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Originally Posted by griz31
Hey all,
First - this is not a 8AT vs 6MT.
I tried searching and skimming through some threads and really didn’t see this topic discussed in much detail. If it’s repetitive, please feel free to delete or ignore.
One thing I am really curious about for those who have driven the 6MT G80/82 is do you feel the car is too heavy for the manual transmission?
I remember in 2014-2015 I was looking for a lease and was dead set on a manual. A dealer close by happened to have a 435i and a m235i on the lot in manual transmission. I drove the 435i first and it was just a terrible experience. It just felt like the car was too big and floaty to feel engaged in a manual. It really made me second guess my manual consideration. Then I jumped in the m235i and all was right. The 6MT suited that car much better and was what I ended up going with.
It’s hard to say that’s a fair or even close comparison which is the reason for the question. The only thing I could attribute the lack of enjoyment of the manual was due to the larger, heavier, and less engaging nature of the car. Do G80/82 manual owners feel that the manual suits the car, or is their some vagueness and lack of engagement due to the sheer weight of the vehicle?
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The G8x does not feel too big for a manual. It may be too big for some people, but the manual isn't at issue.
If you haven't driven a true M car in the past then you don't have a basis for comparison.