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      03-20-2019, 11:48 PM   #103
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Originally Posted by jlhymb View Post
Have you driven the DCT? I've owned both a DCT and manual f80 and to be honest, I think the DCT is the better transmission for the platform.

W.r.t. the upcoming awd/rwd m3/4, I really hope they keep the character somewhat sporting - I would hate it to be a mini m5.
No, not a DCT F80, but plenty of other DCT/SMG/MCT/F1 cars. I know what you mean about DCT's being the right fit for some cars . . . the E60M5 and most modern Ferrari's come to mind, where a manual trans would let the revs drop too much on a high revving engine and interrupt the action. I'm not sure I agree that a torquey turbo engine fits in that category. As cool as those cars are, however, for daily driving enjoyment, those cars will lose to a good manual all day long. Note that I'm talking about just enjoying your mundane commute at normal speeds.
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