no dct?

halfmonkey · 10-14-2011, 02:05 PM

I'm surprised there isn't anything new about dct being added to the lineup considering that europe has had dct available on their "regular" models for a while. It seems like BMW will reserve the dct option to the future 335is model and of course the m models but I was really hoping that it would be an option for the regular 335i and 335i m sport.

Raikkonen · 10-29-2011, 05:40 PM

I was surprised by this as well. I thought it would have at least been available on the Sport line or with the M Sport cars in the US.

Every BMW I've ever owned has been a manual, and I said to myself when I purchase a new F30, I'll get the DCT, and wouldn't you know it, no mention of it anywhere.

In real world driving, the new 8 spd. auto is probably faster than the manual (in 335's), but I'm not sure I'm willing to give up the involvement of a manual transmission yet. I was however willing to embrace the technical marvels of a well-executed DCT for the sacrifice of some involvement, but it looks like I won't even get to make that decision after all.

Fingers crossed for future F30 DCT applications...

mkoesel · 10-30-2011, 07:10 AM

DCT may debut with the F32 (whether it comes to the US is another question). From my recollection, most countries that have a DCT option for the 3 series only offer it with the E92/E93. Though it may be offered in the E90 in some places.

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halfmonkey Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 222 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	no dct? I'm surprised there isn't anything new about dct being added to the lineup considering that europe has had dct available on their "regular" models for a while. It seems like BMW will reserve the dct option to the future 335is model and of course the m models but I was really hoping that it would be an option for the regular 335i and 335i m sport. __________________ '08 Montego Blue 335i, auto, grey leather, aluminum trim, 50% ceramic Llumar tint on all windows except windshield - all options except active steering, active cruise control, and HD radio '01 Lexus IS300 - gone but not forgotten
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Raikkonen Captain 340 Rep 820 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grosse Pointe Park, MI iTrader: (2)	I was surprised by this as well. I thought it would have at least been available on the Sport line or with the M Sport cars in the US. Every BMW I've ever owned has been a manual, and I said to myself when I purchase a new F30, I'll get the DCT, and wouldn't you know it, no mention of it anywhere. In real world driving, the new 8 spd. auto is probably faster than the manual (in 335's), but I'm not sure I'm willing to give up the involvement of a manual transmission yet. I was however willing to embrace the technical marvels of a well-executed DCT for the sacrifice of some involvement, but it looks like I won't even get to make that decision after all. Fingers crossed for future F30 DCT applications...
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mkoesel Moderator 7526 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	DCT may debut with the F32 (whether it comes to the US is another question). From my recollection, most countries that have a DCT option for the 3 series only offer it with the E92/E93. Though it may be offered in the E90 in some places.
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