6MT owners: How do you like it?

Flying Ace · 01-28-2017, 01:25 PM

I own a E90 M3 6MT, and I'm switching to a F06 M6 GC. I figured I'll get more answers from M5 owners than M6 owners regarding my questions for a 6MT on the platform.

1. I keep reading that the 6MT is a bit "aloof". It's not really matched well with the motor and out of character on such a big car. It appears also difficult to drive smoothly. What's your take on this?

2. What modes is auto-rev match available on? I read that it's on all the time unless it's in Sport+ mode. Is that correct?

3. Do you have any other complaints or know of any defects in the transmission?

I know for the M6 GC, a 6MT is like a unicorn. Just not sure if it's worth holding out for.

Bostons_Finest_ · 01-28-2017, 01:33 PM

absolutely love it...zero issues with it!

GladiatorOwner · 01-28-2017, 03:45 PM

I owned a M6GC. Answers, in my experience, follows:

1-not really. If you hammer on it, it's a blast and you can be very engaged. It was not difficult to drive at all as long as you re a 3 pedal guy with experience. So if your used to 3 Ps, don't hesitate.

2- your correct, rev match off only in sport plus.

3-no issues.

Good luck in your search. I just got lazy and dealing with 3 Ps in traffic got annoying, so I parted ways. No other real reason. Car was badazz.

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

I own a E90 M3 6MT, and I'm switching to a F06 M6 GC. I figured I'll get more answers from M5 owners than M6 owners regarding my questions for a 6MT on the platform.

1. I keep reading that the 6MT is a bit "aloof". It's not really matched well with the motor and out of character on such a big car. It appears also difficult to drive smoothly. What's your take on this?

2. What modes is auto-rev match available on? I read that it's on all the time unless it's in Sport+ mode. Is that correct?

3. Do you have any other complaints or know of any defects in the transmission?

I know for the M6 GC, a 6MT is like a unicorn. Just not sure if it's worth holding out for.

JMD · 01-28-2017, 07:47 PM

Very engaging!

NightM · 01-28-2017, 10:44 PM

Love it.
Specially when racing.
And u dnt have to worry about holding power on stock clutch.

NewM3driver · 01-29-2017, 08:26 AM

I've got a 6 speed manual in a 2017 M3 ZCP. It is light years better than the stick on my E90 M3.

Chesie · 01-29-2017, 12:53 PM

I have a 6MT M5, as well as an F10 535i in 6MT. The M5 manual and clutch are far smoother than the 535i, and the M5 is an absolute blast to drive. I never understood the negative reviews the 6MT has received, when compared to DCT. If you enjoy a manual transmission, you will be happy with a 6MT M6.

I ordered my M5 in July, with a September build. I bet I have one of the last M5 6MT's in captivity, as there were only 88 USA M5 built after mine. I wanted to have an M5 with a stick, and when I heard they were discontinuing the manual with the next generation M5, I ordered the exact car I wanted. No regrets at all. My M5 is the most enjoyable car I have ever driven.

Regards,
Danny

kuruca · 01-29-2017, 03:32 PM

If you like manual go for it, i love mine

Flying Ace · 01-29-2017, 04:22 PM

Okay, decision made. Manual it is...Pretty hard find for a M6GC

SakM_5 · 01-29-2017, 04:27 PM

Here u go:

http://www.bmwstore.com/certified/BM...295beb01ae.htm

Flying Ace · 01-29-2017, 06:46 PM

Haha thanks, but need CP and price too high

sdf10m5 · 01-29-2017, 08:39 PM

Go for it- I Love mine.

NightM · 01-29-2017, 08:52 PM

are you making it a power car? or just keeping it stock and exterior mods basic stuffs?>

Flying Ace · 01-29-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NightM

are you making it a power car? or just keeping it stock and exterior mods basic stuffs?>

100% stock

NightM · 01-29-2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightM

are you making it a power car? or just keeping it stock and exterior mods basic stuffs?>

100% stock

Then you will enjoy it

M5KRZI · 02-04-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Haha thanks, but need CP and price too high

niccceee good move - i've got a 6MT w/CP and love everything about it!

DaveCM5 · 02-04-2017, 10:56 PM

I love mine. Not quite as fun as E60 M5 stick due to turbo lag but a blast none the less.

