View Single Post
Old 07-18-2013, 07:10 PM   #7
FRSBRZGT86FAN
Senior Member
 
FRSBRZGT86FAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Drives: 2023 GR SUPRA,15 FR-S (SOLD)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,234
Thanks: 3,087
Thanked 2,101 Times in 1,397 Posts
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Smile

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jawnathin View Post
Is it really a DCT or automated manual? The 640i I had driven was an automated manual, not a DCT. Didn't think BMW had DCTs in anything but M Cars.

Manual transmissions in BMWs have a special character to them. I don't like it, too dull and vague.

In any case, the 135i is going to be a quicker straight line car and when driven properly, probably faster in the corners too. But it is a heavy car and doesn't communicate the same way the twins do. All depends on what you like.

IMO, the 135i is a better all around car but the twins are more fun to drive.
It is a legitimate DCT, with launch control and everything and it uses paddle. generally the auto was an actual slushbox but the DCT add way more fun, it keeps the car in the power band, I drove an M3 with the m division one and honestly they are pretty fun in manual mode.
__________________
*SOLD*OFT Stage 2 UEL E85/Nameless Performance 3 inch axleback with 5 inch mufflers/ TRD CAI / CNT UEL/ Cusco Strut BAR & LHD Brake Stop / "JDM" Toyota Badges / WinJet JDM headlights - DRL MOD from fteightysix.com - 5000K Diode Dynamics HID kit / Diode Dynamics LED interior Lights and sidemarker bulbs / JDM Clear Sidemarkers / Diode Dynamics LED switchbacks/ OLM LED rear turn signals / Tap Turn Relay*SOLD*
FRSBRZGT86FAN is offline   Reply With Quote