E92 M3: M-DCT Vs MT

**BMW F1** · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 05:55:05 AM

With the release of the M-DCT system in both the E36 and E46 and with all the dramas that ppl have had, heard or read about, if you are looking at purchasing a new E92M3, will you go for the MT or take a deep breath and go for the M-DCT system.

Now I know the model hasnt been seen let alone tested but just wanted to guage ppl's mindset prior to the launch.
Ada///M.

LinkF1 · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 09:57:59 PM

No deep breath needed, I would go for SMG in a heartbeat. If you need to have a MT get an E36 318i as a beater for less than 5K.

Smoltz · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:11:08 PM

Depends what the cost is.

-Adam

Janissarie · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:13:15 PM

Id probablly go fot the SMG, I mean there is cars out there whos owners dream of having an SMG tranny and

BMW has it as an option, I would say SMG so all my STI and EVO buddies can dream

of the throtle blips when down shifting.

**BMW F1** · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:40:37 PM

Im really unsure which way I am going to jump.
The reason being, my past few cars have been autos and my STi is manual which I have really really enjoyed. I just think ATM anyway, that I feel a lot more connected with MT. Being on this forum for as long as I have, I have never seen any issues with the MT setup, this is something BMW are very strong on, just wish I could say the same for the SMG setup.

Has anyone heard of any issues with the SMGIII in the new M5 & M6.
Ada///M.

Janissarie · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:42:47 PM

yeah good question Adam, I dont know what to say, a manual is allways more fun in my minda and more rewarding than and SMG

but that is why I have a E30 325i as a daily manual, and I love it. If I was to get a E90 M3 I think I would go with SMG, considering its a good reliable set.

**BMW F1** · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 11:00:18 PM

Yeah know what you mean.......
Gish that poll is running SO CLOSE.
Ada///M.

navm3 · Wed, Oct-04-2006, 11:44:07 PM

I have seen a few posts on M5board regarding SMGIII failures in 06 model M5 which hopefully have been resolved in 07 M5 and M6. I hope by the time the M3 comes out, they will have worked out all the bugs. Even the hardcore manual guys on M5board seem convinced SMG III is the way to go in M5 which I guess would apply to M3 as well. If you asked me about the M5/M6 I would say SMG but with M3 I am kind of undecided. I kind of like the SMG even though I haven't owned one.

vivid · Thu, Oct-05-2006, 12:11:01 AM

I voted SMG III...

Sparkplug · Thu, Oct-05-2006, 12:16:19 AM

I'll wait to test drive both. Slightly swayed towards the SMG because I don't have it right now and desire it... but something tells me in the back of my head that I'll regret not having a clutch pedal.

Time will tell.

View Poll Results: E90M3: MT Vs SMGIII
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Wed, Oct-04-2006, 05:55:05 AM	#1
BMW F1 Where to now ??? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,702 Reputation: 578 Location: Melbourne, Australia	E92 M3: M-DCT Vs MT With the release of the M-DCT system in both the E36 and E46 and with all the dramas that ppl have had, heard or read about, if you are looking at purchasing a new E92M3, will you go for the MT or take a deep breath and go for the M-DCT system. Now I know the model hasnt been seen let alone tested but just wanted to guage ppl's mindset prior to the launch. Ada///M. __________________ BMW///M3CSL Teh STi can nevar lose! Last edited by BMW F1; Fri, Mar-21-2008 at 08:06:42 AM.

Wed, Oct-04-2006, 09:57:59 PM	#2
LinkF1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 26 Reputation: 0	No deep breath needed, I would go for SMG in a heartbeat. If you need to have a MT get an E36 318i as a beater for less than 5K. __________________

Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:40:37 PM	#5
BMW F1 Where to now ??? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,702 Reputation: 578 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Im really unsure which way I am going to jump. The reason being, my past few cars have been autos and my STi is manual which I have really really enjoyed. I just think ATM anyway, that I feel a lot more connected with MT. Being on this forum for as long as I have, I have never seen any issues with the MT setup, this is something BMW are very strong on, just wish I could say the same for the SMG setup. Has anyone heard of any issues with the SMGIII in the new M5 & M6. Ada///M. __________________ BMW///M3CSL Teh STi can nevar lose!

Wed, Oct-04-2006, 11:00:18 PM	#7
BMW F1 Where to now ??? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,702 Reputation: 578 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Yeah know what you mean....... Gish that poll is running SO CLOSE. Ada///M. __________________ BMW///M3CSL Teh STi can nevar lose!

Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:11:08 PM	#3
Smoltz 04 S4, 05 XL1200C Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 757 Reputation: 0 Location: Live Free or Die	Depends what the cost is. -Adam

Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:13:15 PM	#4
Janissarie Restricted Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,458 Reputation: 0 Location: Baghdad	Id probablly go fot the SMG, I mean there is cars out there whos owners dream of having an SMG tranny and BMW has it as an option, I would say SMG so all my STI and EVO buddies can dream of the throtle blips when down shifting.

Wed, Oct-04-2006, 10:42:47 PM	#6
Janissarie Restricted Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,458 Reputation: 0 Location: Baghdad	yeah good question Adam, I dont know what to say, a manual is allways more fun in my minda and more rewarding than and SMG but that is why I have a E30 325i as a daily manual, and I love it. If I was to get a E90 M3 I think I would go with SMG, considering its a good reliable set.

Wed, Oct-04-2006, 11:44:07 PM	#8
navm3 M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,103 Reputation: 0 Location: DC area	I have seen a few posts on M5board regarding SMGIII failures in 06 model M5 which hopefully have been resolved in 07 M5 and M6. I hope by the time the M3 comes out, they will have worked out all the bugs. Even the hardcore manual guys on M5board seem convinced SMG III is the way to go in M5 which I guess would apply to M3 as well. If you asked me about the M5/M6 I would say SMG but with M3 I am kind of undecided. I kind of like the SMG even though I haven't owned one. __________________ 2011 GT-R 2013 Audi S4 2006 M5-sold 2002 M3-sold

Thu, Oct-05-2006, 12:11:01 AM	#9
vivid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16,843 Reputation: 0 Location: Atlanta	I voted SMG III...

Thu, Oct-05-2006, 12:16:19 AM	#10
Sparkplug Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 2,093 Reputation: 0	I'll wait to test drive both. Slightly swayed towards the SMG because I don't have it right now and desire it... but something tells me in the back of my head that I'll regret not having a clutch pedal. Time will tell. __________________ Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting. -Sun Tzu

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