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Old 08-16-2013, 10:47 AM   #1
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BMW M4 & No Manual

"Drive will be sent to the rear wheels through BMW M’s seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, essentially the same transmission as found in the M5 and M6. A manual version is understood to be off the cards for the first time in the M3’s history"

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Old 08-16-2013, 11:21 AM   #2
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Sad sad day when a MT is no longer offered in an M3 (idk why they called the 4 door one the m3 and the coupe an m4, so silly)
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Old 08-16-2013, 11:52 AM   #3
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Gotta say, I LOVE that color!
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Old 08-16-2013, 11:53 AM   #4
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Old 08-16-2013, 11:53 AM   #5
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Well at that price point and the current tech.; autos are starting to best manuals...
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Old 08-16-2013, 12:00 PM   #6
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Stupid move. I would never buy a car like an M3 without a manual.
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Well at that price point and the current tech.; autos are starting to best manuals...
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I hate to say it because I've always owned manuals, but BMW's DCT Transmission in the previous M3, and in the new M5/M6 is absolutely phenomenal on the track. Off the track it's getting better, still a bit iffy, but that wouldn't stop me from buying one. Completely dry this car is supposed to be under 3300lbs with 400HP+, and with this transmission should be a big winner here.

Yes, awful in that color, but who cares
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Old 08-16-2013, 12:39 PM   #8
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"Better" maybe for performance, but I dunno, it just feels like something is lost. I prefer being clutch connected.
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Bummer there's no manual option. Ruins it for me.
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"Better" maybe for performance, but I dunno, it just feels like something is lost. I prefer being clutch connected.
There is something to be said for the spirit of driving. When all you're doing is turning a wheel and giving gas/brakes, it feels like you're racing in an arcade game. Even if it is faster.
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Old 08-16-2013, 01:16 PM   #11
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Only thing that really stands out is the I6, only reason to get the damn thing!

Good curb weight though...
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One would think that on a forum for a vehicle known for its driving dynamics far more than its speed, that one wouldn't need to explain why it's not all about speed when it comes to which is the 'better' transmission.
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Old 08-16-2013, 01:20 PM   #13
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No manual, kinda saw that coming.
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