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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo
Also, not sure why folks are comparing BMW's to Ferrari and Lamborghini.
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Since the reason of retiring the MT is the same. The performance of the DCT coupled with the power of today's super cars makes DCT the only logic choice in the eyes of the manufacturer. The biggest shock and guidance was when the GT3 went DCT only. It was hailed as one of the purest drivers cars outside the Lotus Exige type of cars, now it's all about performance.
And While M3s do not compete with these cars they are for some of us not the ultimate dream cars, they are substitutes for cars we can't drive due to restrictions from needs or financials. I'm pretty sure BMW is aware of this market and want to provide a similar experience in a cheaper package. And if the role models have DCTs, well you see the "problem".