-Dave

Flying Ace · 02-05-2017, 12:18 AM

Nice, can't wait to get mine. I got to wait for the right one to come up (preowned). It's a rare combo as I'm looking for CP, 6MT, and possibly individual color

TomTarzian · 02-05-2017, 11:55 PM

I love my M5 6MT, too.
God bless,
Tom

YanoM5 · 03-08-2017, 12:33 AM

Im also considering a manual. When at the track is their launch control with the manual?

Chesie · 03-08-2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by YanoM5

Im also considering a manual. When at the track is their launch control with the manual?

There is no launch control with the 6MT. You just rev to 1500-2k RPM and drop the clutch. Unless I misunderstood your question.
Regards,
Danny

YanoM5 · 03-09-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesie

There is no launch control with the 6MT. You just rev to 1500-2k RPM and drop the clutch. Unless I misunderstood your question.
Regards,
Danny

No you got it. I just remember on my EVO I had launch control programmed in.

01-28-2017, 01:25 PM	#1
Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	6MT owners: How do you like it? I own a E90 M3 6MT, and I'm switching to a F06 M6 GC. I figured I'll get more answers from M5 owners than M6 owners regarding my questions for a 6MT on the platform. 1. I keep reading that the 6MT is a bit "aloof". It's not really matched well with the motor and out of character on such a big car. It appears also difficult to drive smoothly. What's your take on this? 2. What modes is auto-rev match available on? I read that it's on all the time unless it's in Sport+ mode. Is that correct? 3. Do you have any other complaints or know of any defects in the transmission? I know for the M6 GC, a 6MT is like a unicorn. Just not sure if it's worth holding out for. __________________ 22 Phytonic/Coffee X5 45e (CoVID-free) 08 Speed Yellow 911 GT3 Sharkwerks 12 AW/Cinnamon X5d Sports Pkg (retired) 14 AW/Beige M6GC ZCP, MPE, V2 steering wheel, vorsteiner (retired) 08 SSII/Black E90 M3 (retired) Last edited by Flying Ace; 01-28-2017 at 01:50 PM..
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01-28-2017, 01:33 PM	#2
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01-28-2017, 10:44 PM	#5
NightM Lieutenant Colonel 450 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Love it. Specially when racing. And u dnt have to worry about holding power on stock clutch.
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01-29-2017, 08:26 AM	#6
NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I've got a 6 speed manual in a 2017 M3 ZCP. It is light years better than the stick on my E90 M3.
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Chesie Private 47 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2023 530i X-Drive Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Hope Mills, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW 540xi M-Sport [0.00]	I have a 6MT M5, as well as an F10 535i in 6MT. The M5 manual and clutch are far smoother than the 535i, and the M5 is an absolute blast to drive. I never understood the negative reviews the 6MT has received, when compared to DCT. If you enjoy a manual transmission, you will be happy with a 6MT M6. I ordered my M5 in July, with a September build. I bet I have one of the last M5 6MT's in captivity, as there were only 88 USA M5 built after mine. I wanted to have an M5 with a stick, and when I heard they were discontinuing the manual with the next generation M5, I ordered the exact car I wanted. No regrets at all. My M5 is the most enjoyable car I have ever driven. Regards, Danny Last edited by Chesie; 01-29-2017 at 01:23 PM..
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01-29-2017, 03:32 PM	#8
kuruca Captain 33 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 488 GTB, m4, Levante Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	If you like manual go for it, i love mine
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	Okay, decision made. Manual it is...Pretty hard find for a M6GC
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SakM_5 Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,799 Posts Drives: Panamera Turbo S Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: 516 iTrader: (14)	Here u go: http://www.bmwstore.com/certified/BM...295beb01ae.htm
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	Haha thanks, but need CP and price too high
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NightM Lieutenant Colonel 450 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	are you making it a power car? or just keeping it stock and exterior mods basic stuffs?>
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DaveCM5 Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I love mine. Not quite as fun as E60 M5 stick due to turbo lag but a blast none the less. -Dave
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	Nice, can't wait to get mine. I got to wait for the right one to come up (preowned). It's a rare combo as I'm looking for CP, 6MT, and possibly individual color
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TomTarzian Private First Class 26 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Mass iTrader: (0)	I love my M5 6MT, too. God bless, Tom
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03-08-2017, 12:33 AM	#20
YanoM5 Captain 505 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2018 Individual Nardo M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: WA iTrader: (1)	Im also considering a manual. When at the track is their launch control with the manual?
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