E92 M3: M-DCT Vs MT

StahlgrauM · Sat, Oct-07-2006, 01:27:28 AM

I have SMGII and haven't had one problem. I love it. SMGIII all the way.

strashok · Sat, Oct-07-2006, 02:26:29 AM

I wish I could have both, I love the control of MT but find it a hassle some other times, then again Ive allways loved paddle shifting. But the clutch will be gone. I can't decide.

StahlgrauM · Sat, Oct-07-2006, 02:29:18 AM

Definitely positives and negatives to both.

duk · Sat, Oct-07-2006, 06:01:23 AM

M/T all the way

**BMW F1** · Sat, Oct-07-2006, 06:24:00 AM

There is seriously nothing in this pole.......
Ada///M.

MCOUPIN · Sat, Oct-07-2006, 01:39:05 PM

Just my opinion but definitely M/T. I sold my C55 after a year because I longed to drive a manual transmission again. (I know SMGIII is in a different league)

If I could afford to track the car, probably a different story. Anyway, I suspect you can't go wrong with either as the new car will be a beast and a blast to drive.

Raz5219 · Sat, Oct-07-2006, 05:12:21 PM

Mine will definitely be an SMGIII. Manuals are a lot of fun, but as a daily driver in traffic infested NY, you can't beat the ease of the SMG tranny. Best of both worlds IMO.

msweet · Sun, Oct-08-2006, 01:10:15 PM

SMG may be faster... but I think I will really regret it if I don't drive a manual anymore.

kormaster · Sun, Oct-08-2006, 10:02:40 PM

When i had my E46 M3.. i chose Manual... and due to traffic in socal area.. i regret not getting the SMG... and i did drive my friend's car with SMG... and it was more relaxing.. yet still fun....

Bottomline.. i know this debate will continue into the new generation M... but it comes down to personal choice and what you want from your M3...

I personally like the new technology of SMGIII... i do love the 6 speed manual but i think ill head into SMG world for the E90 M3..

Rob.H · Mon, Oct-09-2006, 01:26:32 AM

Gotta be Manual Transmission for over here in the UK we have some many beautiful twisting country roads the driving experience just wouldnt be same without having a clutch to slip when driving hard and some heel and toe breaking.

View Poll Results: E90M3: MT Vs SMGIII
MT	137	37.13%
SMGIII	179	48.51%
Will have to test drive to make my final decision	53	14.36%
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Sat, Oct-07-2006, 01:27:28 AM	#21
StahlgrauM Stahlgrau Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,707 Reputation: 0 Location: Sandbox	I have SMGII and haven't had one problem. I love it. SMGIII all the way. __________________ 2002 SG/IR

Sat, Oct-07-2006, 02:26:29 AM	#22
strashok Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 183 Reputation: 0 Location: Calgary	I wish I could have both, I love the control of MT but find it a hassle some other times, then again Ive allways loved paddle shifting. But the clutch will be gone. I can't decide. __________________ No M3 ... ... yet

Sat, Oct-07-2006, 02:29:18 AM	#23
StahlgrauM Stahlgrau Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,707 Reputation: 0 Location: Sandbox	Definitely positives and negatives to both. __________________ 2002 SG/IR

Sat, Oct-07-2006, 06:24:00 AM	#25
BMW F1 Where to now ??? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,702 Reputation: 578 Location: Melbourne, Australia	There is seriously nothing in this pole....... Ada///M. __________________ BMW///M3CSL Teh STi can nevar lose!

Sat, Oct-07-2006, 06:01:23 AM	#24
duk ///M Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,335 Reputation: 0	M/T all the way

Sat, Oct-07-2006, 01:39:05 PM	#26
MCOUPIN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5 Reputation: 0	Just my opinion but definitely M/T. I sold my C55 after a year because I longed to drive a manual transmission again. (I know SMGIII is in a different league) If I could afford to track the car, probably a different story. Anyway, I suspect you can't go wrong with either as the new car will be a beast and a blast to drive.

Sat, Oct-07-2006, 05:12:21 PM	#27
Raz5219 Boobie Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 804 Reputation: 0 Location: New York	Mine will definitely be an SMGIII. Manuals are a lot of fun, but as a daily driver in traffic infested NY, you can't beat the ease of the SMG tranny. Best of both worlds IMO. __________________ Raza Official M3 Boobies Club: Boob #55

Sun, Oct-08-2006, 01:10:15 PM	#28
msweet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 49 Posts: 453 Reputation: 0 Location: Fairfield, NJ	SMG may be faster... but I think I will really regret it if I don't drive a manual anymore. __________________ IMOLA RED / IMOLA RED 2003 ½ \| 6-Speed \| LED Rear Lights \| Xenon \| Heated Power Seats \| Aluminum Trim \| HK \| Moonroof Performance Mods: Eisenmann High Performance Quad 83mm Stainlesss Tip Exhaust \| SuperSprint Connecting Pipe \| Custom Performance Rasp Terminator Resonator \| Dinan 3:91 Differential \| Dinan Stage III Suspension \| PowerChipGroup ECU Upgrade \| Streamline Engineering Air Filter\| CDV Removed \| Stop Tech 14" F/R Ceramic Rotors w/ 6 Piston Front Calipers \| 18" TRMotorsport MT1 MG Wheels \| Dinan Short Shifter Other Mods: Imola Red Front Reflectors \| White Out Front Signal Lenses \| Interior Xenon Lights \| Ultimate Aluminum Pedals \| Blue Tooth \| Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Lights \| ZHP Shift Knob \| XM Radio \| 5000K Headlamp Bulbs \| Euro Fire Exintguisher

Sun, Oct-08-2006, 10:02:40 PM	#29
kormaster Ultimate Drilling Machine Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,200 Reputation: 0 Location: Socal	When i had my E46 M3.. i chose Manual... and due to traffic in socal area.. i regret not getting the SMG... and i did drive my friend's car with SMG... and it was more relaxing.. yet still fun.... Bottomline.. i know this debate will continue into the new generation M... but it comes down to personal choice and what you want from your M3... I personally like the new technology of SMGIII... i do love the 6 speed manual but i think ill head into SMG world for the E90 M3.. __________________ 04 CB/CIN : TCK S/A + "stuff" 07 Toyota 4 Runner Blk/Blk Sports - WAAG Brushguard, Eclipse 6610, HID Etc. 04 AW/Blk SOLD

Mon, Oct-09-2006, 01:26:32 AM	#30
Rob.H Stock E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Manchester	Gotta be Manual Transmission for over here in the UK we have some many beautiful twisting country roads the driving experience just wouldnt be same without having a clutch to slip when driving hard and some heel and toe breaking. __________________ If in doubt............GO FLAT OUT

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