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getcha · 03-05-2013, 02:06 PM

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I've read various online sources that BMW would be releasing the M6 in the US with a 6 speed manual. My lease on my M3 convertible is coming up in a few months and am leaning towards ordering an M6 convertible but only if it can be had with a 6 speed manual. Anyone know if/when BMW will be realeasing the M6 in stick?

NISFAN · 03-05-2013, 03:33 PM

Why would you miss out on one of the best features of the car?

RelaxeDriver · 03-05-2013, 03:46 PM

I don't get this love affair with manual. Manual is old tech. Do you prefer dial up over fiber? Landlines over cellphones? Postal over emails?

Manual is more involving I guess but seriously that DCT box is awesome.

UCFJWH · 03-05-2013, 05:05 PM

The sexiest thing about driving my M6 is going absolutely balls out and feeling that transmission slap through the gears. I don't get this love affair with manual trannys. Seems like you'd be better off getting an Lt1 Camaro.

hinckley · 03-05-2013, 05:17 PM

Back to the OP's question - yes, all M6 models are availablw with a 6MT beginning with March production when they move to MY14s.

dkreidel · 03-05-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

Back to the OP's question - yes, all M6 models are availablw with a 6MT beginning with March production when they move to MY14s.

^^^ Yes, exactly right. M6 with MT can be ordered now - mine is scheduled (and with a clutch pedal)

dkreidel · 03-05-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFJWH

The sexiest thing about driving my M6 is going absolutely balls out and feeling that transmission slap through the gears. I don't get this love affair with manual trannys. Seems like you'd be better off getting an Lt1 Camaro.

Have you actually driven an F10 M5 with a manual trans?

getcha · 03-05-2013, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the replies. Glad to hear it can now be ordered in 6MT.

UCFJWH · 03-06-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dkreidel

Have you actually driven an F10 M5 with a manual trans?

No. I am sure is a much more exhilarating experience than shifting a Z06, Turbo 997 or a V10 R8. I still don't get it.

dkreidel · 03-09-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFJWH

No. I am sure is a much more exhilarating experience than shifting a Z06, Turbo 997 or a V10 R8. I still don't get it.

Don't know about the Audi or Z06, but I owned a 997 TT with a MT and the F10M5 is a great clutch/gearbox -- much better than my TT car or our 997 C2S. Rumor has it the '14 M6 will have a 7-speed MT ala' the P-cars, essentially the DCT trans with a clutch pedal.

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getcha Enlisted Member Drives: '11 M3 vert/6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ny Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	M6 in stickshift? Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I've read various online sources that BMW would be releasing the M6 in the US with a 6 speed manual. My lease on my M3 convertible is coming up in a few months and am leaning towards ordering an M6 convertible but only if it can be had with a 6 speed manual. Anyone know if/when BMW will be realeasing the M6 in stick?
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RelaxeDriver New Member Drives: 2013 BMW M6 Coupe / SM Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	I don't get this love affair with manual. Manual is old tech. Do you prefer dial up over fiber? Landlines over cellphones? Postal over emails? Manual is more involving I guess but seriously that DCT box is awesome.

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UCFJWH New Member Drives: Audi S5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	The sexiest thing about driving my M6 is going absolutely balls out and feeling that transmission slap through the gears. I don't get this love affair with manual trannys. Seems like you'd be better off getting an Lt1 Camaro.

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getcha Enlisted Member Drives: '11 M3 vert/6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ny Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. Glad to hear it can now be ordered in 6MT.