Which type of transmission does your daily driver have?

Moflow · 03-10-2021, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yas_sir

Unfortunately not something that BMW will value. All they will care about is seeing how actual sales compare to that estimated 12% number.

What I hope they do realize is how the MT was a deciding factor in purchases for many. It's not a guarantee MT owners would still buy a Comp M3 if BMW took away the manual.

The M2 had a take rate of almost 50 percent in the U.S.

I think BMW knows that the U.S. enthusiast market really values that transmission, especially on anything a little bit smaller (the M3 and M4 are still compact cars by 2021 standards.)

Scorp!on · 03-10-2021, 04:26 PM

The dealer which I bought my car was so kind today to show me the 2 M4 he got.
1 the Competition for their showroom in Dravit Grey (this colour actually looks amazing in person, wouldn't have thought that)
1 in Brooklyn Grey Manual Transmission with Orange interior.
He was so kind to show me the interior (I didn't touch anything as it is a sold, costumer car) but the stick looks good and the position as well, I don't think you touch anything when shifting. A concern some people had if I remember correctly.

I can't wait to get mine

Finally a MT again !

Bahamut · 03-10-2021, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorp!on

The dealer which I bought my car was so kind today to show me the 2 M4 he got.
1 the Competition for their showroom in Dravit Grey (this colour actually looks amazing in person, wouldn't have thought that)
1 in Brooklyn Grey Manual Transmission with Orange interior.
He was so kind to show me the interior (I didn't touch anything as it is a sold, costumer car) but the stick looks good and the position as well, I don't think you touch anything when shifting. A concern some people had if I remember correctly.

I can't wait to get mine

Finally a MT again !

Amen. Same here. I really think this will be BMWs last hurrah with the manual in their M division, if not their entire car lineup. Wouldn't be surprised if the next M3/M4 turn into a hybrid electric combo of some sorts with a single speed gear *gasp*

EXE46 · 03-10-2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bahamut

Amen. Same here. I really think this will be BMWs last hurrah with the manual in their M division, if not their entire car lineup. Wouldn't be surprised if the next M3/M4 turn into a hybrid electric combo of some sorts with a single speed gear *gasp*

No doubt about that. Next gen M3/M4 will be either hybrid or full electric. They most likely will mimic Mercedes as they always seem to follow their lead and offer a 4 cylinder hybrid set-up. Even more reason to get one of these final fully ICE M cars.

Jproos · 03-10-2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bahamut

Amen. Same here. I really think this will be BMWs last hurrah with the manual in their M division, if not their entire car lineup. Wouldn't be surprised if the next M3/M4 turn into a hybrid electric combo of some sorts with a single speed gear *gasp*

I also think there’s really no reason to think the next M3/M4 will have a manual in ~6 years. We’ve reached the end of that road, I think.

CanuckM · 03-10-2021, 09:54 PM

I just thought of something, will this manual transmission offer no lift shifting capability? I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere.

E90M3velocity · 03-10-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CanuckM

I just thought of something, will this manual transmission offer no lift shifting capability? I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere.

I don't think it does or it would be one of those features that BMW would tell reviewers to point out like the ability to turn off the auto-blip for downshifts regardless of mode.

frankiebones · 03-11-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

Just wait until the AWD G80/82/83 is released later this year with the improved times, then the poll will skew drastically to 8AT.

Few (but certainly not zero) purists will care about this. You could put 800 HP in the competition and have a 7 second quarter mile and as Odin is my witness I would not care and would still get the 6MT.

Bimmr7 · 03-11-2021, 09:23 AM

E92 M3 Comp - Manual
G80 M3 Comp - Non Manual

Jproos · 03-11-2021, 03:37 PM

Let me just reiterate that I'm not even trying to suggest a claim that one is objectively better than the other. I hope no one reads this poll as "do you have the right transmission?".

I'm only asking what we're all actually driving on a daily basis. Many factors might lead us to one choice over the other.

Thanks again for responding!

View Poll Results: Daily driver transmission
Manual	94	54.02%
Non-manual	80	45.98%
Voters: 174. You may not vote on this poll

03-10-2021, 04:26 PM	#46
Scorp!on Captain 1515 Rep 781 Posts Drives: BMW M3 G80 MT BSM Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Zurich, Switzerland iTrader: (0)	The dealer which I bought my car was so kind today to show me the 2 M4 he got. 1 the Competition for their showroom in Dravit Grey (this colour actually looks amazing in person, wouldn't have thought that) 1 in Brooklyn Grey Manual Transmission with Orange interior. He was so kind to show me the interior (I didn't touch anything as it is a sold, costumer car) but the stick looks good and the position as well, I don't think you touch anything when shifting. A concern some people had if I remember correctly. I can't wait to get mine Finally a MT again !
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Jproos Facts matter 325 Rep 337 Posts Drives: BMW 335i (2014), M3 (2021) Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	Let me just reiterate that I'm not even trying to suggest a claim that one is objectively better than the other. I hope no one reads this poll as "do you have the right transmission?". I'm only asking what we're all actually driving on a daily basis. Many factors might lead us to one choice over the other. Thanks again for responding!
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