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03-25-2011, 01:01 PM | #23 |
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I rather have a DCT anytime.
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03-25-2011, 01:38 PM | #24 |
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South, thanks for posting this. I will, however, take a different take on this. I view this as less from a "me & what transmission I would want" and more from "what this signals for the future of ///M".
We continually (well, I at least do this) continue to throw rocks at BMW for ruining their ///Ms with low revving engines, FI and other "softenings". But I must admit that I realize for the ///M5, as I have said a few times recently, it really needs to be an executive sedan as much as a sports sedan because many buyers take these cars to business meetings and out with clients / colleagues alike. So I have soften my stance on this car.........that being said if they put a Manual in her, and just for the U.S. no less, its a big sign that they are still listening to the enthusiasts, the old school guys. For that, I would be eternally grateful......its like a lifelong friend coming back to the neighborhood to remind you that despite his fame, fortune and beautiful wife, he still has your back. To me, that means everything. Cheers, e46e92
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I hate how the rest of the world is coupled with UK demand. I have found most cars here to be manuals (small to mid size segment) and considering the fact that BMW has such a huge following for such a small country (size comparison to the U.S), I dont know why BMW would never offer this here. Im not nocking the DCT, but would rather have a manual, and cant even get it specially ordered.
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i dont buy that its for the US only. i know for a fact germans and the rest of the world drive sticks more then americans.
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MANUAL!!!!! I wonder what the delimited speed will be...
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Could not have said it better. This in combination with 1M being manual transmission only is a sign that BMW M is listening (or a sign of the rebirth of manual transmission all together! Sorry I lost myself). |
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Damn there's a lot of manual hatred in here. Go buy a Benz if u like auto so much. All Ms should always come standard manual! BMW is getting gayer every year, the least they can do is keep the Ms manual. DCT, SMG, I don't care what you call it, if it doesn't have 3 pedals, it's an automatic!
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Now if they did actually go thru with the not offering manual transmission thing... then you have reason to be upset. |
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1. Definately will be buying the M5 if it a manual. Might have to wait until 2013 to place my order but it coming.
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Whether an M should be offered in manual shouldn't even be a debate! |
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