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      07-20-2010, 10:05 AM   #23
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I think the 6AT is one of the better automatics I have driven but I still love my 6MT.
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      07-20-2010, 10:51 AM   #24
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6MT! But there are those moments in stop-n-go where I wish I had AT.
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      07-20-2010, 10:56 AM   #25
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If I had to do it all over, I would still go with 6MT over AT, but if I had a choice between 6MT and DCT, I'd go with the DCT.
The only DCT that I've driven though is in my friend's M3 and it was modded so it was a lot of fun.
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      07-20-2010, 11:10 AM   #26
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Does a manual 335i not command a premium in price in the US market compared to 6AT?

Here in the UK manual 335i's in the used market are a fair bit cheaper than auto's.

Still doesn't help me decide though, drove my friends 6MT and it was great, very light clutch easy to live with I imagine.

Theres just that little kid in the back of my mind saying go for the paddles, never had them before and always loved the idea of them. Always driven manual cars with no problems.

This is actually a really difficult decision to make for me

Infact its one of the reasons I haven't pulled the trigger on a car yet, just cant decide on this exact debate!
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      07-20-2010, 11:27 AM   #27
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I love the AT as well. I bought it because I live in the city and sometimes is just awful traffic. Hate to clutch in traffic. I've driven the MT as well as a loaner and boy it feels like you somewhat more connected to the car. It wasn't tuned as my AT, but it just feels more spirited while driving. Both transmissions are really good, but I have to say that the ZF 6speed AT in these BMW are the best in the business, other than the Massarotti's. And M/S mode makes it that much funner when you want to play it up a bit. If the DCT is available next time around, I would like to drive one of those. But then again, alot of people in the M3 boards wants to get out their DCT to go back to a MT, go figure.
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      07-20-2010, 12:02 PM   #28
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Another thing to consider is what do you want your car to feel like for you and your passengers? A 6MT car can never be driven as silky smooth as a 6AT. I can drive it pretty smooth but you can never be that way 100% of the time like an automatic.

A 6MT car will always feel sportier for both you and the passengers so something to consider. Some people like it when they feel each and every shift while others prefer it to be as seamless as possible.
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since my gf is driving my car as well i was forced to get AT to prevent miss shifting.
Enrico, I'd normally expect to hear this kind of excuse from americans, not from a fellow italian. Ma che mi combini!?



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      07-20-2010, 02:02 PM   #30
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6MT! I dunno i think id like to try a DCT but i would get bored too fast. I just feel disconnected when i play with the ATs when i get loaners
the steptronic trans and the DCT are totally different..

i believe that the DCT will be offered in the 335iS only .. you'd have to drive one to see the difference.

that said, when i order my 335iS its gonna be 6MT ... i need the third pedal to feel safe ..

sorry forgot about the 2011 135s

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      07-20-2010, 03:19 PM   #31
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Haha, I'm actually thinking of trading in my 6MT for a STEP, reason being is the 6AT are more, and I mean way more consistent in launching and getting times at the 1/4 track. I was at the drag strip last weekend and my times varied by .4s from each other while a 6AT 335i there always ran consistent times within .1 from each other. Although my racing skills can still be polished up
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      07-20-2010, 03:25 PM   #32
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mine is a 4-on-the-floor. where'd you guys get all these extra gears?
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      07-20-2010, 04:13 PM   #33
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Enrico, I'd normally expect to hear this kind of excuse from americans, not from a fellow italian. Ma che mi combini!?



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kinda love AT actually , pretty nice in the city and works very well in spirited driving. The only concern is reliability when pushing over 450 whp (besides the engine )
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      07-20-2010, 04:16 PM   #34
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6AT guy here

Wish it was a 6MT, but its not really that big of a deal to me. Perfect, consistent launches every time is pretty sweet.
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      07-20-2010, 04:55 PM   #35
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Fu*K Fu*k Fu*k!

Well just got back from the dealer.....and they tried to give me the finger on my car unfortunately and i couldn't make a deal. They basically tried to rob my better condition lower mile AT for a 6MT with like 5k more miles on the odometer and a higher payment! i was like wtf . N e how i guess im stuck with the AT for now. slick silver, what year and miles on yours?
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      07-20-2010, 07:22 PM   #36
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      07-20-2010, 08:53 PM   #37
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If you are less than 30 I say MT. Over 30 AT I have AT and no regrets. I do find myself playing with steptronic often though.
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      07-20-2010, 09:00 PM   #38
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drove my friends 6my over the weekend before I decided with the step and paddle shifters and am very happy with it..
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      07-20-2010, 10:29 PM   #39
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Im going step at. Ive came from 4 straight manual cars im ready for a change. I test drove both and love the how quick the shifts are with the AT.
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      07-21-2010, 12:00 AM   #40
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6AT i would say iVE CAME FROM 3 sTRAIGHT Manual cars and if its a Bimmer i would go for 6AT since its a fast and Luxry car and 335i AT its fast u will know once u get 1/4 drag 6MT and 6AT not big diffrents on drag unless u like Track if u are picking a Porsche or a Jap sport car I would say go Manual
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      07-21-2010, 02:31 AM   #41
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I love my 6 MT! Very fun to drive.
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