New M3: DCT or Manual?

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09-23-2008, 08:09 PM

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I already have a guy at Bob Smith that my family has bought close to 10 cars from, so I will probably be getting it from him. However, the one car I have my eye on right now is at another dealer who has also been very competitive with pricing.

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09-23-2008, 08:33 PM

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When it comes down to it, do you really want an automatic M3?

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09-23-2008, 09:59 PM

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Real men use three pedals. No flappy paddle nonsense.

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09-23-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vtgts300kw

When it comes down to it, do you really want an automatic M3?

What he said.

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09-24-2008, 04:54 PM

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Well, you guys throw around the term automatic as if the DCT were a regular slushbox. Would you buy a Porsche with PDK? I have driven other dual clutch cars and thought they were pretty good. I know a manual will probably be more engaging to drive, but most of my commute is in stop and go traffic. Can DCT really be that bad?