for what you prefer! You can't go wrong either
btw, I have 6mt, but I wish I had got DCT.

mm can i ask why you wish you got a dct ?

mbox · 08-04-2014, 05:25 PM

here you go:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=894069

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mbox

here you go:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=894069

wow thank you.

Dougeefresh · 08-04-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by quicktwinturbo

Ban him

I second this motion.

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dougeefresh

I second this motion.

so mean..... alright well i got my answer. Can someone end thread before more +1 ban happens

Longboarder · 08-04-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrarif40

so mean..... alright well i got my answer. Can someone end thread before more +1 ban happens

Bro, don't worry about these idiots. It's a legit question but perhaps you can search first and maybe link the threads that you looked at already.

There is a not a lot of information about reliability because the DCT hasn't gone bad many times, and if it did, most of it was repaired under warranty. Now that cars are getting older, you may be hearing more DCT reliability threads. I would *think* the manual trans would be absolutely bullet-proof. I haven't heard any 6MT issues in the years on these threads...but I'm sure there are cases out there.

The DCT however is a phenomenal transmission. It is even better than the PDK in my 911 Turbo S. The engagement is exciting and makes me feel like I'm driving a f()cking F1 car every day.

Good luck.

ferrarif40 · 08-04-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Bro, don't worry about these idiots. It's a legit question but perhaps you can search first and maybe link the threads that you looked at already.

There is a not a lot of information about reliability because the DCT hasn't gone bad many times, and if it did, most of it was repaired under warranty. Now that cars are getting older, you may be hearing more DCT reliability threads. I would *think* the manual trans would be absolutely bullet-proof. I haven't heard any 6MT issues in the years on these threads...but I'm sure there are cases out there.

The DCT however is a phenomenal transmission. It is even better than the PDK in my 911 Turbo S. The engagement is exciting and makes me feel like I'm driving a f()cking F1 car every day.

Good luck.

Thank you very much for your input and kindness.

also subscribed to your youtube channel

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Beemdog · 08-04-2014, 06:11 PM

Well when I was a young whippersnapper we used to have to choose the gears manually by moving a grease-caked chain to the next cog by hand. In the rain. Meanwhile the exhaust flames were burning the side of your face and the spark ignitors would repeatedly short to the steering column and light up yer ass like Xmas. So all you young-uns that haven't paid your dues and learned the true meaning of shifting like a manly man's man better get that MANual trans and learn to love it like it was yer dear ol' momma.

BTW, I got the DCT and it's a winner.

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ferrarif40 New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: none atm Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Jersey iTrader: (0)	M3 Dct Or manual Transmission, PLease dont hate me. I'm looking into buying a 2010+ m3 e92, but i can't seem to choose between the two transmissions. I know this has been addressed a million times, PLEASE FORGIVE ME! How is the reliability/maintenance of a dct transmission vs the manual? I'm leaning more towards the DCT because that is the way of the future right ? and my manual skills are meh ( only experience of manual trans is driving my friends scion frs for a couple of days). But if the manual trans is more reliable, i guess i'd go manual tran. I am in dire need of the experienced m3 owners advice.Thanks a lot guys.
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Ezio Brigadier General 380 Rep 3,934 Posts Drives: 2023 Alfa Romeo, 2023 m240i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	the DCT has been proven to be pretty dam solid. i actually like the way the exhaust sounds with DCT also.
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Yvette Major General 761 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	don't get into reliability of both, just drive both and go for what you prefer! You can't go wrong either btw, I have 6mt, but I wish I had got DCT.
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mbox Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 208 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Socal Baby! iTrader: (6)	here you go: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=894069
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Beemdog Woof! 352 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP LeMans Blue Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sonoma Cownty, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Dodge Viper [9.00] 2011 BMW M3 E92 [9.50] 2009 Ducati Hypermo ... [10.00]	Well when I was a young whippersnapper we used to have to choose the gears manually by moving a grease-caked chain to the next cog by hand. In the rain. Meanwhile the exhaust flames were burning the side of your face and the spark ignitors would repeatedly short to the steering column and light up yer ass like Xmas. So all you young-uns that haven't paid your dues and learned the true meaning of shifting like a manly man's man better get that MANual trans and learn to love it like it was yer dear ol' momma. BTW, I got the DCT and it's a winner.
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