Test Driving M6 GC

[tab]

What would you tell somebody test driving an M6 GC? I'm going over today, I think. They have a white one, which i'm not interested in; plus I want a manual transmission, which they don't/won't ever stock. But any tips on things I should try during a test drive? Like alternate configurations/ settings that might be interesting?

[M6-Coupe]

Sport+/Sport/Sport/S3/MDM
Have fun

[tab]

Thanks!

[speedracerlo]

Just press the M2 and paddle shift manually past 4-5k each gear

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

Just press the M2 and paddle shift manually past 4-5k each gear

Ofcourse after setting M2

[C5driver]

Children...

[HoustonRider]

make sure its pointed straight and nothing in your way for a long distance if you decide to punch it is what I would tell someone. Even with 1/2 the controls off it will still get away from you if it has half a chance

M1/M2 aren't anything unless they are set. Set sport plus setting across the board and you will know what its all about (if the dealer lets you).

[speedracerlo]

My M1 and M2 buttons were already set from factory when I picked up my car, but I did European Delivery so the guys at the Welt may have done it for me. When I test drove the M4 here, the M1 and M2 were already set by the dealer.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

If you want the manual, order it. I picked mine up never having driven a MT m6 &Trust me, it's worth it

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

My M1 and M2 buttons were already set from factory when I picked up my car, but I did European Delivery so the guys at the Welt may have done it for me. When I test drove the M4 here, the M1 and M2 were already set by the dealer.

What's the current setting of your M2?

[SouthlakeM6GC]

The CA would not allow me to "punch it" due to the break in period, therefore, I found a pre-owned with 15k miles at a different dealer and test drove it. I spent a solid 20 minutes taking it to it's edge. Obviously I was impressed so I bought the new, untouched M6GC. I am still in the break in period waiting until I can push it like I did when I drove the pre-owned one.

[JimM6GC]

Originally Posted by tab

I want a manual transmission, which they don't/won't ever stock.

FWIW, Niello BMW in Sacramento, CA still has a Silverstone/Silverstone 6MT '15 M6GC sitting in inventory. It's been there since early last year, so you may be able to swing a good deal on it.

And yeah, it's really easy to drive fast in the car. It can be quite a surprise when the speed warning pops up on the HUD.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by JimM6GC

FWIW, Niello BMW in Sacramento, CA still has a Silverstone/Silverstone 6MT '15 M6GC sitting in inventory. It's been there since early last year, so you may be able to swing a good deal on it.

Good catch. with 20k off MSRP and current numbers, he can lease this car with less than 1300

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Good catch. with 20k off MSRP and current numbers, he can lease this car with less than 1300

I inquired on this before I began the process for my 16. They weren't budging from the 130K tag, so I scoffed back and got my current deal I shared with you

[speedracerlo]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

What's the current setting of your M2?

I believe its Sports+ everything, S3 and M Dynamic traction mode.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

I believe its Sports+ everything, S3 and M Dynamic traction mode.

My favorite setting on fun days

[speedracerlo]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

My favorite setting on fun days

[AstonMartian777]

As much as I love manuals, it's not for the m6 drove both, the gears are too long, the car is too heavy, really wasn't a fan of it, on another hand new m4 manual was a blast !

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by AstonMartian777

As much as I love manuals, it's not for the m6 drove both, the gears are too long, the car is too heavy, really wasn't a fan of it, on another hand new m4 manual was a blast !

Im on the opposite end of this spectrum- Completely comes down to personal choice. I too have driven both, and I would never go DCT. My 2014 m6 I took over the lease of is MT and is an absolute monster once you get over the learning curve and really get familiar with the clutch/gears. Nothing like power shifting in such a beast.

I was considering ordering my 2016 M6 I have on the way in DCT- but after test driving a DCT with comp package- opted for another MT. Just wayyyy too much fun. The m4 mt feels like a total down grade coming from daily driving the m6.

[tab]

You're confirming my plan to get a manual. I drove the DCT, but I know the manual will just let me have more fun with that engine. I'll leave the lightning-fast perfect shifts to the robots.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by tab

You're confirming my plan to get a manual. I drove the DCT, but I know the manual will just let me have more fun with that engine. I'll leave the lightning-fast perfect shifts to the robots.

You won't regret it. I'd be lying if I didn't say there wasn't a learning curve (what the gentleman above me said is correct- if you're not accustomed to the clutch/gears- it will feel weird at first) but honestly, after a few days of learning the sweet spot on the car- there's nothing like it.

Plus- not saying this should be a reason to get it- but from my experience- people are that much more impressed with the car once you open up the doors to this beauty- and they see the manual gearbox

[AstonMartian777]

Originally Posted by tab

You're confirming my plan to get a manual. I drove the DCT, but I know the manual will just let me have more fun with that engine. I'll leave the lightning-fast perfect shifts to the robots.

Gears are too long, car is too heavy, it'll feel slow on the streets, i was disappointed, if you want manual, I would go for the m3, feels light and nimble.