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Originally Posted by MrSugarSkulls
Nah, don't let these "it will feel boaty slow" etc comments deter you. Most of those comments are all based off what they assume it would feel like than ever having driven one.
It all comes down to the driver. .01 faster shifts are not felt, but if you aren't a very good manual driver (as some of my friends found out when driving my 14 model) it will be slower.
Power shifting is tricky on this clutch but totally doable.
Take it first hand from someone who's driven both- MT is much more fun- however, a huge pain during rush hour. (That's the only negative I can think of)
Plus- people are  when they see it  |
Don't get me wrong MrSugarSkulls I would always choose manual over anything with ANY car out there too. (For ex my NSX)
There is no comparison to shifting when you are trying to compare a manual to a BMW ///M DCT Sequential Gearing speed. (Night & day)
As for the "FUN" factor, HELL YES it would be more fun and exciting to drive by thinking you'd have more control of the vehicle by gearing. However BMW still uses the 6 speed getrag transmissions they've used in previous ///M cars like the older M3, M5, and M6's.
The only difference w the new M3/4's are that they have a carbon fiber drive shaft for quicker shifting on the DCT Transmissions with an entirely new redefined gearing for this particular model.
I am just not a big fan of driving manual in large cars (personal opinion) bc it feels like I am driving a tractor.
I've driven the new F10 M5's in manual as far as the E60 V10 M5 (previously owned) and the E39 M5's. I couldn't stand how much slower they felt compared to both SMG / DCT when driving them.
Hats off to being different and getting what you want as far as having 6-Speed Manuel for the M6 Grand Coupe! That is just not the car I would neglect having a DCT Sequential Manual Gearbox for a fun enjoyable factor. ( I am assuming you based this choice on driving both to compare, yes?)
I was like to think ahead when buying a car for resale value being in the car business myself.
Keep in mind I drive BMW & ///M cars for a living working for BMW.