New DCT on 09 335i series

Skywalker27617 · 07-05-2008, 12:19 AM

There is a hope that we will get the new DCT on 335i series here in US. Bimmerfile.com just posted an Australian guide which has it on 335i.

I am picking up my 09 coupe on Oct. 16 and would love to have it...

http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/04...med-for-the-3/

halB · 07-05-2008, 12:35 AM

Will love to see it if it comes true. Unfortunately from the sound of it North America may not be getting them rightaway.

LACA335i · 07-05-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by halB

Will love to see it if it comes true. Unfortunately from the sound of it North America may not be getting them rightaway.

m3 have already have DCT option

TahBOSS · 07-05-2008, 01:41 AM

Makes me hate getting it earlier...

Big Windy · 07-05-2008, 02:08 AM

I'm sure it will eventually come through. BMW needs to work out all the kinks before they are going to put it into the regular 3 series. There have been some issues with DCT already in the M3. It has potential to make them a lot of money, but also an equal potential for them to lose money if they aren't organized and end up having to replace DCT trannies when the service techs change the fluid or something.

I have no factual evidence to base this on, but I think you'll see DCT and the updated i-drive for 09 335i and 09 m3 (i-drive only because it already has DCT)

ihyln · 07-05-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

I'm sure it will eventually come through. BMW needs to work out all the kinks before they are going to put it into the regular 3 series. There have been some issues with DCT already in the M3. It has potential to make them a lot of money, but also an equal potential for them to lose money if they aren't organized and end up having to replace DCT trannies when the service techs change the fluid or something.

I have no factual evidence to base this on, but I think you'll see DCT and the updated i-drive for 09 335i and 09 m3 (i-drive only because it already has DCT)

I think they should have all the kinks ironed out once it's ready for the 09s. If you happen to keep up on the m3 forums a few owners had the unpleasant experience of the 1200 mile service screwing up their trannies due to BMW techs replacing the DCT fluid with 6MT fluid.

330coupediesel · 07-05-2008, 02:28 AM

I wanna Dct!!
In europe, it,s possible that arrives on September?

Skywalker27617 · 07-05-2008, 11:48 AM

They are already putting it in 09 Coupe for Australian market, so I am sure they figured out any potential issues. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't put in US. Identical vehicle, built in the same factory.

halB · 07-05-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker27617

They are already putting it in 09 Coupe for Australian market, so I am sure they figured out any potential issues. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't put in US. Identical vehicle, built in the same factory.

But North America is their biggest market for the 3 series. They cannot take a chance.

Skywalker27617 · 07-05-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by halB

But North America is their biggest market for the 3 series. They cannot take a chance.

Agree, but it is also a great opportunity to get ahead of competition who plays in the same segment. Fuel pump issues on turbo models didn't make a big effect, people kept buying them. I hope BMW will take the risk.

Christos · 07-05-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by halB

But North America is their biggest market for the 3 series. They cannot take a chance.

True but they took a chance and put a crappy AT in the 328...

calleballe · 07-05-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Christos

True but they took a chance and put a crappy AT in the 328...

+1

Skywalker27617 · 07-05-2008, 08:48 PM

What was the issue with AT on 328?

Driver72 · 07-05-2008, 09:24 PM

I guess that would be nice.
But at $2,700 (more than the manual) I'm not sure it will be worth it.
The auto in the 335i is already a bit faster than the manual's and as far as an auto is concerned it's about as good as it gets.
The DCT will surely be a bit better yet, but worth an extra $1,500 more than the auto for what might be .1 second advantage???

Skywalker27617 · 07-06-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver72

I guess that would be nice.
But at $2,700 (more than the manual) I'm not sure it will be worth it.
The auto in the 335i is already a bit faster than the manual's and as far as an auto is concerned it's about as good as it gets.
The DCT will surely be a bit better yet, but worth an extra $1,500 more than the auto for what might be .1 second advantage???

Why do you think it will be an additional $1500? Looking at Australian Guide it seems to be standard on 335i.

330coupediesel · 07-06-2008, 03:19 AM

I,m sure that be more expensive than steptronic.
Because it,s the same change than M·e92

nd54 · 07-06-2008, 03:35 AM

Check the guide again, the DCT costs approx $2500 more than the manual.

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Originally Posted by Skywalker27617

Why do you think it will be an additional $1500? Looking at Australian Guide it seems to be standard on 335i.

Skywalker27617 · 07-06-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nd54

Check the guide again, the DCT costs approx $2500 more than the manual.

I see how you came out with the price difference.

Well, then the question is will the steptronic be avialable then? the guide shows only two options Manual or DCT for 335i.

andyffer · 07-06-2008, 11:10 AM

i think bmw is getting like mac lately. after you buy it, something new comes out.
why cant they let us know early?

aus · 07-06-2008, 01:06 PM

I drove an M3 with DCT and own a 335 with Step. The step has a faster reaction time for activating the gear change after pulling on the paddle. With the DCT, there's a slight delay after pulling the paddle before the gear change actually occurs, where it's almost right away with the Step.

ex-poster · 07-06-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

I drove an M3 with DCT and own a 335 with Step. The step has a faster reaction time for activating the gear change after pulling on the paddle. With the DCT, there's a slight delay after pulling the paddle before the gear change actually occurs, where it's almost right away with the Step.

Really? I would think the DCT would be very quick, that's it's reason for being. Step has always had a 100-250 ms lag time for me.

canucklion · 07-06-2008, 10:00 PM

it's the same with every other car company.

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Originally Posted by andyffer

i think bmw is getting like mac lately. after you buy it, something new comes out.
why cant they let us know early?

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